Breast
Augmentation
What Is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure designed to enhance breast volume, shape, and overall proportion. It is most commonly performed using implants, and the approach is tailored to your anatomy, aesthetic goals, and lifestyle. During surgery, an implant is placed in a precise position, either beneath the breast tissue or partially beneath the chest muscle, to create a natural, balanced result that complements your frame.
Today’s silicone gel implants are more advanced than earlier generations, with improved materials and designs intended to feel more natural and provide greater reliability over time. Modern silicone implants are generally highly cohesive and engineered to better maintain their shape, which can contribute to a refined look and feel when thoughtfully selected and precisely placed.
Dr. Cheng’s approach to breast augmentation has largely been shaped by his advanced aesthetic surgery training operating under the mentorship of internationally recognized Dr. David Sieber, a plastic surgeon widely known for his excellence in breast surgery. Dr. Cheng has incorporated these advanced techniques in implant selection, precise implant pocket creation, and soft-tissue preservation, with an emphasis on achieving natural, well-balanced results tailored to each patient’s anatomy and goals.
Preoperative planning may also include VECTRA 3D imaging, an advanced technology available at Cheng Clinic that is not available in every plastic surgery practice. VECTRA creates a three-dimensional model of your body and allows different implant sizes and profiles to be simulated before surgery. Although it cannot predict an exact result, it can make the consultation more informative and help you better understand how different options may relate to your anatomy and goals.
What Are the Benefits of a Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation can provide elegant, predictable enhancement while preserving a natural appearance when thoughtfully planned. Benefits may include:
Increased breast volume with improved overall body proportions
Enhanced breast shape, including upper pole fullness when desired
Improved symmetry when one breast differs in size or shape
Restoration of volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss
Greater confidence in clothing, swimwear, and overall silhouette
The objective is not a uniform look, but an individualized result that aligns with your anatomy and personal aesthetic.
Who Are Candidates for a Breast Augmentation?
You may be a good candidate for breast augmentation if you want more breast volume or improved shape and you are seeking a surgical solution with long-lasting results. Ideal candidates often:
Are in good overall health and at a stable weight
Have fully developed breasts
Desire increased volume, improved shape, or correction of mild asymmetry
Have realistic expectations and understand the trade-offs, including small surgical scars and the long-term maintenance considerations of implants
Breast augmentation may not be appropriate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have certain untreated medical conditions, or have goals that would be better met with a breast lift (with or without an implant). During your consultation, Dr. Cheng will evaluate your anatomy, skin quality, existing breast tissue, and goals to recommend the most appropriate approach, including implant type, size, and placement for the most natural, refined outcome.
