Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for women who want to enhance their shape, restore volume, or improve symmetry. At the Aesthetic Center at Woodholme (ACW) in Baltimore, MD, breast and body specialist Dr. Amy Quan offers highly customized breast augmentation to help patients feel more confident in and out of clothing. With facial plastic surgery specialists Dr. Ira Papel and Dr. Theda Kontis completing the team, ACW provides a comprehensive aesthetic experience in a welcoming, patient-centered environment.
What Is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation, or augmentation mammaplasty, involves enhancing the size and shape of the breasts using implants, fat transfer, or a combination of both. Patients can choose from saline, silicone, or cohesive “gummy bear” implants, as well as different sizes, profiles, and placement options to match their anatomy and goals. This procedure can address naturally small breasts, asymmetry, or volume loss after pregnancy, weight changes, or aging.
At ACW, Dr. Quan focuses on comprehensive transformations, often pairing breast augmentation with complementary breast or body procedures to create balanced, natural-looking results.
The Breast Augmentation Process Step-by-Step
A typical breast augmentation journey at the Aesthetic Center at Woodholme includes:
- Personalized consultation: You’ll discuss your goals, review before-and-after photos, and learn about implant options, incision locations, and placement (above or below the muscle).
- Surgical planning: Together with Dr. Quan, you’ll choose implant type (saline, silicone, or cohesive gel), size, and profile based on your body frame and desired outcome.
- Day of surgery: Under general anesthesia, your surgeon creates a pocket for the implant. Either under the breast tissue, partially under the muscle (dual plane), or fully under the muscle.
- Incision options: Incisions may be placed in the breast fold, around the areola, or in the armpit, allowing scars to be well concealed.
- Implant placement and closure: Once the implants are positioned, incisions are carefully closed, and a support garment is placed to aid healing and comfort.
For select patients, fat transfer breast augmentation can be used alone or alongside implants to refine shape and add natural volume using fat taken from areas such as the abdomen or thighs.
Recovery Timeline: What to Expect
Recovery after breast augmentation is typically smooth when patients closely follow their post-op instructions. While everyone heals at a different pace, many patients experience:
- First week: Swelling, tightness, and pressure in the chest area are common, with most patients taking about one week off work to rest and recover.
- Weeks 2–4: Light daily activities gradually resume, but strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should still be avoided.
- Several weeks to months: Swelling continues to subside, and implants “settle” into a more natural position, revealing the final soft, shapely result.
Most patients describe discomfort as pressure rather than sharp pain, and many are back to normal daily routines within a week or so, with exercise added gradually.
Patient Experiences and Real-Life Confidence
Patients who choose breast augmentation at the Aesthetic Center at Woodholme frequently share that they feel more confident in fitted clothing, swimwear, and everyday life. Many describe the procedure as “worth it” thanks to improved body proportions and a boost in self-esteem.
Why Choose the Aesthetic Center at Woodholme?
Choosing where to have your breast augmentation is just as important as choosing your implant size. At ACW, patients benefit from:
- Specialized expertise: Breast and body specialist Dr. Amy Quan focuses on creating natural-looking, proportional enhancements tailored to each patient’s frame and goals.
- Comprehensive aesthetic care: Facial plastic surgery specialists Dr. Ira Papel and Dr. Theda Kontis offer advanced options for facial harmony, making ACW a destination for full-face and body transformations.
- Safe, accredited care: Surgery is performed in an accredited setting using modern techniques designed to maximize safety and reduce complications.
- Personalized planning: From implant selection to incision placement, every detail is customized, so results feel like a better version of you—not like someone else’s “template.”
To learn more about breast procedures and options, you can explore the breast augmentation page on the Aesthetic Center at Woodholme website.
Schedule Your Breast Augmentation Consultation
If you’ve been thinking about enhancing your curves or restoring lost volume, a breast augmentation consultation at the Aesthetic Center at Woodholme is the best next step. Here, you’ll meet with Dr. Amy Quan, a breast and body specialist, and have the opportunity to discuss your goals and design a plan tailored to you. With the support of facial plastic surgery specialists Dr. Ira Papel and Dr. Theda Kontis, ACW offers a collaborative, patient-first approach to aesthetic care in Baltimore. Schedule your breast augmentation consultation today through acwplasticsurgery.com and start your journey toward feeling more confident in your own skin.
Dr. Ira D. Papel is certified in Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Papel earned his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and his M.D. from Boston University of Medicine. He completed a residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Papel is considered an international expert in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and facial aesthetic surgery.