Beverly Hills area patients ask, 'What is a breast augmentation?'

Posted By

When many people hear the term breast augmentation, they immediately think about enlarging the breasts. Dr. Dass believes that it is just as important to improve the shape of the breasts. A successful breast augmentation aims to increase the size of the breast while also improving overall shape.

There is a lot of stigma, sometimes negative, associated with breast augmentation. The truth is breast augmentation is much more than a vanity procedure. Many patients who come to our office for breast augmentation want to enhance their figure. For some, they spent years having babies and breastfeeding them. Others have dealt with years of fluctuating weight that have left their breasts an undesirable size and shape. In addition, many women have dealt their whole lives with breast that never grew past a small size, which can leave them feeling self-conscious about their appearance.

Regardless of the reason, breast augmentation is an excellent option for many women to regain confidence and be proud of their appearance. There are many benefits to breast augmentation including the ability to fit into certain types of clothing more easily, feeling comfortable to look at their body in the mirror, and feeling more confident in a bathing suit.

Preparation for breast augmentation surgery begins with determining the desired size and shape of the patient's new breast. It is important for patients to have realistic expectations about their appearance. Dr. Dass suggests that his patients come to him with an open mind and allow him to help guide them in the right direction based on the size and proportions of their body.

One of the most popular types of breast augmentation chosen by Dr. Dass' patients is silicone gel implants or "gummy bear" breast implants. They get their name from their similarity in consistency with a gummy bear. These implants are stable and offer a very close resemblance in shape to natural breasts. The gummy bear implants are able to hold their shape long term and have a much lower risk of wrinkling. Gummy bear implants tend to look and feel as close as possible to natural breasts.

If you are in the Beverly Hills area and would like to learn more about the various options available for breast augmentation, call us at to set up an appointment today.