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Thinking about breast augmentation? Here’s your chance to embrace the silhouette you’ve always wanted, giving you confidence and comfort in your own skin. We can help you create a plan that enhances your natural shape, balancing fullness and proportion to achieve beautiful, natural-looking results.
Breast Augmentation is one of the most popular and frequently performed procedures at The Julian Institute of Plastic Surgery in Tampa, Florida. Patients often seek breast augmentation to enhance the size and shape of their breasts, restore volume lost after pregnancy, or achieve better symmetry between their breasts. Under the expertise of Dr. Polecritti, this procedure is highly individualized to match each patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals, using advanced techniques and FDA-approved implants.
Choosing the ideal implant size is a critical part of the process. During your consultation, Dr. Polecritti will guide you through this decision by allowing you to try on a variety of implant sizes and profiles. Both saline and silicone implants are available, and you can review patient photos to better visualize your desired outcome. It’s important to note that bra cup sizes are not standardized, so focusing on volume and proportions rather than cup size ensures a more accurate decision. require a breast lift
The Julian Institute offers both saline andsilicone gel implants, all FDA-approved for cosmetic use. Silicone implants, often referred to as “gummy bear implants” due to their cohesive gel consistency, provide a natural feel while maintaining their shape and resisting leakage. Factors such as the amount of natural breast tissue, implant size, and placement (subglandular or submuscular) will help determine the right implant for your anatomy. Dr. Polecritti provides thorough guidance on these options to ensure your safety and satisfaction.
Please view the video of Dr Polecritti demonstrating the strength and fill of the different implants in the News & Video section.
Implants can be placed in different locations depending on your anatomy and desired results:
A dual plane technique is also available, combining elements of both placements to achieve a natural look, particularly in patients with specific anatomical needs. Dr. Polecritti will discuss these options during your consultation, ensuring an approach tailored to your goals.
For the incision, you have several choices:
The location of the incision depends on factors like implant type, size, and placement. Each option has its own benefits, which Dr. Polecritti will explain in detail to help you make an informed decision.
Recovery from breast augmentation is generally well-tolerated, with most patients needing minimal medication. Key aspects of recovery include:
Patients can resume strenuous activities within 4–6 weeks, depending on the placement and individual healing. Submuscular placement may involve slightly more discomfort compared to subglandular placement, but both techniques are designed for long-term comfort and satisfaction.
With Dr. Polecritti’s expertise, patients receive a customized experience designed to enhance their natural beauty. Whether you’re looking to increase size, improve symmetry, or restore volume, The Julian Institute of Plastic Surgery ensures a safe, supportive journey with results that boost confidence and self-esteem.
For more information, visit the News & Video section to see Dr. Polecritti demonstrate implant strength and fill, and schedule your consultation today!
This is a very important part of the process and during your consultation, Dr. Polecritti will assist you in deciding your ideal size. We have a wide range of implant sizes and profiles available to try on during your consultation in both saline and silicone. We also will have you look at pictures of other patients and actresses to estimate the volume and size that you find most pleasing. Keep in mind, bra cup size is not standardized. For example, a B cup could easily be a C cup in another brand. Therefore, determining the size implant you desire based only on bra cup size alone may not be the best method.
Both saline and silicone gel implants are available for your augmentation. The FDA has approved both saline and silicone gel implants for cosmetic enhancement. Several factors weigh into which implant style will be the right choice for your anatomy. (Some of these factors include: the amount of natural breast tissue you have now, the size of the implants you are interested in, are the implants to be placed below or above the muscle?, and will you require a breast lift in addition to the augmentation?) The silicone implants used today are a vast improvement in design compared to those of the past. Today, they are made with a medical grade cohesive gel, which causes the implant to maintain its shape and resists silicone leakage. These implants are sometimes called “gummy bear” implants because of their similar consistency to the gummy bear candy.
Please view the video of Dr Polecritti demonstrating the strength and fill of the different implants in the News & Video section.
The implants can be placed on top of the pectoralis muscle but under the breast tissue. The term used for placement in this location is Subglandular. The implants can also be placed under the pectoralis muscle and against the chest wall. This is termed, Submuscular. Many factors play into the decision as to the best location in each individual. Dr Polecritti will discuss all of the pros and cons associated with each location during your consultation.
The dual plane technique incorporates some of the benefits of both the subglandular and the submuscular placement. The implant is covered by the pectoralis muscle at the superior pole or top of the breast, but is subglandular at the inferior pole or lower portion of the breast). In certain individuals, this provides a very nice result. Dr. Polecritti will discuss this option for you during your consultation.
You have several options here as well. The incision can be under the breast within the inframammary crease, within the hair bearing skin of the armpit, or along the bottom border of your nipple/areola. There are several factors which favor one sight over the other and Dr. Polecritti will assist you in choosing the right choice for you.
Most patients tolerate the surgery quite well with little or no medication. You will receive medication for pain as well as for muscle spasm should you need them. The sutures are absorbable and will not have to be removed. You will wear a loose fitting sports bra for several weeks and avoid underwire bras until instructed to do so. Typically, the submuscular placement is associated with a bit more discomfort and recovery than the subglandular placement. Some swelling is expected in either case and will gradually resolve over the first couple of weeks. The implants typically feel hard and firm early after surgery but over the next 1-2 months will soften and appear more natural. This is sometimes referred to as “dropping in”. Strenuous exercise or activity can be resumed in 4-6 weeks.
A Breast Augmentation is one of the most frequently performed procedures at The Julian Institute of Plastic Surgery in Tampa, Florida. Patients seek a breast augmentation to increase the size and shape of their breast, replace lost breast tissue after pregnancy or to obtain symmetry between their breasts. Dr. Polecritti offers a wide range of breast augmentation techniques around Tampa, Florida, in order to individualize the best option for each patient’s anatomy.
This is a very important part of the process and during your consultation, Dr. Polecritti will assist you in deciding your ideal size. We have a wide range of implant sizes and profiles available to try on during your consultation in both saline and silicone. We also will have you look at pictures of other patients and actresses to estimate the volume and size that you find most pleasing. Keep in mind, bra cup size is not standardized. For example, a B cup could easily be a C cup in another brand. Therefore, determining the size implant you desire based only on bra cup size alone may not be the best method.
Both saline and silicone gel implants are available for your augmentation. The FDA has approved both saline and silicone gel implants for cosmetic enhancement. Several factors weigh into which implant style will be the right choice for your anatomy. (Some of these factors include: the amount of natural breast tissue you have now, the size of the implants you are interested in, are the implants to be placed below or above the muscle?, and will you require a breast lift in addition to the augmentation?) The silicone implants used today are a vast improvement in design compared to those of the past. Today, they are made with a medical grade cohesive gel, which causes the implant to maintain its shape and resists silicone leakage. These implants are sometimes called “gummy bear” implants because of their similar consistency to the gummy bear candy.
Please view the video of Dr Polecritti demonstrating the strength and fill of the different implants in the News & Video section.
The implants can be placed on top of the pectoralis muscle but under the breast tissue. The term used for placement in this location is Subglandular. The implants can also be placed under the pectoralis muscle and against the chest wall. This is termed, Submuscular. Many factors play into the decision as to the best location in each individual. Dr Polecritti will discuss all of the pros and cons associated with each location during your consultation.
The dual plane technique incorporates some of the benefits of both the subglandular and the submuscular placement. The implant is covered by the pectoralis muscle at the superior pole or top of the breast, but is subglandular at the inferior pole or lower portion of the breast). In certain individuals, this provides a very nice result. Dr. Polecritti will discuss this option for you during your consultation.
You have several options here as well. The incision can be under the breast within the inframammary crease, within the hair bearing skin of the armpit, or along the bottom border of your nipple/areola. There are several factors which favor one sight over the other and Dr. Polecritti will assist you in choosing the right choice for you.
Most patients tolerate the surgery quite well with little or no medication. You will receive medication for pain as well as for muscle spasm should you need them. The sutures are absorbable and will not have to be removed. You will wear a loose fitting sports bra for several weeks and avoid underwire bras until instructed to do so. Typically, the submuscular placement is associated with a bit more discomfort and recovery than the subglandular placement. Some swelling is expected in either case and will gradually resolve over the first couple of weeks. The implants typically feel hard and firm early after surgery but over the next 1-2 months will soften and appear more natural. This is sometimes referred to as “dropping in”. Strenuous exercise or activity can be resumed in 4-6 weeks.
Every woman has certain asymmetries when comparing their breasts. The nipple/areola may be larger on one side, it may be a bit higher or lower on one side. The nipple and or center of your breast may point more to the outside than the other. You may have a wide sternum which causes the breasts to naturally lie towards the outside limiting cleavage, etc. Breast augmentation can address and improve some of these asymmetries and if there is volume discrepancy, different size implants can be used to improve this appearance. However, in many cases the implant only adds volume to the breast and the asymmetries that were there before surgery are still there after. In some cases, the increased size of the augmented breast accentuates these asymmetries. It is important to recognize these individual differences before under going breast augmentation surgery. Call Now – Telephone: (352) 290-4117 View our Specials & Breast Augmentation Before & After pictures »
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Surgical prices do vary depending on the procedural plan and type of breast implant you choose. It’s important not to base your decision on cost and focus on quality. The average in Tampa is typically around $6500.
You should not have problems breastfeeding if the incision is through the armpit or under the fold. There could be issues only when the incision is around the areola. Be sure to discuss your breastfeeding plans with Dr. Polecritti during your consultation.
Breast implants can last between 10 and 20 years. There is no expiration date on implants, but the FDA does not consider breast implants to be a lifetime device.
Recovery times vary, but most patients recover fully in about 6 to 8 weeks. Dr. Marc or Derek Polecritti will discuss what to expect, including aftercare, returning to work, and other information you may need to know.
The FDA guidelines state that saline implants are approved for those 18 and up, and silicone implants are approved for those 22 and up. While the majority of patients are anywhere from 25 to 65, there is not a “best” age for the procedure. Please schedule a consultation with Dr. Polecritti to discuss your options.
Some women will experience a loss of sensation or numbness that is temporary, and will return over time. In some rare cases, the feeling does not return.
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