What is the average recovery time after breast augmentation surgery?

Most patients require about a week of downtime after surgery and can return to light activities after that. The typical recovery period for breast augmentation surgery is about six weeks, at which time the majority of swelling should have subsided and results will be visible. In most cases, the swelling will take at least three months to resolve.

Will there be pain following my surgery?

You will likely experience some pain in the first few days following your breast augmentation surgery, but medication will be prescribed to control this postoperative pain.

Will I have scarring?

There is likely to be scarring as a result of your incisions. Breast tissue will camouflage scarring from inframammary incisions. Scarring along the areola is likely to fade over time. On average, scars heal in about six months to one year.

What complications can occur following breast augmentation surgery?

All surgeries run the risk of infection and bleeding complications, but these are very rare. Other possible complications include: Capsular contracture (tightened scar tissue squeezes the implant), Implant rupture/deflation, Bottoming out (a weakened breast pocket allows the implant to drop below the inframammary fold), Double-bubble deformity (sagging breast tissue beneath the implant creates the appearance of two bubbles).

Is breast augmentation surgery permanent?

Barring any complications that would require implant replacement, breast augmentation surgery achieves long-lasting results. Dr. Jazayeri will discuss the expectations you should have for the results of your surgery.

Breast Augmentation Riverside | Michael A. Jazayeri, MD

Choose Your Curves

Breast Augmentation by Dr. Michael Jazayeri

In Riverside, breast augmentation with board-certified plastic surgeon Michael A. Jazayeri, M.D., centers on proportion, softness, and balance. Some women want a modest boost in breast size; others hope to restore shape after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight change. With thoughtful planning and meticulous implant surgery, your chest looks like it belongs to your frame—at Riverside Plaza in a tee or for a night near the Mission Inn. The aim is simple: natural shape, long-term comfort, and results that age well.

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Anatomy of an Upgrade

What Is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation increases volume and refines contour through breast implants or fat transfer breast augmentation. With implants, breast augmentation surgery places a device behind your breast tissue (and often partially beneath muscle) to create a shape that feels balanced from every angle. With fat transfer, liposuctioned fat is precisely injected for a subtle, sculpted change, often to smooth edges or add upper-pole softness.

Your plan blends measurements, lifestyle, and taste. The breast augmentation procedure is never one-size-fits-all; it’s a conversation guided by anatomy and good judgment from a seasoned plastic surgeon.

Shape Your Story

What Breast Augmentation Can Address

In Riverside, breast augmentation commonly treats postpartum deflation, asymmetry, and a flatter upper pole. It can restore volume lost after training or weight shifts, harmonize the way tops and dresses fit, and balance the line between shoulders, bust, and waist. If one side sits smaller or lower, precise implant insertion and pocket control can improve alignment. When the nipple sits low or skin feels lax, we may pair a breast lift to set position while implants provide volume.

Meet Your Measurements

Breast Augmentation Options

Every breast augmentation patient chooses among implant types, incisions, and placement. We’ll map your measurements and walk through tradeoffs—comfort, feel, scars, and how choices behave over time.

Implant Type

Silicone breast implants

Many patients favor silicone implants—specifically silicone gel implants—for a supple feel that mimics natural breast tissue. Cohesive silicone gel helps the device keep shape, even if a shell issue occurs. Some opt for so-called gummy bear breast implants, a firmer form-stable variant that retains contour.

Saline breast implants

Saline implants are inserted empty, then filled once in the pocket, allowing a slightly smaller incision. If a saline implant leaks, the body absorbs the sterile saltwater; contour changes alert you to the problem. Feel is a bit firmer than silicone breast options in thinner tissue.

Incision Location

Inframammary (fold) offers precision and scar concealment in the crease. Periareolar follows pigment borders at the areola’s lower edge. We’ll choose the route that suits your skin, areolar size, and implant plan.

Placement (Pocket)

Dual-plane/submuscular (partly below muscle) softens the upper edge and can reduce rippling. Subglandular (above muscle) fits select patients with strong coverage who want a rounder projection.

Shape & Profile

Most women select round devices; round breast implants support a smooth, youthful upper pole without looking stiff. Profile adjusts how far the breast implant projects relative to chest width.

Body Confidence

Ideal Candidates

Good candidates for breast augmentation are in sound health with clear goals and a steady set point. Many breast augmentation surgery seekers in Riverside want a natural daily look that still carries in photos; others prefer a more noticeable change that stays tasteful. If you’re unsure where you land, sizers and look-alike cases help translate ideas into a plan that fits your life.

Lift and Fill

Combining a Breast Lift with Augmentation

Breast implants add volume; a breast lift sets position. When laxity or downward-pointing nipples are present, breast surgery that pairs augmentation and lift restores upper-pole shape and youthful placement. Incisions range from an areolar circle to a short lollipop or anchor pattern, chosen to match your tissue and goals. Your plastic surgeon will show you the tradeoffs so you can choose with clear eyes.

A Settled Curve

Results: What to Expect Over Time

Right away, you’ll see the increase from breast augmentation. Over weeks, swelling eases and scar tissue matures; implants soften and settle into the pocket. Most patients see their true line around three months, with ongoing refinement after. Breast implants are long-term devices. Routine follow-ups help you care for them, assess the capsule, and watch for symptoms like unexpected breast pain or visible changes that could suggest a breast implant rupture. We also discuss modern concerns such as breast implant illness—a term some use for a constellation of symptoms. While research is ongoing, we take every concern seriously: evaluation, imaging when indicated, and a calm, evidence-based path forward tailored to the individual breast augmentation patient.

Heal Then Reveal

Breast Augmentation Recovery

The first days bring fullness and tightness; short walks, hydration, and a supportive bra help comfort. Sleep elevated; avoid heavy lifting until cleared. Many return to desk work within a week, adding cardio and lower body in stages, with chest and overhead work last to protect the pocket. Riverside sun is generous—shade and SPF matter for scars. You’ll leave with precise aftercare and direct contact should you need us. If you ever experience persistent breast pain, sudden contour change, or signs that might reflect breast implant rupture, call the office; we’ll examine, image as needed, and guide next steps.

Honest Experience

Why Choose Dr. Jaz for Breast Augmentation

With decades of experience in breast implant surgery and a photographer’s sense of proportion, Dr. Jaz builds plans that respect anatomy and taste. Measurement-driven sizing prevents overreach; meticulous pocket work supports softness and longevity. Implant surgery is performed in accredited facilities; select adjuncts can be done under local when appropriate. You’ll meet a team that listens, follows through, and keeps the conversation honest.

“An exaggerated look will get you attention, but not necessarily respect.” — Dr. Jaz

Invest In You

Breast Augmentation Costs

Pricing reflects implant choice, incision, placement, and whether lift or contouring joins the case. After measurements and sizing, you’ll receive a written estimate that outlines the breast implant procedure and related fees. Financing is available. Your consultation is where numbers meet nuance.

Built for Riverside life

Your Consultation

Your visit covers history, measurements, sizers, a look-alike case review, and a clear path for anesthesia, implant insertion, and aftercare. Many Riverside patients begin virtually, then visit in person via the 91/60/215 for final sizing. You’ll leave with a written plan for breast augmentation, including how we handle future check-ins and what to watch for—like new breast pain or late scar tissue tightening.

Schedule Your Breast Augmentation Consultation in Riverside

Call (714) 834-0101 or request an appointment online.

Breast Augmentation Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s the difference between silicone and saline?

A: Silicone breast implants (including cohesive silicone gel implants) offer a supple feel; saline breast implants are filled after placement and can use a smaller incision. We’ll match your tissue and goals. Some prefer silicone gel for feel; others value the transparency of saline if a breast implant rupture occurs.

Q: How safe is breast implant surgery today?

A: Modern breast implant surgery is carefully regulated. As with any cosmetic surgery, risks include infection, bleeding, scar tissue contracture, rupture, changes in sensation, or the need for revision. We speak openly about risks and warning signs—including discussions about breast implant illness—so you feel informed.

Q: Can fat transfer replace implants?

A: Fat transfer breast augmentation offers a subtle increase and edge-softening using your own tissue. It can’t match larger size changes in one session; some choose a hybrid plan for shape.

Q: Will a lift be necessary?

A: If nipples sit low or the envelope feels lax, pairing breast augmentation with a breast lift creates shape that holds. We’ll show you incision patterns and expected scar behavior.

Q: How long is recovery?

A: Most return to light duties in about a week, with activity added in phases. Your plastic surgeon will stage cardio, lower body, and then chest/overhead work to protect healing.

Q: Do implants last forever?

A: No device lasts forever. We plan for the long term and monitor with exams—and, when indicated, imaging for silicone gel devices—to keep you safe and confident.

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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Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation by Dr. Michael Jazayeri

What Is Breast Augmentation?

Benefits of Breast Augmentation

What Breast Augmentation Can Address

Breast Augmentation Options

Implant Type

Silicone breast implants

Saline breast implants

Incision Location

Placement (Pocket)

Shape & Profile

Ideal Candidates

Combining a Breast Lift with Augmentation

Results: What to Expect Over Time

Breast Augmentation Recovery

Why Choose Dr. Jaz for Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation Costs

Your Consultation

Breast Augmentation Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s the difference between silicone and saline?

Q: How safe is breast implant surgery today?

Q: Can fat transfer replace implants?

Q: Will a lift be necessary?

Q: How long is recovery?

Q: Do implants last forever?

Before & After Breast Augmentation Photos (Click and Drag to see Results)

Procedures Under Local Anesthesia
with Dr. Michael A. Jazayeri

Get Started Now!

Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation by Dr. Michael Jazayeri

What Is Breast Augmentation?

Benefits of Breast Augmentation

What Breast Augmentation Can Address

Breast Augmentation Options

Implant Type

Silicone breast implants

Saline breast implants

Incision Location

Placement (Pocket)

Shape & Profile

Ideal Candidates

Combining a Breast Lift with Augmentation

Results: What to Expect Over Time

Breast Augmentation Recovery

Why Choose Dr. Jaz for Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation Costs

Your Consultation

Breast Augmentation Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s the difference between silicone and saline?

Q: How safe is breast implant surgery today?

Q: Can fat transfer replace implants?

Q: Will a lift be necessary?

Q: How long is recovery?

Q: Do implants last forever?

Before & After Breast Augmentation Photos (Click and Drag to see Results)

Procedures Under Local Anesthesia with Dr. Michael A. Jazayeri

Get Started Now!

Procedures Under Local Anesthesia
with Dr. Michael A. Jazayeri