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Introduction to Breast Augmentation in Newport Beach

There is a reason breast augmentation remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures year after year. As a popular procedure and leading cosmetic surgery option in Newport Beach, CA, it is highly customizable and can create a beautiful, natural-looking enhancement that aligns with each patient’s unique body proportions and aesthetic goals.

Modern breast augmentation is no longer about creating a one-size-fits-all result. Today’s patients are often looking for softer, elegant enhancements that complement their natural figure without overpowering it. At his Newport Beach practice, in Newport Beach, CA, a premier hub for this specialty, Dr. Boris M. Ackerman develops highly individualized breast augmentation plans tailored to the patient’s anatomy, lifestyle, and long-term goals, creating results that feel feminine, proportional, and refined.

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What is a Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation is the most common plastic surgery procedure in the United States. As a woman begins to age, certain lifestyle factors like pregnancy and weight loss can cause their breasts to lose firmness, shape, and volume. Other times, many patients are unsatisfied with the natural size or shape of their breasts and look into undergoing plastic surgery to improve their appearance.

Breast augmentation is a breast enhancement procedure and breast enlargement option that can enhance breast size and overall shape to help them look and feel more feminine and attractive.

What Sets Dr. Ackerman Apart as the Premier Breast Augmentation Practice in Newport Beach?

  • As a Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Ackerman maintains certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and memberships with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, reflecting his commitment to advanced surgical standards and ongoing education.
  • His practice maintains QUAD-A Accreditation, and breast surgery is performed in an accredited ambulatory surgical center to support patient safety, surgical excellence, and accredited operating standards.
  • Dr. Ackerman completed extensive medical and surgical training focused on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, allowing him to create highly customized breast augmentation plans for each patient.
  • Every aspect of surgery, including implant size, shape, placement, and incision technique, is carefully selected, and Dr. Ackerman combines surgical precision with an artistic eye to support natural beauty and the desired outcome.

What Are the Benefits of a Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation remains one of the most transformative cosmetic procedure options because it can increase breast volume while preserving balanced proportions and self-confidence in a highly customizable way.

  • Enhanced Volume: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, and gravity can all lead to small breasts or cause them to droop below the chest. Breast augmentation can restore fullness and volume to the breasts, helping restore lost breast volume for a more youthful, perkier appearance and a natural feel in clothing and body contour.
  • Improved Body Proportions: Sometimes a woman’s breasts can become asymmetrical and appear unbalanced. Breast augmentation can position the breasts to create a more balanced figure and improve the overall body proportions.
  • Boost in Self-Esteem: Many women can feel self-conscious and embarrassed about their breasts over time. Breast augmentation can restore a woman’s feminine figure and confidence, allowing her to enjoy the way her new breasts look and feel more comfortable in her own skin.
  • Better Fit in Clothing: Improves clothing and swimwear fit by creating enhanced upper body balance and contour

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Breast Augmentation?

Ideal candidates must be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about their procedure. You will also be asked to quit smoking for a few weeks before and after your surgery to avoid any complications from occurring during your surgery.

Breast Augmentation Quick Facts

  • Surgery Time: Typically 1-2 hours under general anesthesia as an outpatient surgery
  • Price: The final cost of a breast augmentation varies based on implant type, implant size, incision placement, and technique.
  • Recovery: Recovery time is typically 4-6 weeks, though healing can vary by patient and surgical approach.
  • Results: Breast augmentation provides a long-lasting enhancement with fuller, more proportionate breast contours that continue to settle and soften over time.
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How to Begin Your Breast Augmentation Journey

There is a process to go through during your breast augmentation journey, and if you’re in the Orange County area, you can start with a consultation at our Newport Beach office.

  • Your consultation with Dr. Ackerman is to fully personalize your breast augmentation experience based on your anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals. Patients are encouraged to openly discuss the size, shape, fullness, and overall look they hope to achieve, while reviewing treatment options and their desired outcome.
  • During the evaluation process, Dr. Ackerman will carefully assess breast shape, chest width, skin elasticity, tissue characteristics, symmetry, and body proportions to determine which implant size and surgical approach will create the most balanced and natural-looking result. The amount of existing breast tissue and your chest dimensions also influence planning.
  • Patients will also review important implant options, including saline breast implants versus silicone implants, implant profile options, placement techniques, and incision locations. Breast implants are available in two main types, and both are FDA-approved and safe when used appropriately.
  • Dr. Ackerman prioritizes patient education throughout the consultation process, ensuring patients fully understand the recovery timeline, implant maintenance considerations, long-term expectations, and the types of results realistically achievable based on their anatomy, with personalized care at every step.
  • Once surgery is scheduled, patients will receive detailed pre-operative instructions and guidance on how to prepare, and patients are encouraged to review before-and-after portfolios featuring individuals with similar starting frames and breast anatomy.

Choosing Your Implants

During your consultation, Dr. Ackerman will evaluate the condition of your breasts, as well as your physical stature, skin condition, and chest measurements, to determine the appropriate implant size, type, and placement to help you achieve your desired results.

Saline

  • Composed of a soft, silicone shell filled with sterile salt water
  • Filled during surgery so that the volume can be adjusted, and saline breast implants can be inserted through a small incision
  • Creates a slightly firmer feel than silicone implants
  • Implant rippling is more likely to occur

 

Silicone

  • Composed of a silicone shell pre-filled with silicone gel
  • Generally feels more natural to the touch than saline implants
  • Less likely to rupture than saline, but it is more difficult to detect
  • An MRI is recommended every three years
  • Silicone implants were re-approved by the FDA in 2006 for women 22 and older after a temporary ban in the 1990s
  • Cohesive gel implants, also known as gummy bear implants, are highly cohesive, form-stable silicone implants that retain their shape even if the shell breaks

What to Expect On the Day of Breast Augmentation Surgery

At our Newport Beach surgical facility, you will be welcomed by the surgical team and prepared for the procedure. Preoperative markings will be carefully made to guide implant placement, symmetry, and incision positioning according to the customized surgical plan discussed during consultation. In most cases, breast implant surgery is completed in 1 to 2 hours under general anesthesia and performed on an outpatient basis.

Breast augmentation is performed under general anesthesia, and once surgery begins, Dr. Ackerman creates the planned incisions, carefully places the implants, and evaluates breast balance and contour before closing the incisions. Every step of the procedure is performed with the goal of creating a smooth, natural-looking enhancement that complements the patient’s frame.

Following surgery, patients will spend time recovering under supervision before returning home the same day with detailed postoperative instructions and a supportive surgical bra. Mild to moderate discomfort is usually well controlled with prescribed pain medication. The greatest tightness, swelling, and soreness usually occur during the first 1 to 3 days and then gradually improve during the early healing process.

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Combining My Breast Augmentation with Other Procedures

Many patients choose to combine breast augmentation with other surgeries when appropriate as part of a personalized treatment plan to improve overall body balance if there are other areas they’re concerned about. Combination surgery can often reduce the need for multiple recovery periods while allowing patients to address several concerns simultaneously.

Patients who have experienced significant skin laxity, excess skin, or breast sagging may benefit from combining breast augmentation with a breast lift. While implants restore fullness and volume, a breast lift repositions the breast tissue and nipples to create a firmer, more youthful contour, and may be recommended when implants alone will not fully address shape concerns.

5 Steps to Prepare for My Breast Augmentation with Dr. Ackerman

You will receive specific instructions on how you can prepare for your breast augmentation procedure. Some of your instructions may include the following tips from our team:

  1. Stop smoking and avoid nicotine products several weeks before and after surgery, as nicotine can negatively impact circulation and healing.
  2. Arrange for a trusted friend or family member to drive you home after surgery and assist you during the initial recovery period.
  3. Prepare a comfortable recovery space at home with supportive pillows, loose clothing, medications, water, and other essentials easily accessible.
  4. Avoid certain medications, supplements, and anti-inflammatory products that may increase bleeding risk, unless otherwise approved by Dr. Ackerman.
  5. Complete any required lab work, medical clearances, or imaging requested before surgery to ensure you are medically prepared for the procedure.

7 Tips for Recovery From Breast Augmentation

Just as we provide tips for preparing for your procedure, we will also offer guidance on your recovery.

  1. Wear your surgical bra or compression garment exactly as instructed to help minimize swelling and support healing tissues.
  2. Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and upper body strain until cleared by Dr. Ackerman.
  3. Sleep on your back with your upper body slightly elevated during the initial recovery period to reduce swelling and pressure on the chest.
  4. Stay hydrated and maintain a healthy diet rich in nutrients that support healing and recovery.
  5. Take all prescribed medications exactly as directed to help manage discomfort and reduce the risk of infection.
  6. Be patient with the healing process, as implants often require several months to settle into their final position and reach full softness.
  7. Contact Dr. Ackerman’s office immediately if you experience unusual swelling, severe pain, fever, or signs of possible complications.

Breast Augmentation Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Breast Augmentation Care

Following your breast augmentation, you will be asked to wear a surgical bra to protect your new contours and minimize swelling. Usually, there is minimal swelling and bruising that will resolve after a few days. Make sure to avoid all strenuous activity for at least a few weeks, and restrict heavy lifting for several weeks during the overall recovery period, which typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. Most of our patients can return to light activities or office-type work in about a week, or within 7 to 10 days depending on healing, and can usually drive once they are no longer taking prescription pain medication.

How Much Does a Breast Augmentation Cost in Newport Beach?

The cost of a breast augmentation in Newport Beach varies depending on several factors, including implant type, implant placement technique, anesthesia fees, surgical facility costs, and whether additional procedures are performed at the same time. Silicone implants, combination surgeries, or more complex treatment plans may impact overall pricing. To get the most accurate cost for your treatment plan, a consultation with Dr. Ackerman is needed.

Why Choose Dr. Ackerman?

Dr. Boris M. Ackerman is a Board-certified plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and affiliated with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He prioritizes patient safety, precision, and individualized treatment planning throughout every stage of care, and his results reflect both technical precision and an artistic eye.

Patients throughout Newport Beach and Orange County often seek out Dr. Ackerman for his ability to create proportional, balanced enhancements that complement their natural figures rather than appear overly artificial. They also value the personalized care provided by Dr. Ackerman and his entire staff. His attention to implant selection, incision placement, symmetry, and long-term aesthetic harmony helps patients achieve results that feel sophisticated, feminine, and customized to their bodies.

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  2. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. (2023, November 29). Evolving trends in cosmetic breast augmentation: new data. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/evolving-trends-in-cosmetic-breast-augmentation-new-data

Schedule Your Breast Augmentation Consultation

To learn more about breast augmentation surgery or to determine whether you are a candidate, contact Boris M. Ackerman, MD, at (949) 759-3284 to schedule your private consultation in Newport Beach.

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