Breast Augmentation in Charlotte, NC

• Breast augmentation surgery enhances volume, symmetry, and contour.
• Dr. Vincent Voci, a respected Charlotte plastic surgeon, customizes implants to suit individual preferences and anatomy.
• Whether for small breasts or changes from life events, the aim is to boost aesthetic appeal and self-confidence.
• Implants, either saline or silicone, are chosen accordingly.
• The procedure is tailored to each patient's specific goals.

For individuals seeking to enhance breast volume, symmetry, or contour, breast augmentation surgery offers a viable solution by incorporating saline or silicone implants. Dr. Vincent Voci, a respected plastic surgeon in Charlotte, collaborates closely with patients to determine the most suitable implant type and size tailored to their specific preferences and anatomical considerations. Whether addressing naturally petite breasts or changes resulting from life events such as pregnancy, aging, or weight fluctuations, the primary aim of breast augmentation remains consistent: to enhance both aesthetic appeal and self-confidence.

MENTOR cohesive implants use a proprietary cohesive material to allow for improved profile and texture of breast implant results. With soft outcomes, MENTOR implants can be customized for desired fullness and projection and can be ideal for women with small or fuller breasts. Many patients may opt for MENTOR implants for a more natural feeling result and optimal treatment options. Learn more about MENTOR highly cohesive silicone implants by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Vincent Voci to discover if you are a candidate for this procedure option.

Saline breast implants are filled with a sterile saltwater solution and offer no risk to the patient in terms of extracapsular spread or silicone leakage. Saline implants are appealing to many because they generally cost less than silicone implants. In some patients, silicone may be a better option due to the rippling that may occur along the edges of the saline implant that can be visible in thin-chested women. Patients considering saline implants must be at least 18 years of age.

Silicone breast implants are filled with a gel substance that looks and feels similar to natural breast tissue. They are ideal for women who are thin-chested. Silicone implants are specially engineered so that if the shell should become compromised (a surface crack), the silicone will remain intact within the implant (known as cohesive gel implants). Silicone implant defects are rare and can only be found through an MRI, unlike saline implants which will deflate. Patients must be at least 22 years of age to receive silicone implants.

• Saline: MENTOR® or Allergan (branded as Natrelle®)

• Silicone:  Allergan (branded as Natrelle® Gel), Mentor (branded as MemoryGel®) and Sientra, known simply as Silicone Gel Breast Implants

An implant profile depicts the distance the breast will project forward from the chest wall. Implants are made in low, moderate, high and extra high profiles.

Breast implants come in two shapes. Round implants tend to offer more fullness on the top of the breast, while teardrop implants are touted to mimic the shape and look of natural breasts.

Breast implants are made with a smooth or textured surface. Round implants can be chosen with either surface, while teardrop implants are made with a textured surface only.  

• Submammary (Subglandular):  Under the mammary gland, over the muscle      
• Subfascial (Retrofacial):  Under the fascia of the muscle       
• Dual Plane:  Along two planes/layers
• Submuscular (Retromuscular):  Mostly under the muscle
• Complete Submuscular (Full retromuscular):  Completely under the muscle

• Inframammary:  The incision is made in the breast crease where the breast meets the torso
• Periareolar:  The incision is made just under and along the areola
• Transaxillary:  The incision is made in the armpit
• Transumbilical:  The incision is made in the belly button

Patients sometimes have concerns about the safety of silicone breast implants because of the attention they received in the media years ago. However, the FDA did approve their safety. In addition, no evidence has ever been found to link silicone breast implants to cancer, auto-immune deficiency disease, or any other illness. Ultimately, 62% of today’s breast augmentation patients choose silicone over saline. For reconstruction cases, they choose them 3 times more often. 

Breast augmentation will help with size, but it will not correct sagging. If you are happy with the shape and laxity of your breasts, then implants alone may meet your cosmetic goals. If sagging is what is most bothersome to you, then you may be considered for a breast lift. During your consult, we will determine if you are better suited for breast augmentation, a lift, or a combination of the two.

Modern engineering creates strong and durable implants. With proper care and regular check-ups, the risks for rupture are rare. If a saline implant does rupture, the solution will be absorbed by the body and the implant will deflate, becoming visibly noticeable. If a silicone implant ruptures, the cohesive gel will stay intact and will not leak into the body. An MRI will be necessary to detect a silicone defect. 

Most implants will last about 10 to 15 years. Some can last even longer. If there is no rupture, leakage, deflation, or any other visible defects (such as rippling), then there is no need to change the implant or have any type of secondary surgery.