Breast Augmentation in San Antonio, TX

Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure designed to increase breast volume and improve breast size, shape, projection, or symmetry. Depending on the patient's goals, breast enhancement may involve breast implants or fat transfer. A breast lift may also be recommended when lost breast volume is accompanied by loose skin or sagging.

Many women choose breast augmentation to increase naturally smaller breasts, restore lost volume after pregnancy or weight loss, improve breast symmetry, or create proportions that feel more balanced with their body. The reason for considering surgery is personal, which is why Dr. Ferguson builds the treatment around the individual patient's goals.

Breast augmentation primarily adds breast volume. A breast lift removes excess skin and reshapes the breasts to improve their position. When a patient wants both additional fullness and lifting, the two procedures can be combined.

Fat transfer breast augmentation uses fat harvested from another part of the body to add volume to the breasts. The procedure generally creates a more modest increase in breast size than implants and requires enough donor fat to achieve the desired enhancement.

Yes. Breast augmentation can improve differences in breast volume, shape, or projection. Natural breast asymmetry is common, so Dr. Ferguson evaluates each breast individually when creating the surgical plan.

Saline breast implants contain sterile saline solution. Silicone implants contain silicone gel and are often chosen for their soft feel. Saline implants are FDA-approved for cosmetic breast augmentation beginning at age 18, while silicone implants are FDA-approved beginning at age 22.

Gummy bear implants are silicone implants made with a highly cohesive silicone gel designed to maintain its shape even if the outer shell is compromised. Dr. Ferguson can explain whether this type of implant fits your breast augmentation goals.

Yes. Breast augmentation can restore breast volume while a breast lift removes excess skin and raises the existing breast tissue. Combining the procedures can be especially useful after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, or aging when the breasts have both lost fullness and shifted position.

Yes. Breast augmentation is commonly incorporated into a mommy makeover along with procedures such as a breast lift, tummy tuck, or liposuction when appropriate. The exact combination depends on the patient's anatomy, health, and aesthetic goals.

For appropriate patients, yes. Breast augmentation and tummy tuck surgery may be included within the same mommy makeover surgical plan. Dr. Ferguson considers your health, procedure length, recovery needs, and goals before recommending multiple surgical procedures.

Most patients take approximately 3–7 days away from work, and many return within about 5–7 days. Heavy lifting is generally avoided for approximately 2–3 weeks, while full activity restrictions may last about 2–6 weeks.

Breast augmentation produces an immediate change in breast volume, but swelling and breast position continue to evolve during healing. Final results generally become easier to evaluate around two to three months after surgery.

A supportive surgical bra is commonly recommended during early recovery, often continuously for at least the first two weeks. Follow Dr. Ferguson's specific instructions because garment recommendations vary depending on the breast surgery performed.

No. Breast implants are not lifetime devices. Some patients may eventually need implant removal, replacement, or another breast surgery because of implant changes, complications, changes in the breasts, or evolving aesthetic goals.

The body naturally forms scar tissue around an implant. Capsular contracture occurs when that scar tissue becomes unusually tight around the breast implant and changes the firmness, position, or appearance of the breast.

Breast implants may be positioned above or below the chest muscle. The best placement depends on natural breast tissue, skin, body type, implant choice, lifestyle, and the desired breast augmentation result.

Common incision locations include the inframammary fold underneath the breast and the periareolar area around the areola. Dr. Ferguson determines the incision approach based on your anatomy, implant choice, and surgical plan.

Breast augmentation cost in San Antonio commonly ranges from approximately $9,000 to $10,000. Actual costs vary depending on the individual surgical plan, anesthesia, facility expenses, implant selection, and whether additional breast or body procedures are performed. Dr. Ferguson can provide a personalized quote after your consultation.

Yes. Ferguson Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics accepts CareCredit for eligible patients. Financing can allow qualified patients to manage breast augmentation and other plastic surgery costs over time according to the financing terms available to them.

Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery reflects extensive training and completion of rigorous professional requirements specific to plastic and reconstructive surgery.

When comparing plastic surgeons in San Antonio, patients should verify credentials rather than relying only on advertising or online reviews. Dr. Ferguson is a Board Certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in breast surgery and other plastic surgery procedures.

Look for a Board Certified plastic surgeon in San Antonio who can explain the available breast surgery options, discuss realistic results, answer questions about recovery and complications, and develop a plan based on your individual anatomy.

Breast augmentation is highly personal, so your plastic surgeon should be able to explain why a particular procedure, implant, placement, or technique is appropriate for your breasts and body.

Safety should remain a priority with breast augmentation and other cosmetic surgery procedures. Surgery should take place in an appropriate hospital or accredited surgical center with the staff, equipment, and anesthesia resources necessary for the planned procedure.

It depends on what you want to change. Breast augmentation can increase breast volume, a breast lift can address excess skin and breast position, breast reduction can decrease breast size, and fat transfer can create more subtle enhancement.

During your consultation at Ferguson Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics' San Antonio office, Dr. Ferguson will evaluate your breasts, skin, body proportions, medical history, and goals before recommending a surgical plan.