Breast Augmentation in Irvine, California

Breast augmentation, also known as mammoplasty, has become the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States. For some women, breast augmentation is a way to enhance self-confidence and self-image. For others, breast augmentation is part of the reconstruction process following breast cancer or other conditions that can affect the breast. While the reasons for choosing breast augmentation in Orange County are personal, the one thing each woman shares is the desire to feel better about her body and herself.

If you are dissatisfied with your breasts, please get in touch with South Coast Plastic Surgery to set up a consultation. Dr. Kyle Song or Dr. Paige Benyamein will work closely with you to develop a surgical plan to deliver your desired look and feel. Imagine your breasts looking pert, full, and perfectly balanced with your figure, it can transform your life experience.

• Enhanced ConfidenceFeeling proud of your silhouette can positively impact every area of life, from fashion choices to social interactions. Fuller breasts often translate into greater self-assurance.
• Restored VolumePregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight loss can leave breasts deflated. Implants restore youthful fullness for a rejuvenated, feminine contour.
• Improved SymmetryMany women have naturally uneven breasts. Augmentation allows precise balancing so clothing fits better and proportions feel harmonious.
• Reconstruction After CancerImplants play a vital role in rebuilding the breast mound after mastectomy, helping survivors feel whole again.
• Correction of Congenital Shape IssuesTubular or under-developed breasts can be reshaped to a more typical, attractive form, reducing self-consciousness.
• Revision of Unsatisfactory SurgeryIf a prior augmentation did not meet expectations, advanced techniques at our practice can refine shape, size, or implant position for a superior result.

Restore volume lost after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight change

Correct asymmetry between breasts for balanced proportion

Enhance body silhouette and achieve your ideal feminine contour

Natural-looking results that move and feel like your own tissue

Every woman's body and aesthetic goals are unique, which is why we offer several breast augmentation approaches. During your consultation, Dr. Song or Dr. Benyamein will evaluate your anatomy and desires to recommend the technique that will best achieve your vision.

Primary Breast Augmentation

Primary breast augmentation is your first breast enhancement procedure using implants. This is ideal for women who have never had breast implants and are seeking to increase breast size, restore volume lost after pregnancy or weight changes, or correct breast asymmetry. During the procedure, your chosen implants are placed through discreet incisions to create fuller, more proportionate breasts. Results are immediately visible, with final outcomes emerging within 3-6 months as implants settle naturally.

Preservation Breast Augmentation

Preservation breast augmentation is an innovative technique that preserves your natural breast anatomy during surgery. Unlike traditional methods, this approach minimizes trauma to nerves, blood vessels, and breast tissue, resulting in faster recovery, reduced discomfort, maintained sensation, and beautifully natural movement. This advanced option is perfect for women seeking cutting-edge surgical technique with optimal long-term outcomes.

Breast Augmentation with Lift (Augmentation Mastopexy)

This combined procedure addresses both volume loss and breast sagging in a single surgery. It's perfect for women who need both lifting and enhancement—such as mothers experiencing post-pregnancy deflation and drooping, or those with significant skin laxity that implants alone cannot correct. Excess skin is removed, the breast tissue is lifted and reshaped, and implants are placed to restore volume. The result is lifted, fuller, and more youthful-looking breasts that sit higher on the chest wall.

Revision Breast Augmentation

Revision breast augmentation is performed to replace, remove, or adjust existing breast implants from a previous surgery. This specialized procedure addresses complications such as capsular contracture, implant rupture, malposition, or simply changes in aesthetic preferences. Dr. Song and Dr. Benyamein have advanced expertise in corrective breast surgery, using meticulous techniques to resolve complications and deliver the beautiful, natural results you desire.

The best candidates for our Ladera Ranch breast augmentation surgery are healthy women who are at a stable weight. In cases where the breast skin has lost its elasticity, breast augmentation alone will not correct the sagging. To create a healthy, youthful look, it may be advised that you combine a breast lift (mastopexy) with breast augmentation for lifted, fuller, youthful breasts.

Comprehensive Consultation & Assessment

Your journey begins with a detailed consultation. We will:

• Evaluate your anatomy and discuss your goals
• Explore implant options (saline, silicone, or gummy bear implants)
• Review incision and placement techniques
• Develop a surgical plan tailored to your vision

During your consultation, we’ll use advanced 3D visualization through Crisalix imaging to show you realistic previews of your potential outcomes, and you’ll have immediate access to all your consultation notes and treatment recommendations through your personal patient portal.

The Breast Augmentation Procedure

On surgery day, you'll experience our meticulous preservation approach:

Pre-Surgery Preparation

• Administration of anesthesia for your complete comfort
• Final review of your surgical plan and implant selection

Advanced Surgical Techniques

• Hydrodissection - Specialized solutions gently separate tissue planes instead of cutting
• Blunt dissection - Instruments push tissues aside rather than cutting through them
• Balloon-assisted expansion - Controlled creation of the implant pocket
• Cooper's ligament preservation - Your natural support system remains completely intact

While every patient’s experience varies, most follow this general recovery timeline:

First 48–72 hours:

• Mild discomfort and swelling
• Pain controlled with medication and supportive garments

Days 3–5:

• Return to desk work and light activities
• Noticeable improvement in comfort and mobility

1–2 weeks:

• Resume most daily routines
• Breasts begin to soften and take on a natural appearance

4–6 weeks:

• Gradual return to exercise
• Final results continue to refine as tissues settle

You’ll wear a supportive, wire-free bra and follow a personalized recovery plan. Track your healing journey with real-time updates and personalized guidance at every stage through your Adoreal platform. This allows your care team to stay closely connected, monitor your progress, and respond quickly to any questions or concerns, supporting a safe, well-guided recovery experience.

Your Breast Augmentation Results

• Immediately: Enhanced shape and contour
• 2–4 weeks: Swelling subsides, breasts settle naturally
• 3–6 months: Final results become soft, symmetrical, and beautifully balanced

Your results are protected long-term with comprehensive warranty coverage, including medical complication protection and satisfaction guarantees. You’ll maintain access to all your treatment records and have ongoing support for any questions about maintaining your results.

Plastic surgeons in the U.S. now have four main choices of manufacturers of silicone and saline breast implants with FDA approval. At South Coast Plastic Surgery we offer: Motiva, Sientra, Allergan, and Mentor, providing you with the broadest range of high-quality options to achieve your ideal outcome.

Motiva® Round and Ergonomix® implants are now FDA-approved for augmentation (primary and revision). These implants feature the patented SmoothSilk® surface designed to enhance biocompatibility and lower inflammation. They also include an ergonomic gel shell that helps the implant adapt to body position. Clinical trial data show very low complication rates: e.g., less than 1% for capsular contracture or rupture.

At South Coast Plastic Surgery, we now recommend Motiva as our first line option for patients seeking advanced silicone gel implants with the latest safety and ergonomic design.

Sientra silicone gel breast implants are available only to board-certified plastic surgeons and are not available to MD’s who have not gone through the rigorous training to achieve board-certification. Sientra implants are produced with the latest in silicone gel technology, creating an implant that is formable.

These implants have the advantage of retaining their shape whether you are standing up or lying down, which prevents them from rippling or folding in their shells. Sientra implants have an extremely low rupture rate, which reduces the risk of the need for a secondary surgery due to a ruptured implant.

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We also offer Mentor cohesive gel implants, known for their natural feel and proven safety record. Mentor implants provide excellent shape retention and are a popular choice among patients seeking balanced, natural-looking results.

Allergan semi-solid implants offer another premium option, providing a soft, natural feel with excellent durability. These implants are designed to maintain their shape while moving naturally with your body.

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For women younger than 22 years of age, saline implants are the only commercially available option for cosmetic breast augmentation. Some women opt for saline because they are more comfortable with the idea of an implant made with a saltwater solution. Saline implants are not filled until after insertion, so the incisions can be slightly smaller than those needed when placing silicone implants.

What’s right for you?

The majority of women prefer silicone implants as they tend to produce a more natural look and feel. Today’s silicone gel is semi-firm to the touch yet is still malleable and pliant, and closely mimics the bounce and feel of natural breast tissue.

In breast augmentation, the shape of the implant plays a key role in determining your final breast appearance.

‍Teardrop-Shaped Implants

‍Anatomical implants are shaped like a natural breast, with more volume concentrated at the bottom and tapering off toward the top. These teardrop-shaped implants are more popular for women with little natural breast tissue in performing breast reconstruction surgery. Anatomical implants are also the most common implant shape of choice for older women, as the graduated shape more closely resembles the natural appearance of a breast at that stage of life.

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Round Breast Implants

Round implants provide volume throughout the breast, including the upper portion of the breast. While some women seek this aesthetic, as it gives a full, high look, others believe that this upper volume makes the implants look too unnatural.

During your consultation, Dr. Song or Dr. Benyamein will help you determine which implant shape best suits your anatomy and aesthetic goals.

Understanding how surgical technique, implant choice, and safety protocols influence breast augmentation results can help patients set realistic expectations and feel confident in their treatment decisions.

Achieving Natural-Looking Results

Natural-looking breast augmentation results depend on thoughtful planning, surgical expertise, and techniques tailored to your anatomy and aesthetic goals. When these elements are carefully aligned, breast augmentation can enhance shape and proportion while maintaining a soft, balanced, and authentic appearance.

At South Coast Plastic Surgery, achieving natural-looking breast augmentation results begins with selecting the right surgeon, implant, and surgical approach for each individual. Every patient’s anatomy, lifestyle, and priorities are carefully considered to support outcomes that feel harmonious and true to their body.

Our expert plastic surgeons apply advanced techniques and an artistic understanding of balance and proportion to help patients pursue natural-looking results.

Is Scarring a Concern?

Incision placement is also an important part of the overall result. Incisions are carefully selected and precisely made to support healing and minimize visible scarring whenever possible. Common approaches include the periareolar, inframammary, and transaxillary incisions, chosen based on your anatomy and implant type.

Scar Healing Timeline:

As healing progresses, scars naturally evolve over time:

• Weeks 1–2: Redness and mild elevation are part of normal healing
• Months 1–3: Scars begin to soften and flatten
• Around 6 months: Scars fade significantly
• 1–2 years: Scars often continue to lighten and become less noticeable

With proper scar care and adherence to post-operative guidance, many patients find their scars fade into thin, discreet lines that blend naturally with surrounding skin.

Breast augmentation is generally considered a safe and effective procedure, with high patient satisfaction rates. However as with any surgery, there are potential risks and complications to be aware of.

Potential risks include:

• Bleeding or hematoma (rare, treatable)
• Infection (prevented with antibiotics and sterile technique)
• Reactions to anesthesia (minimized with careful pre-operative screening)
• Capsular contracture (scar tissue tightening around the implant)
• Implant rupture or leakage (modern implants have very low rupture rates)
• Changes in nipple or breast sensation (usually temporary)
• Breast asymmetry (rare with skilled surgeons)
• Scarring (minimized with precise incision placement)

Reducing your risk:

Having your surgery performed by an experienced plastic surgeon such as Dr. Song or Dr. Benyamein dramatically reduces the chance of complications or risks in your breast augmentation surgery. Our surgeons:

• Use advanced, proven techniques
• Perform surgery in a fully accredited facility
• Follow rigorous safety protocols
• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative care
• Offer 24/7 emergency support

Your safety and well-being are our top priorities. We will discuss all potential risks during your consultation and answer any questions you may have.