Photo Imaging Breast Augmentation Possible? Tri Valley Plastic Surgery

I am interested in having a breast augmentation. Do doctors typically do photo imaging to show you a prediction of the final outcome? Thank you!

Photo Imaging and Breast Augmentation

Thanks for your question. At our San Francisco area practice we use digital photography quite heavily. It is a great way for patients to visualize their starting point. We also use photography to document the post-op course. "Photoshopping" or digital changing the image can be useful but has serious issues in terms of predicting your end result. Remember, on the computer a plastic surgeon can make you look however you want. Surgery itself is a different issue. Also, be sure to find a plastic surgeon that will do more than talk about the "look" of the breasts. Of course the look is very important, but so is how they feel, large implants can significantly impact how you feel too. That's something that no photograph can clearly communicate. I hope this helps!

Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the United States, with over 300,000 procedures annually. Modern breast implants are available in saline and silicone gel formulations, in round and anatomic (teardrop) shapes. Implant placement can be subglandular (over the muscle) or submuscular (partially or fully under the pectoralis muscle).

Patient safety protocols, including operating in accredited facilities with board-certified anesthesiologists, significantly reduce surgical risk.