Breast Augmentation In New York City

Breast augmentation may suit you if you want fuller breasts, more upper pole fullness, better symmetry, or restored volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight change. At your consultation in New York City, Dr. Kiwanuka examines your anatomy, discusses your goals, and builds your surgical plan around your body.

Your consultation starts with a discussion of your goals. Dr. Kiwanuka measures your breasts and chest wall, reviews implant options and placement, and answers your questions. She uses 3D imaging so you can see how different implant sizes and profiles sit on your frame before surgery.

Dr. Elizabeth Kiwanuka is the only plastic surgeon in New York City with a PhD in wound healing. Her training at Brown and Harvard and her focus on natural, balanced results shape every plan.

Dr. Kiwanuka uses silicone implants for breast augmentation. Silicone feels closer to natural tissue and holds its shape. Where your anatomy suits it, an implant can be combined with your own fat in a hybrid augmentation.

Size is about balance, not a cup number. Dr. Kiwanuka weighs your breast dimensions, skin quality, lifestyle, and goals, and you compare sizes with 3D imaging so the choice suits your frame.

Natural results are the foundation of Dr. Kiwanuka's approach. Implant choice, placement, your breast dimensions, and your tissue all shape a result that complements your body rather than overpowers it. The goal is not simply larger breasts. It is proportion that suits you.

Implants can sit above the muscle, below the muscle, or in a dual plane, depending on your anatomy and goals. Dr. Kiwanuka explains the trade-offs of each and recommends what is most likely to hold up over time.

Most breast augmentations use a small incision in the fold beneath the breast, which gives good control of the implant and keeps the scar discreet. With a PhD in wound healing, Dr. Kiwanuka plans the closure and scar care for every procedure.

Yes. If there is significant droop, a breast lift with implants restores both volume and position for a more balanced shape.

Breast augmentation is performed under general anesthesia and usually takes about one hour. You go home the same day after a short recovery in the surgical facility.

Dr. Kiwanuka uses an Enhanced Recovery Without Opioids protocol where appropriate. Long acting local anesthetic, medication to reduce inflammation, and a muscle relaxant reduce discomfort and limit or remove the need for narcotics.

Most patients walk the same day and manage light daily activities within a few days. You can shower the day after surgery. Most return to desk work within a week. Lower body exercise resumes around three weeks, upper body around six. Swelling settles over several weeks, with the result developing over the months that follow.

Most of what patients describe is pressure and tightness in the first days as the tissue adjusts. The Enhanced Recovery Without Opioids protocol keeps most patients off narcotics.

You are fitted with a supportive bra on the day of surgery and wear it as directed through the early weeks while the tissue settles.

Sleep on your back early on. Dr. Kiwanuka tells you when to return to side or stomach sleeping based on your healing.

Short trips are usually fine within the first week. For flying, follow the timeline Dr. Kiwanuka gives you, since it depends on your recovery.

You see more volume right away. Implants settle and soften over the following weeks and months. Most patients see their shape by six weeks, with softening continuing over six to twelve months.

There is a scar, but it is small and set in the fold beneath the breast, where it stays discreet and fades to a fine line over the months that follow. The scar begins in the OR. Choosing your surgeon is choosing your scar.

Implants are not lifetime devices. Many stay in good condition well beyond a decade, and there is no fixed replacement schedule. Dr. Kiwanuka reviews follow up and imaging recommendations with you.

Many women breastfeed after breast augmentation. No surgeon can guarantee future breastfeeding, but Dr. Kiwanuka plans surgery with breast function in mind where possible.

Temporary changes in nipple sensation can happen and usually improve as you heal. Permanent change is uncommon and is covered as part of informed consent at your consultation.

Yes. You can still have mammograms with implants. Tell the technician you have implants so the imaging is done with the right technique.

As with any surgery, risks include infection, bleeding, changes in sensation, and scarring. Dr. Kiwanuka reviews the risks that apply to you at your consultation as part of informed consent.

The body forms a capsule around every implant. In a small number of patients it tightens and firms the breast. If it happens, Dr. Kiwanuka explains the options, which can include a further procedure.

BIA-ALCL is a rare condition linked mainly to certain textured implants. Some patients also report symptoms they describe as breast implant illness. Dr. Kiwanuka reviews the current evidence and your implant choice at your consultation.

Rippling is more likely with thinner tissue and certain implants. Placement under the muscle and the right implant for your tissue reduce the chance.

Modern silicone is cohesive and holds its shape if the shell is damaged. Rupture is not an emergency, but the implant is replaced when it is found. Imaging recommendations are reviewed with you.

General anesthesia is very safe for healthy patients. You are assessed before surgery, and your anesthesia team monitors you throughout.

Cost depends on your implant choice, the complexity of your surgery, facility and anesthesia fees, and any procedures combined with it. Dr. Kiwanuka reviews clear pricing with you at your consultation.