Breast Augmentation

If for any reason you are unhappy with the size and shape of your breasts, it can cause self-consciousness and be a source of pain and frustration in your life. That is why so many women choose for Dr. Mandraccia to enhance their breasts through breast augmentation, also called mammoplasty. Some of the most common reasons Dr. Mandraccia patients in Naples / Fort Myers, Florida and the surrounding area elect to have breast augmentation include:

• Enhancing breasts they feel are too small
• Correcting a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy
• Balancing out a difference in breast size 
• Reconstructing breasts following breast surgery or a mastectomy

The Breast Augmentation Procedure

Dr. Mandraccia can increase the volume of your natural breasts by placing a silicone or saline breast implant either directly under your breast tissue or beneath the pectoral muscle. The implants come in many shapes and sizes so you can achieve the level of fullness you desire. There are also several different incision locations that Dr. Mandraccia can use to insert the implants, including:

• The crease under the breast
• Around the areola (dark skin surrounding the nipple)

Dr. Mandraccia will help you decide the best method for you during your initial breast augmentation consultation.

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Once the incision is made, Dr. Mandraccia gently lifts your breast tissue and skin to create a pocket where the implant will be positioned. After the implant is in place, he closes the incisions with sutures and skin adhesive or surgical tape. The whole breast augmentation procedure will take between one to two hours to complete.

Learn more about silicone and saline breast implants.

Breast Augmentation — Choosing the Right Size

Recovery from Breast Augmentation

You will feel sore and tired for the first few days following breast augmentation surgery, but Dr. Mandraccia will prescribe you medication to control any pain. During your follow up appointment several days later, he will remove the post-operative dressings and Dr. Mandraccia may have you wear a surgical bra to help control swelling and aid in the recovery process.

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Dr. Mandraccia will take your stitches out in about 10 days and the swelling should subside over the course of three to five weeks. Most patients are able to go back to work within a few days and resume exercise in three to four weeks after the breast augmentation procedure.

Dr. Mandraccia does most breast augmentation procedures under IV sedation with certified nurse anesthesia in the privacy of his own office. Dr. Mandraccia's office has recently been approved by the Florida Board of Health as meeting their stringent requirements. Patients can opt for general anesthesia in the surgery center located in our building that is jointly owned by Lee Memorial and Naples Community Hospitals.

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If you are located in Naples, Ft. Myers or anywhere in the southwest, Florida area and are considering breast augmentation, please visit our Silicone Vs. Saline Implants page or contact us today to schedule your confidential consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Augmentation

Dr. Mandraccia’s Fort Myers office is conveniently located off of Gladiolus Drive in the Parker Plaza near the Lakes Regional Library. The Naples office is conveniently located off of Veterans Park Drive near the Anchors Health Center.

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