Breast Augmentation in Queens, NY
Breast augmentation uses implants to increase breast size or change breast shape. This page explains, in plain language, who the procedure is generally for, how a consultation works, what recovery usually involves, and the possible risks.
Understanding breast augmentation
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that places an implant either behind the breast tissue or behind the chest muscle. Implants are filled with saline (sterile salt water) or silicone gel and come in different shapes, sizes, and profiles. The aim is a change in size or shape that the patient chooses after a careful discussion of the options and their trade-offs.
People consider augmentation for different reasons: breasts that have always felt small for their frame, a loss of volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss, or a noticeable difference in size between the two sides. It is a personal decision, and it is not the right choice for everyone.
Dr. Anna Arsenous, M.D. is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and has over 25 years of experience. Consultations and follow-up visits take place at the office at 79-19 Myrtle Ave in Glendale, Queens, and patients come from across New York City.
Who may be a candidate
How a consultation works
Your history and goals
Dr. Arsenous asks about your health, past surgeries, medications, and what you hope to change, and answers your questions.
Examination and measurements
She examines your chest and breast tissue and takes measurements that help guide implant size and placement options.
Options and trade-offs
You review saline and silicone implants, incision locations, and placement above or below the muscle, with the pros and cons of each.
Time to decide
You review the FDA-required patient decision checklist for breast implants, and you can take time to think before making any decision.
What to expect, step by step.
Consultation
An unhurried visit to review your health, goals, and options.
Surgical planning
Implant type, size, incision, and placement chosen together, with written pre-operative instructions.
The procedure
Performed under anesthesia at an accredited hospital (Wyckoff Heights Hospital or Northwell Forest Hills), usually as an outpatient procedure.
Follow-up care
Scheduled check-ins to monitor healing and answer questions.
Recovery & results
Recovery is different for everyone. In the first few days, soreness, swelling, and tightness across the chest are common. Pain medication and a support bra are used as directed, and many patients return to desk work in about one to two weeks.
Heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, and upper-body workouts are usually limited for several weeks. Swelling settles gradually, and it can take a few months for implants to settle into their final position.
Breast implants are not lifetime devices, so ongoing check-ups matter. For silicone gel implants, the FDA recommends imaging to screen for silent rupture five to six years after surgery and every two to three years after that. Dr. Arsenous will explain the follow-up plan that applies to you.
Risks & limitations
Every surgery carries risk. The list below is general information, not medical advice; Dr. Arsenous will review the risks that apply to your health and history at your consultation.
- Bleeding, including a collection of blood (hematoma) that may need to be drained.
- Infection, which may require antibiotics and, in some cases, removal of the implant.
- Scarring. Incision scars usually fade over time but do not disappear, and some people form raised or thickened scars.
- Changes in nipple or breast sensation, which may be temporary or permanent.
- Asymmetry, meaning the breasts may not match exactly in size, shape, or position.
- Capsular contracture, in which scar tissue around the implant tightens and can cause firmness, a change in shape, or discomfort.
- Implant rupture or leakage. A leaking saline implant usually deflates noticeably, while a silicone gel implant can rupture without symptoms, which is why periodic imaging is recommended.
- The FDA provides information on breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a type of lymphoma that can develop in the scar tissue and fluid around an implant, and on systemic symptoms that some patients report, often called breast implant illness. Both topics can be discussed at your consultation.
- Possible need for revision surgery, for example to address one of the issues above or to remove or replace an implant in the future.
Results vary; a consultation is needed to determine whether a procedure is appropriate.
Pricing & financing
Your quote depends on the treatment plan Dr. Arsenous recommends and is provided at your consultation. Financing is available through CareCredit and Affirm, subject to credit approval.
Careful planning and genuine care.
Dr. Anna Arsenous, M.D. is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and has over 25 years of experience. She meets with each patient to review their health, explain options and risks in plain language, and answer questions before any decision is made.
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Frequently asked questions.
Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water and silicone implants with silicone gel. They differ in feel, incision size, how a rupture shows up, and recommended follow-up imaging. FDA-approved minimum ages for augmentation also differ: 18 for saline and 22 for silicone gel.
Possibly. Breast implants are not lifetime devices, and the longer you have them, the more likely it is that another operation will be needed to remove or replace them. Dr. Arsenous will discuss this with you at your consultation.
Many people can, but implants and surgery may affect breastfeeding for some. If future pregnancy or breastfeeding matters to you, mention it at your consultation so it can be part of planning.
Many patients return to desk work in about one to two weeks and gradually resume exercise over several weeks, following their aftercare instructions. Everyone heals at a different pace.
Call (212) 347-4763 or text 718-821-1000. Consultations are with Dr. Arsenous and carry a consultation fee, which our team will confirm when you book.
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