Breast Augmentation

The cost of breast augmentation in Vancouver is determined by your individual needs. Following your consultation, Dr. MacDonald’s assistant will provide a detailed breakdown of your breast augmentation costs.

During your breast augmentation, you will be given general anesthesia, so you should not feel discomfort. You will be prescribed pain medication to take following your procedure. During your consultation, be sure to discuss your pain concerns with Dr. MacDonald.

The best time for a breast augmentation is when you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for the procedure. Ideally, you should be at a stable weight. For any type of breast rejuvenation procedure, it is best to wait at least a year after you stop breastfeeding for your breasts to return to their pre-pregnancy size.

Most patients will notice visible improvements to their figures immediately following their breast augmentation procedure. However, swelling in the treated area often obscures results for a few weeks. As swelling subsides and your body heals, you will notice a fuller, more contoured appearance to your breasts. 

Breast augmentation recovery time is dependent upon the individual, and swelling may take up to 6 months to resolve. 

By maintaining your healthy lifestyle and weight, you will experience long-lasting results from your breast augmentation. As breast implants are not lifelong devices, implants should be exchanged or removed every 10-15 years.

Dr. MacDonald suggests that you avoid strenuous activities that increase your heart rate or use your chest muscles until at least 6 weeks after your surgery. However, you are encouraged to begin slowly walking as soon as possible. After your 6 weeks of recovery time, Dr. MacDonald will advise you as to when you can start exercising again.

Yes, Dr. MacDonald is an expert in multiple cosmetic breast surgery procedures, including breast lift, breast augmentation with lift, breast implant removal, and more.

Breast augmentation and breast lift surgery address different breast concerns, even though both can improve breast shape and confidence. Breast augmentation surgery increases breast size and restores fullness using saline or silicone breast implants. A breast lift reshapes and elevates sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning breast tissue. If your main concern is volume loss, breast augmentation may be the better option. If your breasts sit lower on the chest or the nipples have dropped, a breast lift may be more appropriate. Dr. MacDonald evaluates breast volume, skin laxity, and breast position to recommend the most effective breast enhancement procedure.

There are several breast augmentation decisions involved in planning surgery, and each one affects your final breast augmentation results. Patients choosing breast augmentation in Vancouver may decide between saline breast implants and silicone breast implants based on feel, appearance, anatomy, and personal preference. Breast implant surgery also involves choosing implant size, implant placement above or below the pectoralis muscle, and incision location. Dr. MacDonald customizes every breast augmentation procedure based on your natural breast tissue, body proportions, and cosmetic goals. The best type of breast augmentation is the one that creates natural-looking breast enhancement for your individual frame.

Before and after breast augmentation changes usually include fuller breasts, improved breast symmetry, enhanced upper pole fullness, and a more proportionate body contour. Patients with naturally small breasts or volume loss after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes often notice a rounder and more balanced silhouette after breast implant surgery. The exact breast augmentation before and after result depends on many factors, including implant size, implant type, your starting anatomy, and the amount of natural breast tissue you have. Dr. MacDonald focuses on breast augmentation results that complement your figure rather than creating ones that look overly large, heavy, or out of proportion.

Yes, breast augmentation with lift is often the best option for patients who want both fuller breasts and a more lifted breast position. This combined breast surgery can be ideal when the breasts have lost volume and also developed sagging. Breast implants restore breast fullness, while the breast lift improves shape and repositions the breasts higher on the chest. Dr. MacDonald evaluates your breast anatomy to determine whether combining a breast lift and augmentation will provide the most complete result.

Choosing between saline and silicone breast implants depends on your anatomy, cosmetic goals, and personal preferences. Some breast augmentation patients prioritize a certain feel, while others are more focused on incision options, cost, or how much natural breast tissue they have before surgery. Dr. MacDonald reviews these factors during your breast augmentation consultation so you can understand how implant type may affect your breast enhancement results. She also considers implant placement and breast tissue coverage when making recommendations. The best breast implants for your procedure are the ones that suit your body proportions and help create the breast augmentation result you want.

Choosing the right breast implant size is one of the most important parts of breast augmentation planning because the best size should fit your body frame, chest width, natural breast tissue, and long-term goals. Larger implants are not always better if they create a result that feels too heavy or looks less natural over time. Dr. MacDonald discusses your current breast size, desired breast shape, and overall proportions during your consultation to help guide your implant selection. The goal of breast augmentation is not just bigger breasts, but a fuller, more balanced breast contour for your body.

Breast augmentation incisions are placed strategically so implants can be inserted safely while helping breast augmentation scars stay as discreet as possible. Incision options may include placement under the breast or around the areola, depending on the surgical plan. In many breast augmentation procedures, the incision in the crease beneath the breast is commonly used because it provides direct access for implant placement and tends to stay hidden in the natural fold. The best incision location depends on your anatomy, implant type, and cosmetic goals, all of which will be discussed in your breast augmentation consultation.

After breast augmentation surgery, exercise needs to be resumed gradually so the implants, breast tissue, and incisions can heal properly. Dr. MacDonald encourages slow walking as soon as possible after breast implant surgery because light movement can support circulation and early recovery. However, breast augmentation patients should avoid strenuous workouts, activities that increase heart rate, and exercises that use the chest muscles for about 4 to 6 weeks. Returning to workouts too soon can increase swelling, discomfort, and healing problems. At follow-up visits, Dr. MacDonald will monitor your breast augmentation recovery and help determine when it is safe to restart more demanding exercise routines.

You will notice a visible change right away, but final breast augmentation results take time to fully settle. In the early stage after breast implant surgery, swelling can make the breasts look higher, firmer, or less natural than they will later on. As the healing process continues, the implants settle, and the breast shape softens into a more natural contour. Swelling may take up to six months to fully resolve, with most patients seeing steady improvement over time.

Breast augmentation results are long-lasting, but breast implants are not considered lifetime devices. Many breast augmentation patients enjoy their breast enhancement results for about 10 to 15 years, especially when they maintain a healthy lifestyle and stable weight. Even with successful breast implant surgery, the breasts can still change over time because of aging, pregnancy, weight fluctuation, or natural tissue changes. Some patients eventually choose implant exchange, breast revision surgery, or implant removal depending on their needs. Long-term follow-up and attention to changes in breast shape, symmetry, or comfort can help guide future decisions.