Breast augmentation increases breast size and shape with silicone or saline implants chosen to suit your natural look, body, and desired appearance. This procedure helps with small breasts, unevenness, volume loss after pregnancy or breastfeeding, or wanting fuller, more balanced curves for increased confidence and clothing choices. At The Collins Center, Dr. Beth Collins offers a personalized approach, understanding that each patient has unique anatomy and goals. She focuses on natural-looking, comfortable results that aren’t overly dramatic – built on years of experience helping Connecticut women achieve their ideal breast shape.
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Breast augmentation enhances your natural curves, creating balanced, feminine shapes that boost your confidence. This often improves breast size, shape, symmetry, and fullness in the upper part, all looking natural and fitting your life. Dr. Collins customizes each procedure, from implant type and size to surgical method and placement, to achieve results that feel like the best version of you.
Treatable Areas
- Breast volume and fullness
- Upper pole definition and projection
- Breast asymmetry and unevenness
- Loss of volume after pregnancy or weight loss
- Naturally small or underdeveloped breasts
- Breast shape and contour irregularities
- Overall breast proportion relative to body frame
How Breast Augmentation Works
Breast augmentation improves breast size and shape by placing implants either under the breast tissue or beneath the chest muscle, leading to more volume, better shape, and improved proportions. During your consultation, Dr. Collins will discuss your desired look, examine your breasts, and help you choose the best implant type, size, shape, and placement for your natural appearance.
Modern implants are either silicone gel-filled or saline-filled. Silicone implants feel and look more like natural breast tissue because of their cohesive silicone gel. Saline implants use sterile saltwater that your body absorbs if it leaks, and they may feel firmer. Both types are safe and approved by the FDA. Dr. Collins will help you understand the pros of each.
The procedure typically takes 1 to 2 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes small incisions, often in the folds under the breast, around the nipple, or in the armpit, to minimize scarring. A pocket is created behind the breast tissue or under the chest muscle, with placement under the muscle often providing a more natural appearance, better coverage, and potentially lower scarring risk. After the implants are in place and balanced, the incisions are carefully closed.
You’ll need to wear a surgical bra or compression garment for a few weeks to aid healing and shape your breasts. Most patients can resume light activities in a few days and normal routines in 2 to 3 weeks.
Whether you need surgical precision, metabolic wellness, or non-surgical refinement, we look at the big picture. Let’s design a unified treatment plan that addresses your health and beauty under one roof.
Results You’ll Love
- Fuller, more voluminous breasts that enhance your silhouette
- Improved breast shape and upper pole projection
- Better breast symmetry and balance
- Enhanced body proportions and clothing fit
- Restored volume lost to pregnancy, breastfeeding, or aging
- Natural-looking, beautiful breasts that complement your frame
- Increased self-confidence and body satisfaction​
- Long-lasting results with modern implant technology
Are You a Candidate for Breast Augmentation?
- You desire larger, fuller breasts or restoration of lost volume
- You have asymmetry between your breasts that concerns you
- Your breasts are naturally small relative to your body frame
- You’ve lost breast fullness following pregnancy or weight changes​
- You’re in good overall health without conditions that impair healing
- You have realistic expectations about surgical outcomes​
- You’re a non-smoker or willing to quit before and after surgery​
- Your breast development is complete and you’re at least 18 years old
Why Choose The Collins Center
- Refined surgical artistry – Dr. Collins has dedicated her career to perfecting aesthetic procedures that enhance natural beauty while maintaining authentic, proportionate results
- Double board certification excellence – Her credentials from both the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Plastic Surgery reflect the highest level of surgical training and expertise
- Decades of dedicated experience – With over 25 years focused exclusively on plastic surgery, Dr. Collins brings exceptional skill and aesthetic judgment to every breast augmentation​
- Patient-centered consultation process – She takes time to truly understand your goals, answer your questions, and develop a personalized surgical plan that delivers your ideal outcome​
- Compassionate, empathetic approach – As a breast cancer survivor who has personally experienced breast surgery, Dr. Collins brings unique understanding and sensitivity to every patient’s journey.​
FAQs about Breast Augmentation
What’s the difference between silicone and saline implants?
Silicone implants use a cohesive gel that feels more like natural breast tissue and are currently the most popular. Saline implants use sterile saltwater that your body absorbs if they break. Silicone usually looks and feels more natural, but saline allows for easy rupture detection and is typically less expensive. Both are FDA-approved and safe. Modern silicone implants last 15 to 20 years or more, while saline implants average 10 to 15 years.
How long does breast augmentation recovery take?
Most patients can return to desk work in a few days to a week; physically demanding jobs may take 2 to 3 weeks. Avoid strenuous upper body activities and heavy lifting for about 6 weeks. You’ll likely feel better quickly, but final results take several months as swelling fades and the implants settle.
Will breast augmentation look natural?
Breast augmentation can create naturally beautiful results when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon who chooses implants that suit your body and uses proper technique. Dr. Collins focuses on enhancing your natural shape, not creating overly large breasts. Her approach aims to enhance your curves to look like authentically you.
Where will my breast augmentation scars be?
Incisions are usually made in hidden areas: the natural crease under your breast, around the areola, or in the armpit. These incisions typically heal into faint, barely noticeable lines that fade over time. Dr. Collins uses careful closure methods to minimize scarring and help you heal well.
Can I breastfeed after breast augmentation?
Most women can breastfeed after breast augmentation, though it’s not guaranteed. Whether you can breastfeed depends on your incision location and the surgical technique used; periareolar incisions may slightly increase the risk of affecting milk ducts and nipple sensation. Discussing your future pregnancy and breastfeeding plans during your consultation helps Dr. Collins choose the best approach to preserve this ability.
How do I choose the right implant size?
Choosing an implant size requires careful thought about your natural breast size, body shape, skin quality, lifestyle, and how you want to look. During a consultation, Dr. Collins takes detailed measurements, discusses your goals, and might use tools to show you different sizes. Her aim is to help you find a size that gives you the fullness you want, while still looking natural and fitting your body.
Are breast implants safe?
Modern breast implants have a strong safety record and undergo rigorous testing before FDA approval. Both silicone and saline implants are considered safe, with many satisfied patients reported in long-term studies. As with any surgery, risks exist, but choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon and following aftercare instructions reduces complications. Dr. Collins will thoroughly discuss potential risks during your consultation so you can make an informed choice.
Schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Collins today and discover how breast augmentation can help you achieve the beautiful, confident curves you’ve been envisioning.
