Breast Augmentation in Orlando, FL

Every patient’s recovery is unique. Some women have a higher tolerance for discomfort than others, and that’s true for post-surgical pain, too. Follow your surgeon’s post-op instructions closely to minimize discomfort.

Your exact number of appointments will depend on your surgical plan and how your recovery progresses. In addition to your initial consultation and preoperative preparations, you will return for postoperative visits so Dr. Soto can monitor healing and your implants as they settle. Your first follow-up is usually scheduled within several days after surgery, with additional appointments arranged throughout recovery as needed.

You will notice increased breast volume immediately after surgery, although swelling, tightness, and a temporarily high implant position can initially obscure the final shape. Over the following weeks and months, swelling resolves gradually, and the tissues relax, allowing the implants to settle into a softer, more natural position. Final results generally become apparent within about three to six months.

Scarring depends partly on the incision technique used for your breast augmentation. Dr. Soto places incisions in areas that make scars as inconspicuous as possible, such as within the breast crease, around the edge of the areola, or in the armpit. Scars are initially more noticeable but flatten and fade considerably as they mature over the following year and beyond.

Light walking is encouraged soon after surgery, but strenuous exercise and heavy lifting need to wait while your breasts heal. Patients can gradually return to more demanding activity based on their recovery, with strenuous exercise often resumed around four to six weeks after surgery once cleared by Dr. Soto. Chest-focused exercises may require additional consideration depending on implant placement and healing.

Discuss travel plans with Dr. Soto before surgery, especially if you plan to fly or travel a long distance. He will consider how far along you are in recovery, your risk of complications, and access to postoperative care before recommending when it is appropriate to travel. If you are coming to Orlando from outside the area, plan to remain nearby long enough to complete your early postoperative evaluation before returning home.

Like any surgery, breast augmentation carries potential risks, including bleeding, infection, changes in nipple or breast sensation, scarring, asymmetry, and complications related to anesthesia. Implant-specific complications can include capsular contracture, implant rupture or deflation, displacement, rippling, and the possibility of needing revision surgery in the future. Dr. Soto will review potential risks and implant-related considerations with you before surgery so you can make an informed decision.

Look for a plastic surgeon with extensive breast surgery experience, recognized credentials, and results that align with your aesthetic preferences. Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is an especially important credential to verify. You should also review before-and-after photos and choose a surgeon who takes the time to explain implant options, surgical techniques, risks, recovery, and realistic outcomes. Dr. Soto combines American Board of Plastic Surgery certification with advanced breast surgery training and decades of experience performing aesthetic breast procedures.

For most women, round silicone implants placed under the muscle are the most natural-looking, balancing the upper and lower body.

Cohesive silicone gel implants are also called gummy bear implants because, much like the colorful candy, they are soft, pliable, and hold their shape (instead of leaking) when cut apart.

These breast enhancement procedures address different concerns. A breast lift corrects sagging, reshapes the breasts and areolas, and elevates them on the chest; it doesn’t change breast size. Breast augmentation makes the breasts larger with an implant; it can correct mild sagging as well. Many women need a combination of breast lift and augmentation to attain full, shapely breasts after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or significant weight loss. If you’re unsure, take our quiz or meet with Dr. Soto for a personal consultation.

Dr. Soto performs explant surgery for women who choose to remove their breast implants without replacing them. During this surgery, a plastic surgeon usually removes the implants and the capsule of scar tissue that forms around the implants, restoring the breasts to their natural size. The procedure is often combined with breast lift surgery to address sagging.

Breast implants don’t last forever, although they can last for 10, 15, or even 20 years. If you’re happy with the way you look and don’t experience complications, there’s no reason to replace them before then. But at some point, most women need to replace their implants in a procedure called breast revision.