Breast enhancement surgery – breast augmentation in particular – is a popular cosmetic procedure at my practice. I get great satisfaction from seeing the remarkable positive impact these procedures can have. Each woman who visits my office to consult about breast augmentation on Long Island has her own personal story; while these stories are different, they have a common theme: physical appearance is having an emotional impact. Working with these women, my goal is to help make their personal vision a reality.

The Breasts You Were Born With

No one is born with their body exactly as they'd like it. When frustrations about their appearance begin to take a toll on their confidence, many women decide to take charge and make improvements. If it's breast appearance that needs a boost, breast augmentation can be an excellent option.

Although women seek surgery because they aren't happy with their natural breasts, the ultimate goal is to achieve surgical results that look natural. Factors that can help fine-tune breast enlargement for natural-looking results include:

• Type of breast implants. My Long Island patients can choose from silicone or saline implants.
• Size of breast implants. I tend to avoid overly large implants in favor of creating a natural look.
• Position of breast implants (above or below the chest muscle).
• Implant shape, whether round or teardrop. Round implants are by far the norm.

Life Changes, Breast Changes

Having a baby is one of the most significant changes a woman can make to her life and her body. Weight is gained and then (to varying degrees) lost; skin is stretched and will never quite regain its former firmness; breasts swell and then lose volume.

I recommend breast augmentation to Long Island women after childbirth because:

• Breast implants can improve the shape of breasts, restoring pleasing rounded contours.
• Lost volume can be replaced with implants, resulting in a look that is very much the same as breasts before baby – or better.
• I've seen that the psychological benefits of looking "like your old self" can result in a more positive outlook and fresh enthusiasm.

Balanced Contours

One of the most common improvements women would like to make in their bodies is to slim down. Weight loss can do so much to enhance the way we look. Unfortunately, it has a few unwanted (but unavoidable) effects, including loss of breast volume. Many women choose breast augmentation to restore breast size and shape after weight loss.

Other popular post-weight loss procedures include:

• Breast lift. Often combined with breast implants, a breast lift improves the position of breasts and reduces drooping.
• Tummy tuck. The abdominal area is often left with excess skin and fat after weight loss. While liposuction can reduce excess fat, it cannot reduce excess skin. This makes a tummy tuck a better choice for many women.
• Liposuction. Small residual fat deposits can remain after weight loss. These can be reduced and contours can be refined with liposuction. Additional procedures to remove and tighten excess skin may be required.

After the challenging diets and exercise required to lose weight, women deserve to feel that they look fantastic. Breast enhancement and body contouring procedures can help them do just that.