Breast Augmentation in Beverly Hills
Personalization for Your Perfect Look
Breast Augmentation in Beverly Hills
Personalization for Your Perfect Look
"Breast augmentation is about putting the right volume and shape in the perfect spot." - Dr. Lisa Cassileth
Breast augmentation in Beverly Hills is about much more than just increasing breast size. This procedure involves carefully selecting the ideal implant size, shape, and placement to create the most natural-looking and flattering results. Whether you’re looking to restore your figure after pregnancy or improve breast symmetry, our personalized breast augmentation options are designed to help you feel confident and beautiful.
Breast Augmentation Topics on this Page
- Your Beverly Hills Breast Augmentation Plastic Surgeon
- Breast Augmentation Before & Afters Photo Gallery
- What Are The Benefits Of Breast Augmentation Surgery?
- Breast Augmentation Surgery: What To Expect
- Breast Augmentation Recovery
- How Do You Choose Your Ideal Breast Implant Size?
- What Are The Types Of Breast Implants?
- Breast Implant Profiles
- Breast Implant Placement: Subpectoral, Subfascial Vs. Submammary
- Vectra 3d Breast Augmentation Simulator
- Incision Placement For Breast Implant Surgery
- Breast Implant Illness (Bii): What You Should Know
- Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Augmentation
Your Beverly Hills Breast Augmentation Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Lisa Cassileth, a top Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, is renowned for creating personalized surgical plans tailored to each patient’s unique goals. With extensive experience in advanced techniques, including breast fat transfer and implant-based augmentation, she offers a full range of options, such as silicone implants, saline implants, and fat transfer breast augmentation, to deliver beautiful, natural-looking results.
Dr. Cassileth’s commitment to individualized care means every procedure is customized to your anatomy, aesthetic preferences, and lifestyle. She will guide you through important decisions, such as implant type, size, and placement (submuscular vs. subglandular), ensuring the perfect fit for your body. Her dedication to precision and artistry has earned her the trust of patients seeking personalized breast augmentation in Beverly Hills.
Patient Results
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What Are the Benefits of Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Each breast augmentation patient has unique goals and personal reasons for seeking breast enhancement. Whether you’re considering breast augmentation in Beverly Hills to enhance your appearance or restore volume after life changes like pregnancy, breast augmentation offers a variety of benefits:
- Boost your self-esteem
- Add balance and proportion to your figure
- Improve self-confidence at the beach or in certain types of clothing
- Restore breast volume lost after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss
- Correct mild asymmetry or tubular breasts
- Improve breast shape, projection, and cleavage
Breast implants, including both silicone and saline options, can also be used for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. Dr. Lisa Cassileth specializes in tailoring each procedure to your unique anatomy, including decisions about submuscular vs. subglandular placement, ensuring optimal results that look and feel natural. For those seeking pregnancy-related breast augmentation or correction of tubular breasts, Dr. Cassileth provides customized solutions to help you achieve your ideal outcome.
Breast Augmentation Surgery: What to Expect
Preparing For Breast Augmentation
Your initial consultation appointment at Dr. Cassileth’s Beverly Hills office will help you understand all your options and determine if breast augmentation is right for you. Dr. Cassileth will meet with you to discuss your goals and recommend a surgical plan that can give you the results you want. If you would like to correct breast sagging or drooping or if you have a loss of skin laxity, Dr. Cassileth may recommend breast lift surgery with implants to increase breast volume while also restoring perkiness. If you are concerned with excess fat around the bra line, she may recommend combining liposuction with your breast augmentation.
Your Breast Augmentation Procedure
Breast augmentation is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia, allowing you to return home the same day. The process begins with a carefully planned incision, with options such as inframammary (under the breast), periareolar (around the nipple), or transaxillary (under the arm). These incision types are chosen to minimize visible scarring while providing optimal access for precise implant placement.
Dr. Lisa Cassileth will guide you through selecting the ideal implant type—silicone or saline—based on your goals and preferences. The size and shape of the implant will be chosen to enhance your natural anatomy and create a balanced, symmetrical look. Placement options, such as submuscular (beneath the chest muscle) or subglandular (beneath the breast tissue), will be discussed to ensure the most natural feel and appearance.
During the procedure, the implant is carefully positioned, and meticulous attention is given to achieving symmetry and a beautiful, natural contour. After placement, the incisions are closed using advanced suturing techniques to promote healing and minimize scars. The result is a customized transformation designed to enhance confidence and complement your overall figure.
Breast Augmentation Recovery
After your breast augmentation surgery, your breasts will be carefully wrapped in dressings to support healing. You’ll spend some time in the recovery room under observation before a friend or family member takes you home. It’s important to rest for the remainder of the day, allowing your body to begin the healing process.
In the first few days after surgery, it’s normal to experience some swelling, tightness, and discomfort. Dr. Cassileth will provide personalized recommendations for pain medication to ease any discomfort and detailed post-operative instructions to guide your recovery. These instructions will include information about when you can resume light activities, how to care for your incisions, and what to expect as you heal.
Follow-up appointments will be scheduled to monitor your progress and ensure you’re healing as expected. Dr. Cassileth and her team are dedicated to providing the support and reassurance you need every step of the way, helping you feel confident and comfortable during your recovery.
How Do You Choose Your Ideal Breast Implant Size?
Choosing the ideal breast implant size is one of the most important steps in achieving your best breast augmentation results. Each patient’s decision is personal, and several factors are considered to ensure natural, proportionate results.
Key Factors for Choosing the Best Implant Size for Your Chest:
- Chest Width: Implants wider than your chest can accommodate may look unnatural or feel uncomfortable.
- Desired Look: Larger implants can create more dramatic results, while smaller implants may provide a subtle enhancement.
- Profile and Projection: Higher-profile implants offer greater projection with a smaller width for those who want more volume but have a narrow chest.
Dr. Lisa Cassileth’s expertise in breast augmentation ensures that every patient receives personalized recommendations tailored to their anatomy and aesthetic goals.
What to Expect During Your Breast Augmentation Consultation
Your consultation is designed to make the implant selection process as precise and reassuring as possible.
Try-On Method:
Vectra 3D Imaging System:
- Advanced imaging technology creates a three-dimensional representation of your torso.
- This software allows you to visualize your results with different implant sizes and styles, helping you confidently choose.
- Benefits include accurate implant size determination and reliable, proportionate outcomes.
Tips for a Successful Consultation
- Bring “goal photos” of individuals with a similar body type whose results inspire you.
- Be open about your desired look and lifestyle considerations to ensure your chosen implant size fits your needs.
Ready to Choose Your Ideal Implant Size?
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What Are the Types of Breast Implants?
Breast augmentation offers various implant options to suit different aesthetic goals and body types. The type of material inside the implant significantly affects its look and feel.2 Below is an overview of the most commonly used breast implants, including their benefits and considerations.
Standard Silicone Implants
Standard silicone implants are filled with a thick, jelly-like silicone gel. Known for their soft texture, these implants are often favored for their natural look and feel. However, they may show rippling, particularly in thinner patients with less breast tissue to provide coverage. Dr. Lisa Cassileth uses advanced techniques to minimize these concerns and deliver beautiful results for her Beverly Hills breast augmentation patients.
Highly Cohesive Silicone (Gummy Bear) Implants
Also called “gummy bear implants,” highly cohesive silicone implants are firmer and maintain their shape even if the shell is damaged. These implants are less likely to ripple compared to standard silicone, making them a great option for patients with thinner frames. Dr. Cassileth often recommends gummy bear implants for their durability, natural contour, and ability to provide long-lasting results.
Soft-Touch Cohesive Implants
Soft-Touch cohesive implants strike a balance between the firmness of gummy bear implants and the softness of standard silicone. These implants have slightly less cross-linking in the gel, resulting in a softer feel with relatively low rippling.
Responsive Cohesive Implants
Responsive cohesive implants offer the softest feel among cohesive silicone options. These implants are ideal for patients prioritizing a natural look and feel but may be more prone to rippling due to their lower cohesivity.
Saline Breast Implants and the Ideal Implant®
Saline breast implants are a popular choice for breast augmentation due to their affordability and customizable size. These implants are filled with sterile salt water, making them safer in the rare event of a leak. However, saline implants are more prone to rippling, especially in patients with thin breast tissue.
A newer innovation, the Ideal Implant®, addresses some of the limitations of traditional saline implants. With internal structural layers, the Ideal Implant reduces rippling and sloshing, creating a more natural look and feel. This advanced option combines the safety of saline with the aesthetic benefits of silicone.
Shaped Implants: Pros and Cons
Shaped implants were designed to mimic the natural contour of a breast, being fuller at the bottom and narrower at the top. However, they require textured silicone shells to prevent rotation, which can lead to complications such as Breast Implant-Associated ALCL, a rare localized cancer. Due to these risks, Dr. Cassileth does not use shaped implants and instead opts for safer alternatives that deliver superior outcomes.
Motiva®: The Next Generation of Breast Implants
Dr. Cassileth also offers Motiva® implants, an advanced option for patients seeking enhanced comfort and safety. These implants use innovative materials to provide a soft, natural feel with minimal rippling and improved durability, making them an excellent choice for modern breast augmentation in Beverly Hills.
Ready to Choose the Right Breast Implants for You?
Schedule a personalized breast augmentation consultation with Dr. Lisa Cassileth in Beverly Hills to explore your options and find the best implants to match your goals.
Understanding Breast Implant Profiles: Which Is Right for Your Body?
Once Dr. Cassileth and you have determined the correct implant size and fill type for you, she will then determine your profile. It is important to ensure that your implants fit your chest appropriately, so that they are not too narrow or too wide. The various implant profiles help us to do that. Below are the five standard implant profiles used by Allergan:
Low
Typically best for women with broader chests, or those who want a small breast augmentation
Low Plus
Typically best for women needing a bit more projection
Moderate
Used for most patients; accommodates a standard augmentation size
Full
Best for patients who have a narrow chest, or who want a large breast augmentation
Extra Full
Required for large implants in narrow chests
Wondering Which Profile Suits You?
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Breast Implant Placement: Which Method Is Best for You?
Implant placement is essential for a great breast augmentation. Breast implants can be placed in three different layers:
- under the chest muscle (“submuscular” or “dual-plane”)
- over the chest muscle (“submammary”)
- under the fascia (“subfascial plane”)
Each method has advantages and disadvantages.
Placement: 1. Under the Chest Muscle
The dual-plane technique is the most common and has well-known benefits. The implant is protected by the muscle, so the top half of the implant is covered by the pectoral muscle. This also protects it from capsular contracture, which is when the scar tissue around the implant feels firm. The primary negative is that the implant is affected by the muscle. In some patients, the implant may bounce slightly or move when the muscle flexes. This is called pectoral animation deformity, or pec flex deformity. The pec muscle can also push the implant down and to the side. True subpectoral implants are rarely performed, since the muscle is slightly too high and the implant is then placed too high on the chest wall.
Placement: 2. Over the Chest Muscle
The submammary or subglandular technique is practically antique, and was performed on the first breast augmentations ever in the 1970’s and 1980’s. It fell out of favor as it was associated with a high capsular contracture rate, and high visibility of the implants. Now it is still occasionally used for the right patient, especially with specific reconstructive issues and sometimes in combination with mesh or dermal matrix.
Placement: 3. Under the Fascia
The newest technique, subfascial plane, corrects some of the problems with the other techniques. It allows the implant to have coverage from the thin fascia so that the implant is less visible and looks more natural. It prevents pectoral motion deformity as the implant does not move with the muscle. Finally, it has some protection against capsular contracture. This technique may work less well for the largest implant, as the pectoral fascia covers the upper portion of the implant only for larger sizes.
Vectra 3d Breast Augmentation Simulator
At Dr. Cassileth’s clinic, we use the Vectra 3D Imaging System to simulate your breast augmentation results before surgery. This state-of-the-art 3D technology allows you to see how different implant types, sizes, and placements will look on your body, making it easier to make an informed decision.
Incision Placement for Breast Implant Surgery
Inframammary Incision: This is the incision Dr. Cassileth uses most often, as it has been proven to deliver the safest and most favorable results.3 This incision is placed in the natural breast fold, where the bottom of the breast meets the chest.
Periareolar Incision: This U-shaped incision is placed on the bottom edge of the areola and can generally only be used for smaller implants.
Transaxillary Incision: This type of incision, which is made in the armpit, is not commonly used, as it is not appropriate for many patients and can contribute to post-surgical complications.
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Breast Implant Illness (Bii): What You Should Know
Breast Implant Illness (BII) is a term used to describe a wide range of symptoms that some people experience after receiving breast implants. While the exact cause of BII is not fully understood, it is believed to involve the body’s immune response to the implants. Common BII symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Joint aches
- Brain fog
- Rashes
- Food intolerances
- Autoimmune-like symptoms4
Although rare, BII is a concern for some patients considering breast augmentation. Dr. Lisa Cassileth prioritizes patient safety and offers options, such as cohesive silicone implants and saline implants, which may reduce the risk of complications linked to implant health.
How to Prevent Implant Illness
Preventing breast implant illness starts with proper implant selection and meticulous surgical techniques. Here’s what you need to know about reducing risks:
Implant Type Matters
- Cohesive Silicone Implants: Also known as “gummy bear implants,” these are less likely to leak or cause complications compared to non-cohesive silicone implants.
- Saline Implants: Filled with sterile salt water, saline implants offer an alternative that eliminates the risk of silicone leakage.
Dr. Cassileth recommends cohesive silicone or saline implants for their safety and durability.
The Role of Surgical Techniques
Biofilm prevention is a critical step in minimizing implant-related complications. Biofilms are non-infectious bacteria that can form on the surface of implants and other medical devices, potentially causing inflammation and contributing to BII.
To prevent biofilm contamination:
- Protective Funnel Placement: Implants are inserted using a no-touch technique to prevent contact with skin, hair, or other surfaces.
- Antibiotic Pocket Bath: The implant pocket is cleansed with an antibiotic solution before placement.
- Topical Antibacterial Solution: After the implant is placed, a hypochlorous solution is infused around it for additional protection.
- Incision Location: The inframammary crease incision is preferred as it carries the lowest risk of contamination.
Dr. Cassileth uses advanced techniques and meticulous care to minimize risks and deliver safe, natural-looking results.
Concerned About Breast Implant Illness?
If you’re worried about BII or want to learn more about safe implant options, schedule a consultation with Dr. Lisa Cassileth in Beverly Hills. Together, you’ll discuss the best implants and techniques to prioritize your health and achieve your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Augmentation
The FDA reported in March, 2017, that a very rare form of cancer, ALCL (anaplastic large cell lymphoma) has been linked to breast implants. ALCL most often occurs with textured implants.
The risk of getting this form of breast implant associated lymphoma is extremely low (occurring between 1 in 2,207 and 1 in 86,029 women undergoing breast implant procedures).5 ALCL is treated by removal of the capsule (the membrane surrounding the implant). Dr. Cassileth does not recommend textured implants for augmentation.
Breast cancer, a relatively common form of cancer for women, has not been linked to breast implants.6 Women with breast implants are not more likely to have cancer, and there is not a delay in diagnosis because of interference with mammograms or ultrasound.
Any surgical procedure carries some risk, but you can reduce the chance of complications by working with a highly qualified surgeon and choosing the best implants for your needs and goals.7 While rare, possible complications include infection, bleeding, or implant rupture. Your surgeon will review all potential risks and benefits with you during your consultation appointment.
Your scarring will depend on your incision placement as well as factors such as your skin type, genetics, and skin care routine. Dr. Cassileth uses advanced techniques when placing sutures to minimize visible scarring.
Breast implants are the most effective method for breast enlargement. However, natural breast augmentation with fat transfer is an option for patients seeking subtle breast enhancement without implants.
Breast augmentation for cosmetic purposes is not covered, as health insurance does not cover cosmetic surgery. Some insurance plans may offer some coverage for certain types of reconstructive surgery. Cassileth Plastic Surgery offers financing options for breast augmentation surgery.
Many women who wish to breastfeed after breast augmentation are able to do so. Studies have found that women who had the ability to breastfeed before surgery are able to safely breastfeed with breast implants.8
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3 Swanson E. The Supra-Inframammary Fold Approach to Breast Augmentation: Avoiding a Double Bubble. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2017 Jul; 5(7): e1411. Published online 2017 Jul 5. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000001411. Accessed January 15, 2025.
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