breast procedures

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure where silicone or saline implants are placed in your breast pocket for greater volume and better shape. The type, size and dimensions of the implants are chosen specific to your body and your needs after a discussion with Dr. Park.

Breast Augmentation

Implants are FDA-approved and generally safe. We’ll discuss risks like capsular contracture, rupture, or malposition. FDA does recommend routine screening for women with breast implants starting 5 years after the initial placement (MRI or US), and then every 2-3 years after the first imaging.
Although very rare, there is a lymphoma, or Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ACLC) associated with textured breast implants. Although very rare, we do NOT use textured permanent implants anymore given the association with the disease.

Are breast implants safe?

Most patients can breastfeed after augmentation, especially when the implant is placed under the muscle. However, there's a small risk of decreased milk production. Your glandular tissue will also undergo changes through pregnancy and breastfeeding, so you may notice change in volume or shape after pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Can I still breastfeed after augmentation?

I wish implants lasted forever without issues, but they are not lifetime devices. While many can last 10–20 years, they may eventually need replacement due to rupture, capsular contracture, or aesthetic changes.

Will implants need to be replaced over time?

Most patients return to non-strenuous work within 5–7 days. You will be given a handout regarding activity recommendations after surgery that you can follow. You can resume light activities after 2 weeks and full activity, including more vigorous exercises, at around 6 weeks.

What is the recovery time?

We’ll consider your body proportions, chest width, and tissue characteristics. Using sizers, 3D imaging, and your input on your desired look, we’ll find a size that meets your goals while maintaining a natural and safe result.

How do I choose the right size?

You can choose between saline and silicone implants. Silicone implants tend to feel more natural, while saline implants are filled after insertion, allowing for a slightly smaller incisions. I’ll help guide you based on your goals and anatomy.

What are my implant options?

BIA-ALCL stands for Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.

It is not breast cancer — it is a rare type of lymphoma (a cancer of the immune system) that can develop in the fluid or scar tissue (capsule) around a breast implant.

Which Implants Are Associated With BIA-ALCL?

BIA-ALCL has been primarily linked to textured-surface breast implants, especially those made by certain manufacturers no longer in use. Smooth implants have not been clearly associated with this condition.

Textured implants were once used to reduce capsular contracture or stabilize anatomical (teardrop-shaped) implants.

The risk of BIA-ALCL remains very low — current estimates range from 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 86,000, depending on the implant brand and texture type.

What Is BIA-ALCL?

Breast reduction is a surgical procedure that involves removal of the breast tissue so that the breasts get both smaller and lifted up. Many women with large breasts experience both negative physical and psychological symptoms due to large, heavy breasts. Breast reduction in appropriate patients will help improve those symptoms.

Breast REDUCTION

Most patients return to sedentary work in about 1–2 weeks. Returning to work that requires some physical activity typically requires 3-4 weeks of healing. Full healing will require at least 6 weeks, at which point you can resume more vigorous exercises. You’ll wear a support bra and avoid heavy lifting during the initial phase.

What is recovery like?

It depends on the technique and how much tissue is removed. Some patients retain the ability to breastfeed, while others may have reduced function. Your glandular tissue will also undergo changes through pregnancy and breastfeeding, so you may notice change in volume or shape after pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Can I breastfeed after a reduction?

We’ll discuss your desired size, but reductions are typically based on symptom relief and tissue removal. I aim to leave a size that balances comfort and aesthetic goals. In general, I aim to remove about 50% of your current breast tissue volume.

How much smaller will my breasts be?

Scars usually follow an anchor pattern. Seldom can I offer a lollipop scar, as it limits the amount of tissue resection and movement. While they are permanent, they fade over time and can often be concealed under a bra or bikini.

What scars will I have?

If your symptoms are well documented and you meet criteria for medical necessity, insurance often covers the procedure. We’ll help submit documentation and photos as needed.

Will insurance cover my breast reduction?

If you experience neck, back, or shoulder pain, skin irritation, posture problems, or difficulty with physical activity due to large breasts, you are likely a candidate.

Am I a candidate for breast reduction?

A mastopexy, or breast lift, is a surgical procedure that raises and reshapes sagging breasts. Over time, factors like aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, and gravity can cause the breasts to lose their youthful shape and firmness. Mastopexy removes excess skin and tightens surrounding tissue to support the new breast contour. The nipple and areola may also be repositioned to a more youthful height and, if needed, resized. In some cases, a breast lift is combined with other techniques to enhance long-term support and aesthetic results—such as an internal bra or surgical mesh reinforcement.

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

The internal bra provides extra internal support, especially for patients with inadequate soft tissue support. This generally involves using an extra material, such as absorbable mesh. Your surgeon will determine whether it's appropriate for your goals and anatomy. You can learn more HERE

What is the internal bra, and do I need one?

All breast lift procedures leave some scars, but they are carefully placed and typically fade over time. Depending on the technique, your scar can be peri-areolar (around your areola), Lollipop, or inverted T. Scar care products and good healing habits can help minimize their appearance.

Will I have visible scars?

A lift reshapes and raises the breast without adding volume. If you desire fuller upper-pole volume, a breast augmentation with implants or fat transfer can be performed at the same time.

What’s the difference between a lift and an augmentation?