Breast Augmentation Gulf Shores, AL | McCollough Plastic Surgery Clinic

Understanding Breast Augmentation in Gulf Shores

Breast augmentation is a customized cosmetic procedure designed to enhance breast size and shape by placing silicone or saline implants beneath chest muscle and existing breast tissue. McCollough Plastic Surgery Clinic specializes in creating personalized augmentation strategies that complement each patient's unique body proportions.

Comprehensive Implant Options

Saline Implants

• Approved for augmentation in women 18 years or older
• Approximately 2% deflation rate
• Lower cost compared to silicone implants
• Smaller incision placement possible

Silicone Implants

• Approved for augmentation in women 22 years or older
• More natural feeling
• Reduced rippling concerns
• Recommended MRI screening every two years after initial implantation

Surgical Considerations

McCollough Plastic Surgery Clinic carefully evaluates multiple factors during breast augmentation, including implant placement, incision location, and individual patient anatomy to ensure optimal results.

Potential Surgical Considerations

• Implant placement options: submuscular and subglandular
• Incision location customization
• Size and proportion recommendations

Safety and Expertise

Silicone implants are considered safe, with extensive medical research supporting their use. Over two million women in the United States have selected silicone breast implants for cosmetic and reconstructive purposes.

Postoperative Care and Recovery

McCollough Plastic Surgery provides comprehensive postoperative guidance, including:

• Support bra recommendations
• Activity limitations
• Personalized healing instructions
• Scar management techniques

Patient Considerations

Potential risks and complications are discussed transparently, ensuring patients have complete understanding prior to their procedure. Typical recovery involves:

• 3-5 days before returning to work
• Six-week limited activity period
• Two to three months for scar softening

For more information about Breast Augmentation in Gulf Shores, AL, submit an enquiry to McCollough Plastic Surgery Clinic.