Breast Augmentation in Buffalo, NY

Dr. Shatkin has been performing breast augmentation surgery in Buffalo using both silicone and saline-filled breast implants since 1989. He was an investigator in the FDA protocol study of silicone implants, prior to their approval in 2006.

Breast Augmentation in Buffalo, NYBreast augmentation, also known as breast enhancement, augmentation mammoplasty or breast implantation, is a surgical enhancement procedure that increases the size and shape of the woman’s breast.

Breast implants surgery will make the breasts larger, adding volume and giving more fullness and projection.

Breast implant surgery is a common procedure that can help women who are unhappy with their breast size or have changes following weight loss or pregnancy.

​The reasons for considering breast augmentation:

  • Enhance the size of the breast
  • Equalize the difference in breast cup size or make them symmetrical

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What You Should Know About Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation Considerations

  • Enhance the size of the breast
  • Equalize the difference in breast cup size or make them symmetrical
  • Regain volume lost following pregnancy or breast feeding
  • Most implants placed today are “gummy bear” silicone gel cohesive implants. They give a more natural feel compared to older gel implants of saline filled implants.

Breast Augmentation Procedure

Breast augmentation involves making an incision behind the breast and inserting a breast implant into a pocket.

This operation can be performed either in Dr. Shatkin’s fully-accredited office based surgery center at the Aesthetic Associates Center, or in a hospital setting.

The operation typically takes less than two hours. The breast implants can be placed either above or below the muscle, and the decision on where to place this will be determined during consultation.

The operation can be done either under intravenous sedation or under general anesthesia in the hospital.

Breast Augmentation Recovery

The patient is required to rest after the surgery and limit her arm activity to allow for proper healing.

The patient will be wrapped after the surgery and Dr. Shatkin will remove the bandages the next day, after which the patient will be allowed to shower.

Pain is usually minimal to moderate and requires only oral medication for comfort. Dr. Shatkin will allow the patient to resume driving and often return to work with limited physical activity after five days.

Breast Augmentation Complications

There are several potential complications that can occur, but most of them are very rare.

During the consultation, Dr. Shatkin and his staff will cover these possibilities to assure a good understanding of the operation and the potential risks.

The FDA has listed general information on their website that is required reading and understanding prior to anyone undergoing breast augmentation with silicone implants.

This information will be covered by Dr. Shatkin. during the consultation.

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Meet Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. MD, FACS

Samuel Shatkin Jr., MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and performs all aspects of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in creating a customized approach to looking your best, which may include using multiple modalities which Dr. Shatkin refers to as ‘Combination Rejuvenation’. He has been in private practice in this field since completing his Plastic Surgery Training in 1989.

His major concentration is in the areas of Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery including Eyelift and Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, Nasal Surgery, Body contouring and Mommy Makeover tummy and Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Laser Skin Resurfacing and Injectables.​

He is the only Plastic Surgeon in the world to have received the coveted 5-Star Diamond Award from the American Association of Hospitality Sciences and to date, the only Medical Doctor to have received the coveted Buffalo-Niagara Business Ethics Award which he and his team received in 2017.

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