Breast Augmentation in Irvine | Orange County Breast Augmentation

A Better Silhouette

Breast Augmentation by Dr. Michael Jazayeri

Breast augmentation is about that missing bit of balance. A little more fullness through the upper breast. Better symmetry. A shape that feels more complete in a fitted top, a swimsuit, or nothing more than a glance in the mirror before getting dressed. It is a personal decision, but the motivation is simple: women want to feel more comfortable and confident in their own silhouette. Dr. Michael Jazayeri approaches breast augmentation for Irvine patients with that perspective in mind. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, he focuses on shape, proportion, and choices that will still look right once the swelling is gone and life moves on.

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Fullness, Thoughtfully Done

What Is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that increases breast size and improves breast shape using breast implants or fat transfer. Also called augmentation mammoplasty, it is performed to add fullness, improve symmetry, restore lost volume, or create a breast shape that feels more balanced on the patient’s body.

There is no single version of breast enhancement that works for everyone. Some patients are best served with breast implants. Others are better candidates for fat transfer or fat grafting when the change they want is smaller and softer. The best approach depends on the quality of the skin, the amount of existing natural breast tissue, the width of the chest wall, and the way the final result will sit on the body.

At a Glance	Details
Best For	Increasing breast volume, improving shape, restoring fullness, improving symmetry
Treatment Type	Surgical
Anesthesia	General anesthesia
Downtime	About 1 week of social downtime for many patients
Pain Level	Moderate soreness and tightness early on
Procedure Length	About 1 to 2 hours
When Results Appear	Immediate change with settling over several weeks to months
How Long Results Last	Long-lasting; implants are durable but not lifetime medical devices
Cost Note	Breast augmentation cost depends on implant type, surgical complexity, and whether additional procedures are performed

What’s Missing

What Concerns Can Breast Augmentation Address?

Breast augmentation is used to improve shape, fullness, and proportion when the breasts feel too small, uneven, or deflated for the rest of the figure.

Naturally small breast size
Loss of breast volume after pregnancy or breastfeeding
Volume loss after weight loss
Noticeable asymmetry between the breasts
Limited upper-pole fullness
A breast shape that feels out of proportion with the patient’s body
Volume loss after prior surgery or breast reconstruction in select cases
A breast mound that feels flatter or less defined over time

Find The Right Way Forward

What Are Your Breast Augmentation Options?

A strong result starts with the right plan. A good breast augmentation surgeon does not treat implants as interchangeable products or assume every patient wants the same look. Implant choice, projection, incision, and placement all affect how the breasts look and feel after surgery.

Breast Implants

Breast implants are the most common choice for breast augmentation surgery because they offer the widest range of size, projection, and shape changes. They are often the best option for patients who want a clearer increase in volume or who do not have enough donor fat for transfer.

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Fat transfer breast augmentation uses liposuction to remove fat cells from one part of the body, process them, and place them into the breasts. This method works best for patients who want a modest increase in size and prefer to avoid implants. It can create a softer change, though the amount of enlargement is more limited.

Saline Implants

Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water. They can be inserted empty and filled once in position, which may allow for a smaller incision. If a rupture occurs, the body absorbs the saline. Some patients find them a bit firmer than silicone.

Silicone Implants

Silicone breast implants are filled with silicone gel and tend to feel softer and closer to natural breast tissue. Many modern silicone implants use cohesive silicone gel, which helps the implant hold shape more consistently. For many women, this creates a more natural feel.

Implant Profile and Size

Implant size is only part of the decision. Profile changes how far the implant projects forward. Width determines how the implant fits the chest wall. A size that sounds right in conversation can still look off if it is too broad, too narrow, or too prominent for the patient’s frame.

Incision Options

Dr. Jaz commonly uses one of these surgical approaches:

Inframammary incision: placed in the fold where the breast meets the chest, also called the breast crease
Periareolar incision: placed around the lower border of the areola

The inframammary incision is frequently used because it offers clear visibility and control during the procedure.

Implant Placement

Implants may be placed:

Above the muscle, in select patients with enough tissue coverage
Beneath the muscle, for added coverage in patients who need more support through the upper breast

Placement affects edge visibility, upper-pole fullness, and how the breast settles over time.

Where It Shows

What Are the Benefits of Breast Augmentation?

A well-planned breast augmentation procedure can improve fullness and shape in a way that looks proportionate on the body. The strongest outcome is one that fits the patient’s frame instead of overwhelming it.

Increased breast volume
Better shape and upper-breast fullness
Improved breast symmetry
Restoration after pregnancy or weight loss
More balanced breast contours
Better fit in bras, clothing, and swimwear
A more defined breast profile
Long-lasting breast enlargement with appropriate planning

The Right Fit Matters

Who Is a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation?

Good candidates for breast augmentation are healthy patients who want to improve volume, shape, or symmetry and who understand both the benefits and the tradeoffs of surgery.

You May Be a Good Candidate If...

You want fuller breasts
Your breasts have lost volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss
You have noticeable asymmetry between one breast and the other
You are in good general health
You have enough healthy breast tissue and skin support for the plan being considered
You want a result that looks balanced rather than overfilled

Breast Augmentation May Not Be the Right Fit If...

A breast lift is the real priority, and added volume is secondary
Significant sagging is the main issue
You are pregnant or breastfeeding
Certain medical conditions or uncontrolled blood pressure make elective surgery unsafe
Your tissue cannot support the size you want well

Sometimes It Needs More

When Should Breast Augmentation Be Combined with a Breast Lift?

Breast augmentation adds volume, but it does not correct every degree of breast droop. When the nipple sits too low or the skin has stretched significantly, a breast lift may be needed to improve position as well as fullness.

This comes up often during a breast augmentation consultation. Many patients hope implants alone will do the lifting. Sometimes they help by filling loose skin. Sometimes they simply add weight to tissue that already needs support. Dr. Jaz evaluates skin quality, nipple position, natural breast tissue, and the overall breast mound before recommending augmentation alone or augmentation with mastopexy.

Before The Big Day

How Should I Prepare for Breast Augmentation?

Recovery tends to go more smoothly when preparation starts early.

Schedule your initial consultation and complete measurements and planning.
Review implant types, silicone implants, saline implants, or fat transfer options with Dr. Jaz.
Go over your medical history, medications, and prior breast surgery history.
Complete any medical clearance or lab work if needed.
Stop nicotine and adjust medications or supplements as instructed.
Arrange for a ride home from surgery and help during the first day or two.
Set up your recovery space with pillows, medications, water, and easy meals.

The Surgical Plan

How Is Breast Augmentation Performed?

Breast augmentation surgery is usually performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia. The exact steps vary based on implant type, incision choice, placement, and whether fat transfer is part of the plan.

Pre-operative markings are made. Dr. Jaz reviews the surgical plan, measurements, and implant strategy before the procedure begins.
Anesthesia is administered. Surgery is performed under general anesthesia for comfort and control.
The incision is placed. This is usually done in the breast crease or around the areola, depending on the plan.
The implant pocket is created or fat is prepared. If implants are used, a pocket is made above the muscle or partly beneath the chest muscle. If fat grafting is used, liposuction is performed first and the fat is processed.
The implant or fat is placed. Implant position, fill, and symmetry are checked carefully before closure.
Final adjustments are made. Shape, projection, and the way the breast sits on the chest are reviewed.
The incisions are closed and support garments are applied. Patients are then monitored in recovery and sent home with aftercare instructions.

The Days After

Recovery After Breast Augmentation

Most breast augmentation patients can expect swelling, tightness, soreness, and reduced upper-body mobility early on. The first several days tend to be the most restrictive. Many patients are comfortable being out in public within about a week for everyday errands, though the breasts often still look high and swollen during that stretch.

Social Downtime

For many patients, social downtime is about one week. You may feel comfortable seeing close friends sooner, but swelling and tightness are usually still noticeable.

Physical Downtime

Lifting, reaching, and strenuous exercise need to wait. Most patients return to desk work within several days to one week, depending on how they feel. Heavy workouts and upper-body exercise stay restricted longer while the chest muscles and breast tissue recover.

Recovery Timeline

First 72 hours: Tightness, soreness, swelling, and fatigue are common.
First week: Most patients feel more mobile, though the chest can still feel firm and high.
Weeks 2 to 6: Swelling continues to improve. The breasts begin to settle.
After 6 weeks: Activity restrictions are often eased, depending on healing.

Provider Aftercare Tips

Sleep on your back with your upper body slightly elevated
Wear the support garment as instructed
Avoid heavy lifting too early
Follow scar care guidance once the incisions are healed enough
Call the office if swelling seems uneven, pain suddenly worsens, or healing seems off

The Slow Reveal

When Will I See My Breast Augmentation Results?

You will see an immediate change in breast size after surgery, but early results are not final. Swelling, tightness, and implant position all shape how the breasts look during the first several weeks.

Timeline	What to Expect
Immediately After Surgery	Fuller breasts, swelling, tightness, implants often sitting high
Around 2 Weeks	Soreness improves, swelling starts to ease, shape still not final
Around 6 Weeks	The breasts begin to look softer and more settled
Around 3 Months	Shape is more natural and implant position is more stable
Several Months	Final settling continues, especially in patients with tighter tissue

This part takes patience. Early fullness is expected. Early tightness is expected too. Final shape takes time.

For The Long Haul

How Long Does Breast Augmentation Last?

Breast implants are durable, but they are not lifetime devices. Many patients keep them for years without a problem, though some eventually choose revision, exchange, or removal.

Pregnancy, aging, tissue stretch, implant-related issues, and weight changes can all affect longevity. Some patients go well beyond 10 years with no need for revision. Others choose an earlier change because their body, preferences, or implant condition shifts. Fat transfer results can also last well, though some transferred fat does not survive the first stage of healing.

Scar Placement Matters

What Do Breast Augmentation Scars Look Like?

Breast augmentation scars are usually placed either around the lower edge of the areola or in the fold beneath the breast. When the incision is placed in the fold, it sits in the breast crease, where the breast meets the chest. Scar placement depends on the implant plan, tissue characteristics, and incision strategy.

Scars are most noticeable early on, then tend to soften and fade over time. Most continue to mature over 6 to 12 months. Good incision care, sun protection, and following post-operative instructions all help. The point is not invisible scars. The point is scars that are placed well and heal cleanly.

Two Ways To Add Fullness

Breast Augmentation vs. Fat Transfer

Breast implants and fat transfer can both increase breast volume, but they do it in different ways. The better option depends on how much fullness you want and how you want the breast to feel and read on the body.

Option	Best For	Volume Increase	Feel	Tradeoffs
Implants	Patients wanting a clearer size increase	Moderate to significant	Depends on implant type and tissue coverage	Requires implant maintenance over time
Fat Transfer	Patients wanting subtle enhancement	Modest	Very natural	Limited increase, requires enough donor fat

Better Together

Can Breast Augmentation Be Combined with Other Procedures?

Yes. Breast augmentation is often combined with other procedures when patients want a more complete change in contour or proportion.

Common combinations include:

Breast augmentation + breast lift for volume and position
Breast augmentation + mommy makeover for post-pregnancy contour changes
Breast augmentation + tummy tuck for combined abdominal and breast restoration
Breast augmentation + liposuction for added contouring
Breast augmentation + fat transfer in select cases for added shaping

Why Patients Choose Him

Why Choose Dr. Jaz for Breast Augmentation in Irvine?

Breast augmentation surgery is simple, but only when it’s done by an expert. Good outcomes depend on judgment: implant selection, pocket planning, incision choice, tissue support, and knowing when a patient needs a breast lift instead of more volume. Dr. Michael Jazayeri is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving Irvine with an approach grounded in proportion, restraint, and natural-looking results.

Patients choose Dr. Jaz because he brings both technical experience and aesthetic discipline to breast surgery. He evaluates the breast in context with the patient’s body, chest width, skin quality, existing tissue, and long-term goals. The goal is to create a result that makes sense on the patient’s body and continues to look right once swelling has passed and life moves forward.

Breast Augmentation Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Augmentation

How much does breast augmentation cost in Irvine?

Breast augmentation cost depends on the surgical plan. Implant type, operative complexity, anesthesia, and whether a breast lift or another procedure is added all affect pricing. The most accurate quote comes after an in-person consultation, not over the phone.

What is the recovery time after breast augmentation?

Most patients need about a week of social downtime and several weeks before returning to unrestricted exercise. Swelling and tightness improve in stages, and the breasts continue to settle over a period of weeks to months.

Will my breast implants look natural?

They can, if implant size, profile, and placement are chosen carefully. A natural-looking result depends less on the implant alone and more on whether the plan fits your breast tissue, chest width, and frame.

What is the difference between silicone and saline implants?

Silicone implants are filled with cohesive silicone gel and usually feel softer and more like natural tissue. Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water and can be inserted through a slightly smaller incision. Each has advantages depending on the patient.

Will I have visible scars after breast augmentation?

You will have scars, but they are typically placed around the areola or in the inframammary fold under the breast, where they are easier to conceal. Scars are more noticeable early and usually soften over time.

How long do breast implants last?

Implants are durable, but they are not lifetime devices. Some patients keep them for many years without issue. Others eventually choose revision or replacement because of body changes, preference changes, or implant-related concerns.

Do I need a breast lift with my augmentation?

Some patients do, especially when nipple position and skin stretch are part of the issue. If the breast tissue has dropped significantly, implants alone may add fullness without improving position enough.

What are the signs of breast implant rupture or capsular contracture?

A breast implant rupture may cause changes in shape, firmness, or size, depending on the implant type. Capsular contracture happens when scar tissue tightens around the implant and can make the breast feel firm, high, or uncomfortable.

What is breast implant illness?

Breast implant illness is a term some patients use to describe systemic symptoms they believe may be related to implants. Reported concerns can include fatigue, joint pain, skin rash, and other nonspecific symptoms.

Embrace Comfort & Convenience

Procedures Under Local Anesthesia
with Dr. Michael A. Jazayeri

Dr. Michael A. Jazayeri, a distinguished plastic surgeon in Santa Ana, California, strongly advocates for patient comfort and safety during all procedures. His comprehensive approach to patient care includes using local anesthesia for various surgical procedures.

Local anesthesia is a type of anesthetic used to numb a specific area of the body where a surgical procedure will be performed. It allows the patient to remain awake and comfortable while avoiding the potential risks and side effects associated with general anesthesia. In Dr. Jazayeri's hands, an array of procedures can be carried out under local anesthesia, often leading to quicker recovery times and lower complication rates. These procedures include many facelifts, liposuctions, neck lifts, Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), mini tummy tuck and, in certain cases, even breast and arm lift.

By taking advantage of local anesthesia's potential, Dr. Michael A. Jazayeri strives to make cosmetic and reconstructive surgery more accessible, comfortable, and patient-centered. His commitment to this safe anesthesia approach in Santa Ana, California, signals a new era in plastic surgery where patient comfort and safety are at the forefront.

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