Rockmore Plastic Surgery: Jeffrey Rockmore, MD
15 Old Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 328-3330
Fax: (518) 328-3337
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Whether you’ve wanted larger breasts for years or you’re simply in search of a lasting way to restore fullness after pregnancy or weight loss, breast augmentation by Dr. Jeffrey Rockmore can provide the results you want. Breast augmentation consistently ranks as one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the country, and its appeal continues to endure.
At his practice in Latham, serving Albany, Utica, Saratoga, and Troy, New York, Dr. Rockmore performs breast augmentation using breast implants to add volume and create results that look and feel natural. Clothes will fit better, and it is no longer a chore to go bathing suit shopping.
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Breast augmentation is a breast enhancement procedure in which a board-certified plastic surgeon increases the size of your breasts and improves their shape. In most cases, the procedure uses silicone or saline breast implants, but your own fat also can be used to add a modest volume to breasts.
The cost of breast augmentation at our Latham, NY, practice near Albany varies with the choice of implants, specifics of the surgery, and individual patient factors. Patients receive a personalized price quote during their consultation with Dr. Rockmore. Visit our Pricing page for general price ranges.
Surgical breast augmentation is a great choice for many women who choose the procedure for myriad reasons, including:
During your consultation with Dr. Rockmore, he will discuss your motivations for undergoing surgery extensively. Understanding each patient as an individual enables him to create more satisfying results that are unique to each woman’s desires. He will also perform a physical examination and discuss your health history with you to ensure that breast augmentation is the safest and most effective choice for your needs.
Women make the highly personal decision to pursue breast augmentation for many reasons, which typically involve improving breast appearance and boosting self-confidence. Specifically, they may wish to:
Dr. Rockmore customizes your breast shape based on your aesthetic preferences.
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Improved cleavage allows for more flattering clothing options and creates a more youthful, lifted appearance, even without a push-up bra.
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When lifestyle factors like aging, pregnancy, and weight loss take their toll on your breasts, adding volume improves breast fullness, symmetry, and proportion.
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Increasing breast size helps many women embrace their curves and femininity while achieving a more balanced silhouette.
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Dr. Rockmore may recommend incorporating a breast lift into your breast augmentation surgery if you have sagging and would like your breasts to sit higher on your chest. Another option is including breast augmentation with a tummy tuck, liposuction, and other procedures like Avéli™ cellulite treatment in a comprehensive mommy makeover.
When you meet with Dr. Rockmore, you’ll understand why men and women trust him with their plastic surgery results. His years of experience and refined aesthetic eye place him among the top plastic surgeons in the Capital Region.
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Each breast augmentation is completely individualized, and Dr. Rockmore uses a 3-dimensional approach for consistently beautiful and natural-looking breasts. There are more implants available than ever before, allowing him to customize each procedure.
Breast implants come in many sizes and shapes, and choosing the right implant is a source of concern and anxiety among many women. While many doctors and websites focus solely on implant volume, Dr. Rockmore offers a different approach to implant selection to help create the look that you are hoping to achieve. This enables him to match the width of the implant to the width of your chest and breasts, preventing excess space between the breasts for full and natural-looking results.
In the hands of a qualified plastic surgery specialist, such as Dr. Rockmore, both saline- and silicone-filled implants are safe and have the potential to create incredible results.
Both saline and silicone implants are FDA-approved—saline for women older than 18 and silicone for women older than 22. However, most women considering breast implants find themselves drawn to one over the other.
This refers to the degree to which implants stick out or project from the chest. Although it may seem straightforward, projection actually has more to do with your existing anatomy and your desired results. The choice of profile is determined by the desired look of the breasts. Higher profile implants have more upper fullness and look more “implanted,” while moderate profile implants can look more natural, making them better matches for women with larger frames and wider chests.
Dr. Rockmore begins the surgery by making an incision, and the area will depend on your specific needs and body. Common incision locations include:
Each incision type has advantages. In your consultation, Dr. Rockmore will help you decide which option is best for you and your body.
Once he makes the incision, Dr. Rockmore creates a pocket where the implant will be placed. There are 3 types of pockets that are used for breast augmentation:
Each pocket type has its advantages, and Dr. Rockmore will recommend the pocket that fits your individual needs. For most women, this is a submuscular pocket, which provides a natural slope of the breast and provides additional coverage of the implant. If there is some slight sagging of the breast, a biplanar approach may avoid the need for a lift. Dr. Rockmore will help guide you through this process during your initial consultation.
Breast augmentation enhances breast size and volume using implants, making it ideal if you want fuller, larger breasts. In contrast, a breast lift elevates sagging breasts and reshapes them.
Choosing between procedures usually depends on your goals and the degree of sagging you’re experiencing. Very mild sagging can sometimes be reduced with breast augmentation alone, but more significant sagging may actually get worse once implants are introduced. If you’re seeking improved breast position and contour (aka “perkiness”) without significantly increasing size, a breast lift may be a better choice.
In many cases, combining both procedures provides the most satisfying results. During your consultation, Dr. Rockmore will discuss your goals and whether a combined breast augmentation and lift is in your best interests.
Dr. Rockmore often uses fat grafts to restore volume to the breast. This can be done in conjunction with a breast lift or implants or alone. There is a limitation to how much volume can be added with fat transfer to achieve a predictable result. For those who want a larger increase in their breast size, implants are typically a better solution. Implants are more predictable because they don’t present the resorption issues that come with fat transfer. However, implants don’t last forever, so there are trade-offs. Learn more about whether breast fat transfer may be the right option for you in our blog post.
You can expect to feel some discomfort and grogginess immediately after your breast augmentation with Dr. Rockmore. Because the surgery is an outpatient procedure, you’ll be able to return home after a brief period of observation.
The initial recovery timeline typically aligns with the following milestones:
Additional follow-up visits are scheduled for 8 weeks and 6 months after your procedure, though this timeline can be adjusted for patients traveling from a distance. While this is the usual schedule, Dr. Rockmore is happy to see you at any time during your recovery to answer questions or address concerns.
Dr. Rockmore provides you with a comfortable surgical bra to wear continuously after surgery for the first couple of weeks. This compression garment supports your breasts as they continue to heal and helps to minimize swelling. Although your breasts will likely feel sensitive for some time, you may gradually return to more vigorous activities, including working out, over the next several weeks.
Immediately after surgery, implants may appear high and tight on the chest. Over time, the body acclimates to the implants, and skin and muscle stretch to accommodate them. As this happens, the implants assume a slightly lower and more natural-looking position—a process sometimes called “dropping” or “drop and fluff.”
The shape of the breasts also improves as swelling subsides. This is a gradual process that can take several months to complete. As months pass, your augmented breasts will soften and settle into their final positions, and your scars will fade; eventually you’ll enjoy the beautiful, natural-looking results you envisioned.
It depends on the incision used during your procedure. Dr. Rockmore is mindful of his patients’ concerns about scarring. Breast augmentation incisions may be made under the arm, in the fold beneath the breast, or around the areola. In any case, Dr. Rockmore makes these incisions meticulously to ensure they heal well. Patients can do their part to encourage healthy healing by following his incision-care instructions after surgery.
Yes. The techniques Dr. Rockmore uses ensure a high likelihood of successful breastfeeding. Additionally, the presence of implants doesn’t hinder milk production. Breast augmentation is popular with young women who haven’t yet had children; just be sure to let Dr. Rockmore know if you plan to breastfeed in the future.
The results of your boob job typically last at least a decade or longer, although every patient is unique. Breast fat transfer results may last even longer than breast augmentation with implants.
Breast implants themselves do not sag over time. However, the natural breast tissue and skin surrounding the implants may succumb to aging, gravity, and other factors, potentially leading to some sagging of the overall breast appearance. This is why some women with breast implants also consider a breast lift to address skin laxity and maintain a youthful breast position.
When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, breast augmentation is a relatively low-risk procedure. Potential complications, while rare, include infection, implant rupture, and capsular contracture. Dr. Rockmore and his surgical team take every precaution to keep your risk of complication very low.
Saline and silicone implants are both FDA-approved and considered safe options for women pursuing breast augmentation.
It is likely that you will need to replace your implants at some point in the future, typically after about 15 years. Breast augmentation revision gives you the opportunity to make sure your results remain aligned with your body shape and goals over the years.
There’s no strict upper age limit for getting breast implants, as long as you’re in good overall health. The FDA approves saline implants for women 18 and older and silicone implants for those 22 and older. During your consultation, Dr. Rockmore will assess your individual health and suitability for the procedure.
Breast augmentation surgery is generally well-tolerated. Most women describe a feeling of tightness and soreness following the procedure but typically describe any pain as mild and easily manageable.
Dr. Rockmore takes great care to produce beautiful results—whether you want a subtler, natural enhancement or a major revamp.
Your preferences for the implants’ size, shape, material, and projection influence how “natural” your breasts will look. Rest assured, no matter your aesthetic goals, Dr. Rockmore will work closely with you to create the most flattering results.
Whether you want to swap your implants for a different size or material, exchange them for a newer pair, or simply want to remove them altogether, breast augmentation revision surgery gives you the flexibility to update your breast augmentation results at any time.
Women considering breast augmentation with implants travel from Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, and throughout New York to have Dr. Rockmore perform their procedures. You can request a consultation using the online form to meet with him or call our office at (518) 328-3330 to schedule an appointment.
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