If your breast size and shape is a source of dissatisfaction for you, consider breast augmentation.

If you have 'small' breasts you know how it limits your wardrobe choices. It may even subconsciously affect how you feel about yourself. This is not something to feel inferior about. Your body is your body. It is a beautiful expression of your person.

Yet, does every top you try on remind you of how you could look?
Do you think maybe breast augmentation would make you feel more attractive, more confident?

Cosmetic plastic surgery, leading to breasts of increased fullness and projection, can change how you look to others and how you feel about yourself. It also can open your options for attractive clothing in ways you can only imagine now.

If you are considering breast augmentation plastic surgery, turn to a trusted and skilled surgeon. Dr. Robert Brueck, MD, FACS is a Board Certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, with 29 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery, dedicated to patient-pleasing results and the highest quality patient care.

Board Certification in plastic surgery means that I have undergone special training and passed rigorous examinations in the specialty of cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery.

I am sensitive to the fact that breast augmentation is a highly personal choice. You should make it only to fulfill your specific personal goals. And only after a thorough, thoughful consultation with your surgeon.

You may comsider breast augmentation to enlarge naturally small breasts that were inherited. Or, you may decide on it to restore size that has diminished after pregnancy or from the weight loss. Or perhaps your breasts are slightly asymmetrical and you wish they were more naturally balanced. These all are valid reasons for breast augmentation.

Breast augmentation, however, usually is not the solution to sagging breasts. A breast lift may be the more appropriate plastic surgery choice in that case. If both breast fullness and improved position and shape of sagging breasts is desired, a breast lift may be recommended along with breast augmentation.

Fact: Plastic surgery is the only proven method for permanently enhancing breast size and shape. While any adult woman can be a candidate for breast augmentation, I personally recommend that breasts be fully developed before surgery.

All of these questions and issues are things that we will discuss in a personal, confidential, free consultation. I want to get to know you and I want you to know and trust me. If after, our discussion you decide not to proceed that is your choice. There is no obligation and you should not be embarassed to say "no thank you", if that is how you feel.

The video below features professional models for demonstration purposes and is not representative of plastic surgery performed by Dr. Brueck.

I am proud to show before and after photos of my results. Because some peopel are offended by nudity, however, you must click this link to access before-and-after photos . Please do not view them if you are offended by photos of nudity or you are under 18 years old).

Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Augmentation Plastic Surgery

Q: How popular is breast augmentation plastic surgery?
A: Breast augmentation has seen a recent surge in popularity due to the recent FDA approval of silicone implants. Some statistics show that breast augmentation is now the number (1) surgical cosmetic procedure performed today. Consequently we are getting more and more inquiries concerning breast augmentation. I don't think there is any question that silicone implants are superior to saline implants under most circumstances.

Q: How is a breast augmentation plastic surgery operation performed?
A: The operation is performed as an outpatient procedure, usually under heavy sedation and on rare occasions a general anesthetic. During the course of the procedure the patient feels no pain, there is no discomfort and at the conclusion of the procedure the patient goes to the recovery area for observation and then is discharged to go home.

Q: Saline versus Silicone, which is better?
A: For many years we were not able to offer plastic surgery patients silicone implants. Many years ago when I first started my practice I used silicone exclusively. It was my impression then, as it is now, that silicone under most circumstances is far preferable to saline. I think it gives a softer more natural appearance to the breasts and is certainly more forgiving in a patient who has very thin tissues.

Q: Who is the ideal candidate for a breast augmentation plastic surgery?
A: In broad terms, almost anybody is a good candidate for a breast augmentation. Obviously there are different spectrums in which one patient may be a better candidate. The ideal candidate for breast augmentation plastic surgery is a woman 25 to 30 whose has had a couple of children and is a B cup and would like to restore some of the fullness that she had prior to having her children. The worst candidate would be a young woman who is 5ft 6 inches tall and 100 pounds, who has very little soft tissue and wants to be a D cup. And of course most women fall in between these two categories.

Q: Is it better to go over the muscle or under the muscle?
A: This is a question that I get asked quite frequently and I think it depends on the physical circumstances of the individual as well as the type of implant that they choose. In most circumstances if someone is small such as an A cup and wants to go with a saline implant almost routinely it needs to go under the muscle. If someone is an ideal candidate for breast augmentation plastic surgery and has a moderate amount of breast fullness then they can go with either saline or silicone and can go on top of the muscle or under the muscle. A lot depends on the individual and what their particular physical circumstances are. I think going on top of the muscle gives better shape to the breast and in certain cases if someone has pseudo ptosis it is almost imperative to go on top of the muscle.

Q: How painful is plastic surgery for breast augmentation?
A: Most patients have their pain well controlled by one oral pain medication. Secondly, I ask my patients when they go home to take a little zip lock bag with ice or frozen peas, etc. and place it between the breasts to help control the swelling and the discomfort. The next day, in most cases, the patient will come back to my office and state that they are surprised as to how little pain they have. I think the painful aspect is minimal but again I always express the fact that pain is a subjective thing and will vary from patient to patient.

Q: What can I expect postoperatively?
A: I tell the patients for the first four days to do nothing; they can shower and get dressed but obviously don't have breast augmentation plastic surgery on Monday and then on Tuesday start vacuuming the house. After four days I tell patients to let comfort be your guide so if you are brushing your hair and there is no pain then it is okay to do it. If on the other hand you are brushing your hair and it is painful then shorten the stroke or just don't do it. Certainly any physical activities, such as golf, tennis, and aerobics, you should not do for at least 3 to 4 weeks. After that anything goes.

Q: When can I return to work?
A: Many times patients ask if they have breast augmentation plastic surgery done on Wednesday can they go back to work on Monday. A lot depends on the type of work that you do. If you sit at a desk and answer phones, do computer work and there is little physical activity then you can probably have the plastic surgery performed in the middle of the week and return to the office the following Monday. On the other hand, if you have a very physically demanding job, i.e.: you are a nurse lifting heavy patients or work in an industrial plant where you do heavy lifting then your recovery time and back-to-work time may be extended.

Q: How long will the implants last?
A: This is a question I get asked all of the time. Obviously, a lot depends on the age of the patient and when they get a breast augmentation. I have had women as old as 75 get a breast augmentation and as young as 18. I think it depends on the type of the implant. I generally give a 10 year time span whether it is saline or silicone. When a saline implant deflates it is quite obvious, whereas a silicone implant will not deflate and you won't notice it if it develops a tear. Many times the patient will return 3 to 5 years after having an augmentation done and would like to have an implant exchange so they can be bigger. Many times patients will have an augmentation done in their early twenties, have a couple of children and then come back to have their breasts lifted and or re-augmented. On average, I would say that 10 years is the norm.

Q: Will I still be able to breast feed? Have a mammogram?
A: In most instances if you've had breast augmentation plastic surgery you can still breast feed your babies. The reason for this is the implant is always placed under the breast tissue and does not interfere with the ducts that allow the breast to produce the milk and then secrete it through the ducts to nourish the baby. You certainly can still get mammograms and many times when a woman has a mammogram they have to take an additional view in order to get complete visualization of the breast tissue.

Q: Will I still be able to do a self examination?
A: The answer is "yes." The implants are always placed under the breast tissue so you have the implant, breast tissue and then the skin so you still can do a self examination which should always be done on a routine basis.

The best place to start concerning breast augmentation is with a consultation with a Board Certified plastic surgeon who can discuss your specific, personal goals, evaluate your individual case and advise you of all your options. Initial consultations with Dr. Brueck are free and take place in his office in Fort Myers or Cape Coral.

Dr. Brueck has been named one of the top plastic surgeons in Southwest Florida (Northport to Marco Island) for five consecutive years, including 2008, by Gulfshore Life magazine.

Dr. Brueck's world-class facility for plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery, includes the most advanced technologies and treatment therapies for plastic surgical and cosmetic non-surgical patient results.