Genetics, hormones, and overall body composition or body fat are all factors that can lead to variations in breast size. No matter the variables involved, women who are interested in increasing the size of their breasts and enhancing their shape or volume often turn to breast augmentation.
The Milwaukee and Madison area’s Dr. Maida Parkins at Parkins Plastic Surgery provides breast augmentation for a variety of reasons, such as to increase the fullness and projection of breasts, improve the balance of the hip and breast contours, enhance self-image and body confidence, restore volume lost due to weight fluctuations or pregnancy, give the breasts a more natural shape, or improve natural breast asymmetry.
Estimate Varies Based on Consultation
Estimate Varies Based on Consultation
Is breast augmentation worth it? What is the goal of breast augmentation? People who have had this surgery are often asked, “How did breast augmentation change your life?”
Breast augmentation consistently ranks No. 1 out of the top five cosmetic surgical procedures performed in the United States each year, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Breast augmentation can create a striking change if desired. Smaller implants or fat transfer can be used to add subtle volume. With the direction of a skilled surgeon, breasts can grow in size, change in shape and contour, and give your body the hourglass figure you’ve dreamed of. Breast augmentation can make your breasts larger, fuller, and more youthful looking, giving you a boost in self-confidence.
Breast implants are also highly customizable. Patients can choose the best size and shape to fit with their body type and lifestyle. The results are also long-lasting, as it’s common for implants to last for more than 10 years or more.
Dr. Parkins puts her patients first by creating a personal and individualized experience for each breast augmentation patient at our boutique practice. Women who choose Parkins Plastic Surgery for their breast augmentation procedure can expect complete attention to detail and a personal touch that helps them feel at home. Dr. Parkins provides a female perspective on breast augmentation, empathizing with patients, seeking to understand their unique concerns, and helping them get what they need.
Patients feel confident approaching Dr. Parkins with their most confidential physical concerns. By the end of their breast augmentation experience, they’ve made a true friend who supports their journey to wellness and confidence. The Parkins Plastic Surgery team’s honest approach to treatment and patient interactions makes all the difference in creating beautiful outcomes and positive experiences.
How do you prepare for your breast augmentation consultation? The first step in your breast augmentation journey is a meeting with the team at Parkins Plastic Surgery. A personalized breast augmentation consultation gives you the perfect opportunity to get to know the staff and ask any questions you have about your breast surgery, from results to pricing and associated costs. We believe in thorough patient education and use this initial visit to help patients understand what they can expect.
The consultation will be a one-on-one, no-obligation visit with Dr. Parkins. She will review your medical history and go over any areas of your body that you would like to address with plastic surgery.
Specifically, for your breast augmentation consultation, you can share the kind of aesthetic you’d like to achieve, whether that’s overall larger breasts, improvements in symmetry and projection, or enhanced cup size and position. You can get a better idea of what Dr. Parkins can do by viewing breast implant before-and-after photos to see breast augmentation patients who chose them.
Dr. Parkins will also collect your medical history and complete a thorough physical examination. Once we’ve established a clear idea of your goals and what you want moving forward, Dr. Parkins will provide their opinion and work with you to build a personalized breast augmentation plan. Breast enhancement is not a one-size-fits-all process, and Dr. Parkins approaches each surgery as a one-of-a-kind procedure to help you feel like your very best self.
We strongly recommend coming to this meeting with some pictures of breasts you like (a quick Google image search works perfectly) to give us some insight into your aesthetic. Finally, we’ll take some pictures to help plan the breast augmentation process, and you’ll be on your way. Dr. Parkins will map out their blueprint for the surgery and make sure you clearly understand what will happen throughout your breast augmentation procedure and recovery process.
Your consultation is also the time to ask questions about benefits and risks, recovery time, and breast implant cost. It’s natural to feel a little nervous. However, the majority of our team is made up of women, and we are here to offer our expertise and help you feel calm, well cared for, and comfortable.
Dr. Maida Parkins is committed to surgical excellence through education, compassion, and confidentiality. Her experience is unparalleled and highly sought after in the Madison and Milwaukee area. A consultation with Dr. Maida Parkins is conducted at our private, state-of-the-art surgical facility where you will have all your questions answered so you can confidently start your surgical journey.
Parkins Plastic Surgery is excited to announce our newest addition– the incredible VECTRA 3D Imaging Camera! VECTRA’s lifelike 3-D simulation will give you a complete preview of how your results are likely to appear on your body* – not an approximation on a model. With VECTRA, you can experiment with different surgical options and work with Dr. Parkins to develop the best cosmetic plan for you. No more trying on multiple pairs of implants and imagining what the results could look like. Have confidence in your decision with the VECTRA 3D Imaging System at Parkins Plastic Surgery!
The VECTRA Breast Sculptor takes measurements of your breasts to determine what implant size may be best for you. The VECTRA software is a fantastic tool for patients to visualize their breast augmentation, but it can also simulate a breast lift (mastopexy) and certain breast revisions. A side-by-side comparison with a pre-surgical photo and different implant sizes helps patients feel more confident in their cosmetic decision. Patients love this feature because they can “try-on” multiple different implant sizes and see the simulated results instantly.
*Individual results may vary
The next question you might have is, “What is the process for breast augmentation?” Just as no two breast augmentation patients are the same, each treatment plan is unique. Dr. Parkins and our entire staff make it a point to get to know patients personally, so they can create a plan for breast augmentation surgery that matches each patient’s ideal vision. Since body shape is closely tied to feelings of confidence, our team finds it vital to listen closely and work with compassion, helping your personal goals become reality.
Ready to discover more about breast augmentation for Milwaukee or Madison area women? Contact Parkins Plastic Surgery's friendly staff at (262) 269-1050 today, or send a message online to request a consultation.
Have you been wondering, “When should I consider breast augmentation?” “What is the ideal weight for breast augmentation?” or maybe something like, “How do you know if you’re a good candidate for breast augmentation?” The choice for breast augmentation is a highly personal one. That said, there are some common themes shared by women who decide to get breast implants. Many of Dr. Parkins’ patients choose the procedure after experiencing changes in breast volume due to breastfeeding, noticing deflated breasts due to dramatic weight loss, developing a mismatch in breast shape and size, or simply feeling self- conscious due to having small breasts. Understanding your BMI before your consultation will help determine your eligibility for surgery.
You may also want to know, “Who should not get breast augmentation?” It’s important to know what breast augmentation surgery can and cannot do. Breast augmentation is not designed to correct severely drooping breasts. You may need to combine a breast lift with breast augmentation to give sagging breasts a fuller, perkier, and lifted appearance if you are concerned about drooping.
One of the most highly sought-after plastic surgery procedures in the United States is breast augmentation. Milwaukee and Madison area plastic surgeon Dr. Maida Parkins regularly works with women who choose breast enlargement with breast implants or fat transfer breast augmentation for a variety of reasons, whether they are looking to regain a more youthful shape or want to correct asymmetry in breast size or volume. At Parkins Plastic Surgery, you will find compassionate care from our team who understand how the appearance of the breasts can make women feel anything from self-conscious to confident. Dr. Parkins and her team take every step possible to ensure you will feel comfortable every step of the way.
At Parkins Plastic Surgery, we use Sientra silicone gel breast implants. Sientra implants are FDA-approved and have an unrivaled safety profile, with some of the lowest complication rates clinically shown through a robust 10-year study*. Not only are Sientra implants safe, but they are also backed by their Platinum 20TM year warranty which provides the longest length of coverage, most financial assistance, and least restrictions in the industry. Sientra implants are designed to hold their shape while maintaining a remarkably soft feel. With two surface types, over 340 implant options, and 6 projection levels, Sientra breast implants can help you see the look you’ve always wanted.
* Stevens WG et al. Ten-year core study data for Sientra’s Food and Drug Administration—approved round and shaped breast implants with cohesive silicone gel. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018;141(4S):7S-19S.
Fat transfer has revolutionized the field of breast augmentation. From the beginning of cosmetic breast surgery, doctors have relied on saline and silicone implants to provide safe, customizable, and beautiful results. After years of research and clinical testing, today, Dr. Parkins’ patients can choose to increase their breast size with their own fat tissue. Though variations of the fat transfer breast augmentation technique have been in use since 1995, results varied widely depending on the surgeon’s skill and the patient’s anatomy. Today, plastic surgeons can provide a gorgeous look that feels completely natural (because it is) and patients love. Even though fat transfer breast augmentation (also known as lipoaugmentation) has been on the rise, in comparison to traditional breast augmentation techniques, it’s still relatively uncommon.
The concept behind fat transfer breast augmentation is beautifully simple. Dr. Parkins takes fat tissue from a trouble area such as the thighs, back, abdomen, or love handles, and then injects these cells into the breast. This breast augmentation process is also known as autologous fat grafting and can increase breast volume up to one cup size. Our patients particularly love fat transfer breast augmentation because they not only get to see fuller, more shapely breasts, but they also receive liposuction in the same breast augmentation operation for a more harmonious body contour.
During the 10 days leading up to your fat transfer breast augmentation surgery, Dr. Parkins asks that you avoid taking any anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, which can induce blood-thinning. If you have any questions about a particular medication, please don’t hesitate to call us and ask.
The morning of surgery, we recommend wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothes, and be sure you have a friend or loved one at the ready to drive you home post-op. Dr. Parkins will go into everything you need to know about these logistical details during your consultation.
During your surgical visit, Dr. Parkins will perform two sequential procedures. First, they will carefully remove fat from a targeted area of the body. This fat is then purified and precisely injected into the breasts to create a uniform volume increase.
To help ensure the maximum survival of fat tissue, we take several precautions, including avoiding any trauma at the removal site, meticulous refinement of the harvested fat, and injections in small aliquots of fat rather than in large portions. Usually, the breast augmentation procedure requires one to two hours to perform.
Would you like more advice about how you can benefit from breast augmentation for Milwaukee or Madison area women? Contact Parkins Plastic Surgery's friendly staff at (262) 269-10500 today, or send a message online to request a consultation.
How long does it take to recover from breast augmentation? How painful is breast augmentation recovery? These are some of the questions patients who are new to breast augmentation frequently ask the Parkins Plastic Surgery team. A typical breast augmentation procedure with implants can take about an hour to complete, depending on the type of implant and techniques used. Patients return home about two hours after their breast augmentation surgery. For safety reasons, you must have a family member or friend take you home and stay with you for the first 24 hours after breast augmentation.
During the first few days after breast augmentation, you will experience some pain and swelling in your breasts. These sensations are normal and will go away with time as your body heals. Pain medication will be prescribed to ease any discomfort you experience, but most patients are able to control their discomfort with only over-the-counter pain medication. You may also be required to wear a surgical bra or compression garment at all times for several days after breast augmentation surgery. These garments provide stability for the implants, improve circulation, and can help to prevent an accumulation of fluid, known as “edema.”
It is important to rest after breast augmentation surgery, since your body is devoting considerable energy to healing. We recommend taking at least two days off of work or any other type of major responsibility.
You can perform light exercise, including walking and gentle aerobics, about two weeks after breast augmentation surgery with implants.
Rigorous upper body workouts, running, and weight lifting should be postponed for at least four weeks after getting your implants.
Patients generally resume all normal activities after one month—but Dr. Parkins is the only one qualified to assess how far along your healing has progressed. It is vital that you maintain regularly scheduled follow-up visits and follow all of Dr. Parkins’ instructions after breast augmentation surgery to ensure proper healing and limited complications.
For fat transfer breast augmentation, once your procedure is complete, the initial recovery period of rest takes about three days. After that, any remaining swelling or soreness will dissipate over the next few weeks.
Complete breast augmentation recovery takes anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of months. Dr. Parkins will observe your condition carefully throughout this process and will advise you on when you can safely resume your regular activities. After approximately three months, you’ll see full results.
Visit our before & after patient photo gallery, where stunning transformations come to life, showcasing the remarkable journey of physical change and personal growth.
You can choose to pair breast augmentation (which some people slangily call a “boob job” or “boob augmentation“) with other procedures, such as a breast lift. This may be recommended if your goals are not just increased breast volume and projection, but also breasts that sit in a higher position on the chest wall. Women who want to make a change to their existing breast implants, whether to change their size or shape—or remove them completely—can choose breast revision.
For smaller breasts, Dr. Parkins offers breast reduction, as well as nipple-areola reduction. Men who want to address the problem of gynecomastia (development of male breasts) can opt for male breast reduction.
Any breast surgery—breast augmentation, lift, or reduction—may be part of a Mommy Makeover, which combines multiple procedures to address physical changes caused by pregnancy and childbirth.
The techniques used in fat transfer breast augmentation can also be used to add volume to the buttocks. Fat grafting augmentation in this case works the same way: Fat cells are carefully harvested from one area, then purified and injected elsewhere to create curves. Aside from breast augmentation, Parkins Plastic Surgery also offers other forms of cosmetic surgery to enhance the body and face, such as tummy tuck, post weight loss surgery, and more.
At Parkins Plastic Surgery we believe in customized, personal care. Which is why great thought and attention went into designing our AAAASF Certified Surgical facility, set on the shores of Silver Lake. The serenity and confidentiality of our office location allows our patients to receive the highest quality of care so that they can feel refreshed and confident after their procedure.
Parkins Plastic Surgery provides a range of procedures for the breast (breast augmentation, breast lift, breast revision, and breast reduction for women, as well as men dealing with gynecomastia), body (tummy tuck, liposuction, arm and thigh lifts, and general post-weight loss surgery), and face (facelift, neck lift, otoplasty, and blepharoplasty). Patients who want nonsurgical treatments can enjoy the results of BOTOX®, dermal fillers for contour changes and lip augmentation, chemical peels, dermaplaning, laser skin resurfacing, microneedling, HydraFacial®, CoolSculpting®, Non-Surgical Hair Restoration, and more in Wisconsin, including Lake Country’s Oconomowoc, Waukesha, Brookfield, and the entire Milwaukee and Madison area.
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