Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants) Little Rock, AR

Learn how Dr. Branman can help you boost your confidence with the breasts you desire

Every woman deserves to feel self-assured and happy with her body. However, if you are bothered by the appearance of your breasts, it can be difficult to feel confident in yourself and your appearance. Board certified Little Rock cosmetic surgeon Dr. Rhys Branman understands just how much this can impact your self-esteem because he’s helped hundreds of patients like you boost their feminine curves and their confidence through breast augmentation surgery in Little Rock, AR.

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Whether you’ve always felt self-conscious of your naturally small breasts, or you’ve noticed loss of volume and shape after pregnancy, weight loss, or the natural aging process, expertly performed breast augmentation can help you enhance your look and feel confident in your appearance every day.

Why Consider Breast Augmentation?

When performed by an experienced cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Branman, breast augmentation is a straightforward procedure that offers dramatic improvement without excessive discomfort or downtime. Our patients typically return to work within the first week and are enjoying their final results within a few months—and with advancements in surgical techniques and breast implant options, recovery is becoming shorter, more comfortable, and less prone to complications.

So, why do many women get breast augmentation? Here are some of the most popular reasons our patients state:

“I feel self-conscious about my small breasts when wearing certain clothes.”
“I don’t feel like my breasts are proportionate to the rest of my body.”
“I’ve lost fullness in the upper part of my breasts after having kids.”
“My breasts are noticeably asymmetrical.”
“I’m bothered by the shape of my breasts.”
“I just want to feel confident in (and out of) clothes.”
“After weaning my children from breastfeeding I missed my full breasts.”

The decision to have a breast augmentation procedure is a deeply personal one that should be made by you alone, with the guidance of a qualified board certified cosmetic surgeon.

Before and after breast augmentation with Little Rock breast augmentation surgeon Dr. Rhys Branman

“I love the shape. I didn’t want to go big and these are perfect for my body. The staff was excellent and helpful, always kind and responsive.”

How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost in Little Rock, AR?

The cost of breast augmentation in Little Rock, AR ranges between $3,900 & up for saline implants and $4,900 & up for silicone. The exact price varies depending on your choice of implant (silicone gel implants cost a little more), your goals, and your individual anatomy. During your personalized consultation with Dr. Branman, you will receive a detailed fee quote that includes:

The cost of your breast implants
Surgeon’s fees
Operating time and supplies
Anesthesia and administration by board certified anesthesiologist
Any required garments or dressings
All of your pre- and post-operative visits

At this time, your fee quote will be “locked in,” and you will be ready to schedule surgery, put down a payment, and explore your financial options.

Budgeting for Your Breast Surgery

While you should never “value shop” for a cosmetic surgeon, we believe that taking steps to improve your look and your confidence through cosmetic enhancement shouldn’t break your budget. That’s why we offer a variety of financing & payment options.

We work with a number of trusted third-party plastic surgery financing companies and can help you receive pre-approval so you can get started right away—and feel confident that you will be able to pay for your surgery with manageable monthly payments.

The “Breast” Specials & Discounts

Be sure to check our monthly specials frequently—we often offer exclusive discounts on breast augmentation and breast implants. Dr. Branman also offers ongoing discounts for eligible patients.

Your Consultation

During your consultation, Dr. Branman will evaluate your health, your natural body dimensions, and the condition of your breasts to determine the most beneficial option for you.

We will measure and take into account your individual proportions, including:

Breast width and circumference
Shoulder width
Rib cage shape, width, and circumference
Hip width
Waist to hip ratio

With more implant choices than ever to achieve the right size, shape, and fullness, the knowledge and skill of a cosmetic surgeon with 20+ years of experience and the helpful support of our Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Center staff, you can enjoy the beautiful breast contours you’ve always wanted.

Choosing Your Breast Implants

Our breast augmentation patients tell us they have fun choosing their implants, but there are so many options that making the decision can get a little overwhelming. We are here to help you through the entire implant selection process to ensure your goals are completely met.

Dr. Branman is experienced with both silicone gel and saline implants, so he can explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. If Dr. Branman recommends a specific implant, he will discuss with you the reasons for that choice and the results you can expect in regard to size and breast appearance.

Silicone implants

Silicone breast implants have quickly gained popularity with our breast augmentation patients. You can choose from a number of sizes and profiles of the popular round silicone MemoryGel implants, as well multiple sizes for MENTOR’s MemoryShape “gummy bear” shaped implants. Dr. Branman has extensive experience with both of these options, and can guide you in your decision.

Do silicone breast implants look more natural than saline?

The main difference between silicone and saline breast implants is the material used to fill the breast implant shell. All breast implants are made out of a silicone outer shell. Saline breast implants are filled with a sterile saltwater solution, while silicone breast implants are filled with a cohesive silicone gel.

What this means for you is a slightly different feel and sizing precision between the two. Saline implants feel firmer and can be filled to a very precise amount during breast augmentation, while silicone gel is softer and comes pre-filled in the size & profile you choose before surgery. Ultimately, a natural looking breast augmentation comes down to your goals and your cosmetic surgeon’s skill and experience. Dr. Branman’s patients who are good candidates for and who choose saline are by and large very happy with their results; those who choose silicone feel the same.

Patient squeezing a breast implant during a consultation

Benefits of silicone gel breast implants

One of the biggest benefits of silicone breast implants over saline breast implants is the look and feel of the breast implant after they have been placed. Many people agree that silicone breast implants are softer and feel more natural than saline breast implants.

Another benefit of silicone breast implants is the reduced risk of postoperative complications, such as rippling. Since the cohesive silicone gel used in the implants is thicker, is it less likely to slosh around, resulting in fewer cases of rippling after the breast implants have been placed. This is more of an issue for patients with less existing breast tissue to cover the implant, so if you have thinner skin or breast tissue, you typically will be happier with silicone.

Saline implants

Saline breast implants are made of a silastic (silicone rubber) outer shell and filled with a sterile saltwater solution. The implant comes from the manufacturer as an empty shell to be filled during surgery. The manufacturer defines recommended fill levels for the implant, but it is common practice for a cosmetic surgeon to overfill the implant to a certain extent in order to match the patient’s needs. Filling the implant during surgery allows for a smaller incision – that’s one of the key advantages of saline implants.

Saline implants are generally heavier and firmer than silicone. Some patients appreciate firm characteristics and some do not. It really just depends on your personal preferences.

Benefits of saline implants

Saline implants are considered safe and offer some important advantages to consider for your breast augmentation procedure:

They are a cost-effective option for breast augmentation
They can be filled to precisely the right size for improved symmetry
The incision will be smaller during surgery
They do not require routine MRI’s to monitor for rupture

“Dr Branman was courteous, professional and had great bedside manners. He took into consideration what results I wanted to achieve and I got exactly what I wanted. I feel better and I’m thrilled every single day I made this choice for me.”

Implant Sizes & Shapes

Breast implants come in almost any size imaginable, as well as in multiple shapes. To determine the appropriate size to achieve the look you want, you need to identify and analyze three main factors:

The results you want to achieve
The proper placement of the breast implant
Your body type, breast size, and breast shape

During your consultation, you will get to try on different implants to see how each enhances your body proportions. With Dr. Branman’s personal guidance, we can help you find the right implants for your new look. At your implant sizing session, we will measure and take into account your individual proportions, including breast width and circumference, shoulder width, rib cage shape, hip width, and your waist to hip ratio. The ultimate aim is to find the shape and size that best suits your figure and meets your goals!

Implant Placement

Just as implant size, shape, and style are all important factors, so too is implant placement, as it will affect the look and feel of your new chest. There are a few important factors to consider when choosing subglandular (over the muscle) vs. submuscular (under the muscle) placement:

Your desired look
Your existing breast tissue (amount and quality)
Your anatomy
Your preferences for breast augmentation recovery

Both placement options have their own advantages and disadvantages that must be appropriately weighed when deciding where your breast implants will be placed.

Subglandular placement (over the muscle)

In the subglandular placement method, breast implants are placed under the breast tissue and above the pectoralis muscle. By placing the breast implant above the muscle, a larger implant can be used because there is no muscle tissue limiting the size of the breast implant pocket. Also, the recovery time is typically shorter, with less post-operative soreness, because the surgery does not alter the muscle.

One drawback to subglandular placement is that when breast implants are placed over the pec muscle, the breasts may appear less natural because the transition from the chest to the breast is not as smooth. Also, the appearance of rippling and folding is more visible because there is less tissue covering the implant.

Submuscular placement (under the muscle)

In recent years, submuscular placement of implants has become the preferred choice among many surgeons and patients because of the natural-looking results that can be achieved. Submuscular placement involves placing breast implants underneath the lower portion of the pectoralis muscle, which can help reduce the risk of implant rippling and palpability, particularly in petite patients or those who do not have much natural breast tissue. Additionally, research has shown that by placing the breast implant here, the chance of capsular contracture is lessened regardless of the type of implant used.

One possible disadvantage of placing the breast implant behind the muscle is that a somewhat longer recovery period is necessary as the muscle tissue heals. Also, the size of the breast implant may be limited by this method. However, in the long run, many patients prefer the smooth chest-to-breast transition and ample implant coverage possible with the under-the-muscle method.

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What is Breast Augmentation Surgery Like?

Breast augmentation is usually performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis at our accredited Surgery Center, which is staffed with experienced, qualified nurses and anesthesia specialists for your safety, or at a nearby hospital. The surgery takes approximately one hour to perform.

Through an inconspicuously placed incision, Dr. Branman will create a space for your breast implants and place them in an ideal, attractive position. Once the desired results have been achieved, he will suture and dress your incisions, and you will be able to return home after a brief period in the recovery room.

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Breast Augmentation Recovery

After your breast augmentation procedure, some swelling, bruising, and minor discomfort may be experienced for several days after the surgery. Discomfort can be easily controlled with pain medication. For the first few days, you will need to take it easy. We recommend having a friend or loved one help you out with cooking, cleaning, and caring for children, as you will need to spend time relaxing and will be unable to lift your arms.

How will I feel after breast augmentation surgery?

Within several days, the gauze dressings, if you have them, will be removed, and you may be given a surgical bra. Your stitches will come out in 7 to 10 days, but the swelling in your breasts may take 3 to 5 weeks to disappear completely. You may also experience a burning sensation in your nipples for about two weeks, but this will subside as bruising fades.

When will I be back to normal after breast augmentation?

You should be able to return to work within a few days, depending on the level of activity required for your job. Dr. Branman will advise you when it’s okay to resume exercise after breast augmentation as well as other activities, including sex. Your breasts will probably be sensitive for a few weeks, so you should avoid most physical contact (and wait to have sex) until your breasts are no longer sore, usually 3 to 4 weeks after surgery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Am I a good candidate?

Good candidates for breast implant surgery are those who wish to correct a breast deformity or asymmetry, enhance their breast size, and/or improve the shape of their breasts. Good candidates should also meet the following criteria:

Have realistic expectations of what breast implant surgery can accomplish
Are in overall good health and are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Are a non-smoker or are able to refrain from smoking for at least 2 weeks before and after your surgery

Do I need a breast lift instead?

Both breast enhancement procedures offer their own advantages and disadvantages. A breast augmentation with implants focuses primarily on enhancing the size and shape of the breast, and will not alter sagging or drooping breasts. A breast lift focuses primarily on breast position and will not increase the size of your breasts. If you are looking to both lifted and larger breasts, consider combining your breast implant surgery with a lift.

What breast implant size options do I have?

Although other sizes are available, the most common implant sizes used in breast augmentation range from 200cc (cubic centimeters) to 850cc. A larger breast implant will generally have a greater diameter and increased projection, and most implant types come in a range of profiles and base widths.

Can I ask for my breasts to be a specific cup size?

No matter what breast implant size you end up choosing, trying to estimate the cup size you will be after breast augmentation is not a realistic objective. This is not only because bra cup sizes are widely inconsistent, but also because it is far more important to achieve the right proportions you are looking for, and cup size is not the most reliable measure for this.

That said, talking to Dr. Branman about your desired cup size may serve as a useful way to share your general goals for breast augmentation. Dr. Branman will take your preferences into consideration to help you find implants that achieve the characteristics you like in a way that looks great on your body.

Can silicone implants rupture?

While implant rupture is rare (it affects less than 10% of primary implant patients during the first 10 years), both saline and silicone implants carry the risk of rupturing. If a rupture does occur, the silicone in modern silicone implants is almost always contained in the breast implant pocket (also called a “capsule”) due to its thick gel consistency. Because most patients do not experience any symptoms in the event of a silent rupture, it is important to have routine MRI screenings conducted to ensure your implants are healthy and intact. Furthermore, studies show that rupture risk begins to rise more quickly after a patient’s first 10 years of augmentation, which is why we recommend that patients schedule follow-up visits with Dr. Branman every 1-2 years and consider replacing their breast implants about every 10-15 years.

What will my breast scars look like?

Breast augmentation scars will be firm and pink for at least six weeks. They may remain the same size for several months, or even appear to widen. Soon, your scars will begin to fade, although they will never disappear completely. Depending on your age, you should continue routine mammograms after breast augmentation, which have been determined safe and effective for women with breast implants.

Can I breastfeed with implants?

The vast majority of breast implant patients have no issues with breastfeeding later on. However, implants can occasionally impact breastfeeding for some, depending on the type of implant and technique used. If there is a chance that you may eventually have children, it is important to discuss this with your surgeon during your initial consultation.

How do I pick the best Little Rock breast augmentation surgeon?

When it comes to choosing the right surgeon to perform your breast surgery, don’t compromise! It is important to choose an experienced, board-certified cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Rhys Branman. As a member of the Arkansas state medical board with over 30 years of experience, Dr. Branman understands your concerns and takes every measure to ensure your safety, comfort, and happiness throughout your breast augmentation journey.

What is the plastic surgery process like?

In this video, our very own Registered Nurse April Gring walks you through the breast augmentation process – from prepping for surgery through your full recovery. For more information about surgical procedures at our surgery center, please watch our general surgery video.

“The procedure went well and recovery was easily accomplished without extreme pain. And my breasts are well now and they look great. And although I have minor pain still nothing I can’t handle. I understand only takes time to get maximum outcome. Quick recovery and great follow up from the Branman staff.

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