Breast Implants

Consultations offered at our two convenient locations in Fairfield, CT and White Plains, NY

Breast Implant Fairfield
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Selecting the appropriate breast implants is a significant decision for our breast augmentation patients. We offer today’s leading breast implant options, including gummy bear breast implants.

As a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast augmentation, Dr. Sofer is exceptionally knowledgeable about breast implants and can guide you to the best choice. Request your consultation online or call (203) 336-9862 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Sofer to talk about breast implants and your options. Women visit Dr. Sofer for breast augmentation from Westport, Norwalk, Stamford, and other nearby communities.

Before and After Photos

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Selecting Your Breast Implants

Dr. Sofer offers a variety of breast implants to accommodate each woman’s individual preferences and body type. Each type of implant he offers comes in either shaped or round form.

Shaped, or anatomical implants, have a sloping shape with more fullness at the bottom. These implants must be textured to keep them from rotating in the breast pocket. Some women prefer the natural look created by shaped implants. The benefit of round breast implants that they provide more upper pole fullness than shaped implants. If more projection at the base of the breast is desired, high-profile round breast implants can achieve that look.

Essentially, you have 4 breast implant options:

Saline Implants

A sterile saline solution is used to fill saline breast implants. Saline implants offer consistent shape, desired firmness, and appropriate feel. They are also filled after insertion, so may require smaller incisions. These implants are also the only ones that are FDA-recommended for women aged 18 to 21.

Silicone Implants

In contrast to saline implants, silicone implants are filled with silicone gel, which has a more natural breast tissue feel. These implants are approved by the FDA for breast augmentation in women 22 and older. Should you choose silicone, MRI screenings and ultrasounds can be used to assess the breast implant condition.

Gummy Bear Implants

A newer—and very popular—type of breast implant, the gummy bear implant, is referred to as “form-stable” because its highly cohesive gel holds its shape, even when cut. There is no risk of the gel leaking or migrating if the implant shell ruptures. It is designed to be safer and more natural-looking than earlier implant types.

Hybrid Implants

The FDA-approved IDEAL IMPLANT® is a type of structured breast implant filled with saline and containing no silicone gel. The ideal implant was developed to meet the demands of patients who were attracted to the natural look and feel of silicone implants but feel apprehensive about the possibility of a “silent rupture.” Although this event is uncommon, silent rupture—which occurs when an implant leaks but does not change its size or shape—is associated with silicone gel implants.

The benefit of round breast implants that they provide more fullness than form-stable implants. If more projection at the base of the breast is desired, high-profile round breast implants can achieve that look.

Resources

Learn more about Sientra® form-stable breast implants.

Get more detailed information about breast implants.

Breast Implant Pricing

Breast augmentation is typically billed as a 1-time fee that includes your entire experience from start to finish. The associated fees may include:

  • Initial consultation with the doctor and nurses (1 hour)
  • Preoperative appointment to review paperwork and gather information regarding medication and follow up appointments. Photos are usually taken and implants are selected. (1 to 2 hours)
  • Surgeon’s fee
  • Anesthesia
  • Operating room fee (includes equipment, staff, and room)
  • Price of implants
  • Garments (may or may not be included)
  • All follow-up visits (usually 3 to 6 visits, 15 to 30 minutes each)
  • Postoperative photos
  • Bandages and equipment used during follow-up visits
  • 24-hour, on-call surgeon

Certain factors influence fees and pricing among plastic surgery practices, including:

  • Geography (where you live/cost of living)
  • Surgical time (this varies based on the complexity of your surgery)
  • The skill of your doctor
  • Implant choice

Our office also offers convenient financing with CareCredit®.