Enhance Your Natural Beauty with Breast Augmentation in San Jose
Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, helping women achieve their desired breast size, shape, and symmetry. Dr. Tony H. Pham combines surgical expertise with an artistic eye to create beautiful, natural-looking results tailored to your unique body proportions.
Whether you want to restore volume lost after pregnancy or weight loss, correct asymmetry, or simply enhance your natural figure, Dr. Pham will work closely with you to understand your goals and recommend the best approach for achieving your ideal results.
Benefits of Breast Augmentation
- Enhance breast size and fullness
- Improve breast symmetry and proportion
- Restore volume lost due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging
- Boost self-confidence and body image
- Expand clothing and swimwear options
Implant Options
Dr. Pham offers both saline and silicone breast implants, each with distinct advantages:
Silicone Implants
Silicone implants are filled with a cohesive silicone gel that closely mimics the feel of natural breast tissue. They are available in various shapes and profiles to complement your body type and achieve your desired look.
Saline Implants
Saline implants are filled with sterile saltwater solution after placement. They offer adjustability during surgery and provide peace of mind as any rupture is immediately noticeable and safely absorbed by the body.
Gummy Bear Implants
These highly cohesive silicone gel implants maintain their shape even if the shell is broken. They offer a more natural teardrop shape and are ideal for patients seeking a subtle, anatomical enhancement.
The Consultation Process
Your breast augmentation journey begins with a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Pham. During this appointment, you will:
- Discuss your aesthetic goals and expectations
- Review your medical history and current health
- Examine your breast anatomy and tissue characteristics
- Try on different implant sizes using special sizing systems
- View before and after photos of similar patients
- Receive personalized recommendations for implant type, size, and placement
Surgical Technique
Dr. Pham performs breast augmentation using the latest techniques to minimize scarring and optimize results. Incision options include:
- Inframammary (under the breast fold): The most common approach, providing excellent access and hidden scarring
- Periareolar (around the areola): Ideal for patients who want to combine augmentation with a lift
- Transaxillary (armpit): Leaves no scars on the breast itself
Implants can be placed either above the muscle (subglandular) or below the muscle (submuscular), depending on your anatomy and desired outcome.
Recovery & Results
Most patients can return to light activities within a few days and resume normal activities within 4-6 weeks. You will wear a supportive surgical bra during the initial healing period.
While you'll notice an immediate improvement in breast size and shape, final results become apparent as swelling subsides over the following weeks. Most patients enjoy their results for many years, with proper care and follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Breast augmentation typically takes 1-2 hours to perform. The exact duration depends on the technique used and whether any additional procedures are being combined.
Most patients return to light activities within 3-5 days and can resume normal activities within 4-6 weeks. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for 6 weeks.
Modern breast implants are designed to last many years. While they don't have an expiration date, many surgeons recommend replacement or evaluation every 10-15 years.
Dr. Pham uses techniques that minimize visible scarring. Incisions are strategically placed in natural creases or around the areola. Scars typically fade significantly over time and are easily concealed.
Most women can breastfeed after breast augmentation. The ability to breastfeed depends on the surgical technique used. Dr. Pham will discuss this during your consultation if breastfeeding is a concern.