Breast Enhancement Results:

What is Breast Augmentation?:

Breast augmentation, also known as "augmentation mammoplasty", is a surgical enhancement procedure to accentuate the size and shape of a woman's breasts.  Thru a small and inconspicuous breast augmentation incision, Dr. Khalifeh will insert a breast implant and shape the breasts.  The breast implants can be made out of saline or silicone implants (Saline Or silicone?)

Is breast augmentation right for me?

If you desire a fuller profile, or if you have lost weight or nursed, than breast augmentation can enhance your look.  Sometimes if the breasts have sagged significantly after massive weight loss or many kids, then you may also need to consider a breast lift. 

What are the risks of Breast Augmentation Surgery

Breast augmentation is a commonly performed and safe procedure.  However, as with any surgery, there are risks involved including infection, bleeding, and risks associated with anesthesia.  In addition, more long term risks involve implant rupture or deflation, and capsular contracture.  Dr. M.R. Khalifeh's patients are always well educated and informed at the time of the consultation so that they may decide if surgery is right for them.

What Technique is Used:

Dr. M.R. Khalifeh typically uses either a breast fold or around the nipple incision, depending on patient preference.  On occasion, patients prefer a underarm incision which can also be used.  If the patient does not have any droopiness of the nipples, than the implant is usually placed below the muscle, also known as the "submuscular" position.  If the patient has some droopiness of the breasts, then Dr. Khalifeh will either perform a dual plane surgery or a subglandular augmentation.  All of these options will be fully discussed with you at the time of consultation.  There is no single"best way" to put in the implants, rather the best thing you can do to assure yourself outstanding results is to meet with an experienced and board certified plastic surgeon who will discuss your options with you.  This way, the surgery can be tailored to suit your breast shape, breast size, and cosmetic goals.

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia at either the surgery center of chevy chase or sibley memorial hospital.

Examples Scars of Breast Augmentation:

- Periareolar Scar:    scar around the nipple

 inframmary scar: scar underneath the breast

What happens next?

The first consultation is complementary, and you will meet with Dr. Khalifeh to discuss your goals and make sure you  are a good candidate for this.  If there are any medical issues, you may require medical clearance from your primary physician.  If you are over forty, it is a good idea to have had your yearly mammogram.  After that, you will be scheduled for surgery in a certified facility.  The waiting time is usually approximately two weeks, however our office will work hard to accommodate any special dates requests. 

What can I expect the day of  surgery?

surgery will take approximately one hour.  You will arrive at the surgery center or hospital one hour before the procedure, and you will recover for approximately one hour after the procedure.  You will require transportation by a family member, friend, or other responsible adult as you will receive general anesthesia.

When can I return to work?

Our patients return to work typically 48 hours after the surgery.  Surgery is often scheduled on a thursday or friday to accommodate work schedules.  This obviously depends on how active your job requires you to be.

 For breast augmentation in Washington DC or Bethesda MD contact board certified plastic surgeon Marwan Khalifeh.