What Is Breast Augmentation With Implants?

Breast augmentation with implants is the most popular method of enlarging breast size. Breast implants provide the number one way to create significant fullness to enhance breast shape. Dr. Hamilton performs breast augmentation in Houston, TX (or Augmentation mammoplasty). This procedure is a type of cosmetic breast surgery that increases breast size by placing silicone or saline implants into the breasts, with the emphasis on creating a gorgeous, elegant look for her patients that boosts confidence. Dr. Hamilton’s customized techniques enhance the size, shape, and silhouette of the breasts for the most beautiful, feminine breasts that display accentuated cleavage, increased volume, and optimized symmetry.

What Are the Benefits of Breast Augmentation?

Dr. Hamilton’s extensive experience performing all aspects of breast surgery using cutting-edge technology enables her to perform implant-based breast augmentation procedures with precision and artistry. She creates beautifully contoured, natural-looking breasts with enhanced volume, cleavage, and perkiness to fulfill her patients’ aesthetic goals, while also providing them with the experience of a comfortable, rapid recovery (usually a day or two) with her accelerated recovery protocol.

Breast augmentation with implants enhances curves and silhouettes beautifully, often instilling a sense of increased confidence in women to create the body they have always envisioned for themselves.

Newly transformed, rejuvenated breasts enable women to better fill out their clothes and undergarments in proportion with the rest of their body.

Implant-based breast augmentation benefits young women early in life, prior to childbirth, by creating fuller, shapely breasts, artfully contoured for a stunning appearance. Alternatively, this procedure rejuvenates the breasts of women affected by pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, the passage of time, or genetics. Dr. Hamilton skillfully restores volume, shape, contour, and symmetry—creating fuller, more rounded breasts that are balanced symmetrically, naturally positioned on the chest wall, and aesthetically proportionate to their body frame.

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Where Are Breast Augmentation Incisions Made?

There are three main options for breast augmentation incisions:

  • Inframammary Fold
  • Periareolar
  • Transaxillary (Armpit)
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How Is The Breast Augmentation Procedure Performed?

Dr. Hamilton listens intently to her patients during the consultation to ascertain their aesthetic goals—while also evaluating their breast anatomy, skin elasticity, and body type—to help them make decisions to obtain the overall aesthetic look they desire. With every patient, she tailors the plan according to three main components: the ideal size, shape, and type of the implant as well as the location of the incision and the implant itself.

Choosing the Right Implant

Patients may choose between silicone or saline, with most patients selecting silicone because these implants feel softer and more natural compared to saline implants. The accompanying incision is tiny and typically located in the fold underneath the breast, but it may also be placed along the border of the areola. Finally, the implant may be placed in front of (pre-pectoral) or behind (sub-pectoral) the pectoralis major muscle, depending upon the patient’s anatomy and lifestyle. In the United States, 80% of implants are placed behind the muscle.

Personalization Through Advanced Biometrics

Dr. Hamilton utilizes advanced biometrics—calculating her patients’ unique biological measurements of their physical characteristics—to help ensure that her patients select the size and shape of their breast implants to most effectively achieve their aesthetic goals. Smooth, round, medical-grade implants are always used, which have the advantage of being able to rotate freely inside the breast. Within that category, many options exist—and Dr. Hamilton works closely with her patients to select the implant that is the perfect size and shape for their frame—an implant that will add natural fullness to the upper breast, while providing a beautiful curve to the lower part of the breast. Together with determining the implant’s ideal position on the chest wall, her patients will attain a natural, proportional, aesthetically pleasing look.

Meticulous Surgical Technique

Passionate about performing finely detailed plastic surgery to optimize the breasts, Dr. Hamilton meticulously places each implant into the breast pocket via a single, tiny, 1-inch incision (usually hidden inconspicuously within the breast fold) using a sterile, non-touch technique. The implant is directly transferred from its container to the specialized, sterile funnel (called a Keller Funnel), which creates the most sterile environment for implantation and allows for the tiniest incision to be made. After inserting the tip of the funnel into the breast pocket, Dr. Hamilton skillfully squeezes the implant into the breast pocket without it even touching the surface of the breast skin, instantly transforming the breast into a beautiful shape, size, and silhouette.

Aesthetic Outcomes and Recovery

The smooth, round implants rotate freely, create fullness at the top, and create breasts with a graceful, natural, symmetrical look that is proportional to the patient’s body. Dr. Hamilton’s quick-recovery protocol typically entails only one to two days off work, with the implants fully settled in 3 months’ time.

Combination Procedures

Breast Augmentation can be effectively combined with a Breast Lift (also called Mastopexy) for patients who seek to rejuvenate their breasts with increased breast volume in combination with a beautifully lifted breast shape and silhouette. Breast augmentation can also be paired with an internal bra for additional support for larger implants or looser breast tissues, as well as fat grafting to further sculpt the cleavage lines.

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Dr. Kristy Hamilton is truly an artist.

You can definitely tell the love she has for what she does through the work she does and how comfortable she makes patients feel! This is my second time with her and it was without a doubt she is who I come to for anything I may want.

- NR

I’m over the moon

Hi Dr Hamilton! I can’t wait to see you for my six week post op… I’m over the moon with how everything is healing and [with] my body, the shape, and the soft curves!

- RD

You’re an aesthetic genius

You were 100% correct about adding a little filler to the bottom lip too to balance… I’m loving the full smoothness of it… You’re an aesthetic genius

- Lip Filler, JB

You are incredibly talented.

Thank you for caring about your patients and for doing your job with love. This is the result when you love what you do! It has really impacted my life for the better. I’m very happy of the decision I made to trust you. You are incredibly talented. You made my dream body come true. Thank you so much.

- CC

I am so incredibly happy with my results!

I had extra lower underarm fat that had made me insecure for a lifetime; Dr. Hamilton magically erased that with her state-of-the-art liposuction technology equipment… 

- Liposuction, EL

She is simply amazing!

Dr. Hamilton is artistic, meticulous, caring, and her plastic surgery skills are outstanding! She has a unique ability to beautifully sculpt and define the face, breast and body — either with a scalpel or a syringe.

- CH

She’s absolutely wonderful.

I’m a huge advocate for women doing exactly what they want to make themselves feel good, and for me, that’s been investing in injectables as I’ve aged… The results are just totally amazing. I look younger now than I did a decade ago… @drkristyhamilton has done all my injections.

- LL

I am OBSESSED with the results

I can not say enough GREAT things about Dr. Hamilton and her nurses. I had a breast augmentation done by her and I am OBSESSED with the results. I highly recommend her for anyone looking into plastic surgery.

- Breast Augmentation, MS

Dr. Hamilton is hands down the best plastic surgeon in Houston.

She does exactly what you want, listens, and never pressures you to do more than you are ready to do. I’ve seen her for Dysport for several years and I have been to other providers for this, but Dr. Hamilton’s injections last longer and she has a much better technique. On top of all that, she is so sweet and great…

- KL

A brilliant, amazing, world-class plastic surgeon

And an even more amazing human being! Creative, artistic, confident, skilled, meticulous, and incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of plastic surgery for the entire face and body.

- JC

My lips are PERFECT!!!

I mean WOW am I impressed, if you are looking to get your lips done, Dr. Franco and Dr. Hamilton are AMAZING!! I couldn’t be happier with both of them, they were so genuine and so kind!! I had so many questions and they answered everything so honestly and were so patient with me!! My lips are PERFECT!!! Thank you for making me feel so pretty I can’t wait to be a forever patient.

- AL

Dr. Kristy Hamilton is the best.

She is so knowledgeable, kind, and a perfectionist. She always knows the best way to approach any concerns I have, and is always educating herself on the most cutting edge procedures and products. I am very particular, and she nails it every time. I have every one of my friends going to her now because she is so great. Will only go to her!

- TP

You will receive the BEST treatment from her and her caring team!

Dr. Hamilton has helped transform my skin with patience, care, and expertise! I fully trust and feel completely comfortable and relaxed with her. I also appreciate how knowledgeable and up-to-date she is on the latest technology and methods. Dr. Hamilton is truly the kindest person and a master at her craft. 

- LR

Dr. Kristy Hamilton is a fantastic plastic surgeon!

Her meticulous attention to detail and advanced level of plastic surgery training highly complement her professionalism and friendly, caring manner. I found the staff very welcoming as well. Dr. Hamilton totally understood my goals to rejuvenate my face and neck, and she achieved them beautifully. I am thrilled with the results, and I 100% recommend Dr. Hamilton!

- NH

My skin is soft and silky smooth, youthful, beautifully radiant

Dr. Hamilton’s laser skin resurfacing procedure is outstanding, giving me lustrous, outstanding skin quality. She erased my fine lines, sun-damaged, dark spots, crow’s feet, and the lines above my upper lip. Her treatment tightened my skin and rejuvenated my entire face, neck, décolleté and hands! My skin is soft and silky smooth, youthful, beautifully radiant (the natural glow is amazing!) with even tone and texture — all in one treatment! Best of all, my skin quality is now absolutely stunning!

- AG

Highly recommend Dr. Hamilton for any cosmetic services!

Had a wonderful experience seeing Dr. Kristy Hamilton for a PRP hair rejuvenation treatment. The nurses and front office staff were very friendly and prompt. The appointment required approximately 10-15 min. to draw blood to prepare the treatment and there were multiple options (e.g., numbing, nitrous oxide gas, etc) to alleviate any discomfort or nerves.

- RH

What Is Recovery Like After Breast Augmentation?

With Dr. Hamilton’s advanced, accelerated post-operative protocol, recovery is rapid. Her method allows patients to enter surgery in a relatively calm, anti-inflammatory state and feel good immediately after surgery. Dr. Hamilton encourages her patients to remain active post-surgery.

Patients mainly feel the sensation of pressure on the chest temporarily due to the additional volume placed behind the breast, and the tissues relaxing right after the procedure. Most patients are only off work one-to-two days and off exercise four weeks due to Dr. Hamilton’s rapid-recovery protocol.

The implants visibly drop (commonly termed “drop and fluff”) after 6 weeks and fully settle within 3 months. They settle faster in women who have already experienced childbirth and breastfeeding. Dr. Hamilton works closely with her patients to ensure a smooth post-operative healing process after breast augmentation surgery in Houston.

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