Serving Los Alamitos, Long Beach, Seal Beach, Orange County, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and the greater Los Angeles area.

1) What Is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation enhances breast size and shape using silicone or saline implants, and in select cases fat transfer or hybrid techniques. Over time, pregnancy, weight change, and genetics can reduce upper-pole fullness or create asymmetry that clothing and bras cannot fully correct.

Dr. Raman Mehrzad offers Motiva, silicone, and saline implant options in Los Alamitos, tailoring size, profile, and placement to your chest width, tissue thickness, and lifestyle. The goal is proportionate, natural-looking results that fit your frame.

Patients from Long Beach, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, and throughout Orange County and Los Angeles choose Ocean Plastic Surgery Center for primary augmentation, implant exchange, and combination lift procedures when needed.

2) Who Is a Good Candidate?

• You want more volume, improved symmetry, or restored fullness after pregnancy or weight loss
• Your breasts are fully developed and you are in good general health
• You have realistic expectations about scars, implant maintenance, and long-term changes
• You are a non-smoker or can stop smoking before surgery
• You understand that implants are medical devices that may require future exchange or removal

3) How the Procedure Works

1. Consultation and sizing: Measurements, implant sizers, and imaging help select appropriate volume and profile.
2. Surgical plan: Choose incision location (inframammary, transaxillary, or periareolar when appropriate), pocket plane, and implant type.
3. Anesthesia: General anesthesia for comfort and safety.
4. Incision and pocket creation: A precise implant pocket is developed above or below the muscle depending on your anatomy.
5. Implant placement: Silicone or saline implants are inserted and centered on the chest wall.
6. Symmetry check and closure: Position is verified bilaterally before layered closure and dressings.

4) Recovery Timeline

Week 1: Chest tightness, swelling, and limited arm movement are normal. Prescription pain medication and a supportive bra help. Most patients rest at home and avoid driving while on narcotics.

Week 2: Discomfort improves and many desk workers return to work. Bruising fades. Avoid heavy lifting and raising arms overhead.

Month 1: Implants begin to settle into position. Light cardio may resume when cleared. Scar care instructions start once incisions are healed.

Month 3: Swelling resolves further and final shape becomes clearer. Scars fade with sun protection and silicone therapy when recommended.

5) Risks and What to Expect

• Capsular contracture, implant malposition, or asymmetry
• Changes in nipple sensation, usually temporary
• Scarring at the incision site, hidden in the breast fold or armpit when possible
• Implant rupture or need for future exchange
• Rare infection or bleeding requiring additional treatment

Serving patients from Los Alamitos, Long Beach, Seal Beach, Orange County, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and the greater Los Angeles area.

6) Before and After Gallery

Browse the before and after gallery on this page for breast augmentation results from patients in Los Alamitos and Orange County. Also see our scarless transaxillary option if avoiding a breast crease scar is a priority.

7) Frequently Asked Questions

Silicone or saline implants?
Silicone tends to feel more natural and is the most common choice today. Saline implants are filled after placement and may require a slightly smaller incision. Dr. Mehrzad will recommend the option that fits your tissue and goals.

How do I choose implant size?
Size is based on chest measurements, existing tissue, and your desired look in clothing and swimwear, not cup labels alone. Sizers during consultation help preview proportions.

When can I exercise after breast augmentation?
Light walking starts immediately. Upper-body workouts and running usually resume after surgeon clearance, often around six to eight weeks.