Answering Your Top Breast Augmentation Questions

Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed each year. If you’re one of the many women considering breast implant surgery, then it’s normal to have some questions. The fact is, many women hear about breast augmentation from family, friends, or even popular media, but know only a little about the procedure itself. Although Dr. Cruise can guide you through the process, it can be helpful to gain knowledge about breast augmentation in advance of a consultation. Here are some of the top breast augmentation questions.

What does breast augmentation mean?

Breast augmentation, sometimes known as breast enhancement or breast implant surgery, is a cosmetic procedure that aims to increase the size of the breasts and improve the shape. This is achieved through the surgical placement of implants, although options like fat transfer breast augmentation (or, natural breast augmentation) is also an option. Sometimes, these procedures are simply referred to as “breast aug” or even a “boob job.”

What is the difference between a breast augmentation and breast implants?

Breast augmentation and breast implants are two important aspects of cosmetic surgery. Breast augmentation refers to the procedure itself, while breast implants are the medical devices used to augment the breasts through surgical placement. During your breast augmentation consultation, Dr. Cruise will listen to your goals, have you select your “wanna be” photos, and take measurements of your chest. All of this information will help you and Dr. Cruise choose the best implant for your desired result.

What is the average cost of breast augmentation surgery?

The cost of breast augmentation varies from area to area and surgeon to surgeon. The final cost includes the surgeon’s fee, facility fee, and anesthesiologist fee. Other costs may include bloodwork, medications, and post-surgery garments. The total for breast augmentation with Dr. Cruise in 2020 was $9,500 for silicone and $8,500 for saline.

What type of breast augmentation is best?

The right breast augmentation method for you can depend on factors such as what size increase you want to achieve, your preferences for recovery, and whether your existing breasts may need an additional procedure like a breast lift. Fat transfer breast augmentation comes with less downtime and recovery, but breast implant surgery can achieve more transformative results which are longer-lasting. This means that each patient will require a unique approach to breast augmentation.

What is the fastest way to increase breast size?

Although breast implant surgery can produce a dramatic increase in size, it can come with longer downtime than fat transfer breast augmentation. Fat transfer breast augmentation may not be best for every patient, though, since your results will depend on the amount of fatty tissue you have available for use on your body, Dr. Cruise can recommend your best options during a consultation.

Schedule a Consultation

The best way to learn more about your ideal breast augmentation procedure is by meeting with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Cruise in Newport Beach, CA. To get started, we invite you to contact our Newport Beach office by calling, (949) 446-1421 or filling out our online form.