Breast Implants & Enhancement
Year after year, breast augmentation remains the most popular and commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States. This wonderful and rewarding procedure is also referred to as breast enhancement, augmentation mammoplasty, breast enlargement, and breast implant surgery. Whatever you call it, you can’t argue with the satisfaction of Dr. McFate’s Austin area breast augmentation patients’ testimonials.
This procedure continues to maintain its popularity for a number of reasons. Almost all patients can undergo the surgery and return home the same day. Recovery is minimal with most returning back to work in a few days. Patients are happy to receive an immediate gratification from enhancing their breasts. Regardless of size, the breast augmentation before and after results can be dramatic.
Dr. John A. McFate
Austin plastic surgeon Dr. John A. McFate has had the privilege of training in Houston, TX, and working with surgeons that performed the very first silicone gel implant breast augmentation that occurred in 1962. He has also had the opportunity of meeting the first patient who underwent this momentous procedure. She is very happy with her original implants in place.
Along with witnessing the history of breast augmentation, Dr. McFate has been trained with the newest cutting edge techniques that continue to improve the overall results of this procedure.
As you begin your process of selecting a plastic surgeon and investigating the details of breast augmentation, there are many terms that may require further explanation. These terms range from: silicone gel or saline, low to moderate to high profile, smooth vs textured, inframammary or periareolar or trans-axillary incisions, anatomic or tear drop shape, above or below the muscle, and a host of many more. All of these differences can be overwhelming. These points will all be described in detail, but it is very important to realize after reading all of the information provided the next vital step is to schedule a consultation with Dr. McFate to discuss your unique needs and answer all of your breast augmentation questions.