Silicone or Saline
Silicone gel and saline implants each have benefits and tradeoffs. Dr. Lovelace can explain how they differ in feel, visibility, incision needs, and monitoring so you can make an informed choice.
MODELBreast Augmentation
In Fort Worth, TX
A Fuller Shape.
A Balance That’s Yours.
Breast augmentation at New Leaf Plastic Surgery
Your reasons for considering breast augmentation are personal. You may want to restore volume after pregnancy, improve balance between your breasts, or feel more comfortable with your proportions. Dr. Candis Lovelace approaches those goals with an individualized plan—one that considers your anatomy, your lifestyle, and the look you have in mind.
Breast augmentation with implants adds breast volume and can improve size balance. Implant dimensions and placement depend on your anatomy and goals. A breast lift may be needed when loose skin or breast position is also a concern.
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Breast Augmentation Before & Afters
Original photographs from New Leaf’s published gallery. Individual results vary.
Explore more resultsWhat Is Breast Augmentation?
Thoughtful volume. Personal proportions.
Breast augmentation uses implants to add volume and shape to the breasts. It can enhance naturally smaller breasts, restore fullness after changes in weight or pregnancy, and improve certain differences in size. The goal is a result that complements your frame and reflects your preferences.
Size is only part of the decision. Your chest width, existing breast tissue, skin, and the amount of projection you want all help guide the plan. An implant adds fullness; a breast lift addresses excess skin and a lower breast position. Some patients may benefit from breast augmentation with a lift.
- Procedure
- Breast enhancement with implants
- Anesthesia
- General anesthesia
- Recovery setting
- Typically outpatient
- Return to light work
- Often around one week; individualized
- Cost
- Personalized quote after consultation
Is Augmentation
Right for Your Goals?
More than a cup size
A useful starting point is how you’d like your breasts to look and feel in proportion to the rest of your body. Bring examples of the fullness you like, talk about your activity level, and share what you hope to change.
Dr. Lovelace will evaluate your breast tissue and skin, explain the tradeoffs of different implant sizes, and discuss whether a lift should be part of your plan. A cup-size label alone cannot predict a surgical result.
Discuss your goalsAm I a Good Candidate
for Breast Augmentation?
An informed decision begins with a consultation
You may be considering augmentation because you would like to:
- Add volume to naturally smaller breasts
- Restore fullness after pregnancy or weight changes
- Improve a difference in breast size
- Create proportions that feel more balanced
- Explore a change that reflects your own wishes
- Understand whether implants, a lift, or both fit your goals
Good candidates are generally healthy, have fully developed breasts, maintain a stable weight, and have realistic expectations. Nicotine use, medical history, and plans for pregnancy or breastfeeding are important parts of your consultation.
Let’s Talk About Your Options.
A personal conversation with Dr. Candis Lovelace.
How Is Breast Augmentation Performed?
About your procedure
Before surgery, you and Dr. Lovelace will review your implant selection, incision approach, and implant placement. The plan considers your tissue coverage, chest anatomy, and desired shape. Breast augmentation is generally performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure.
During surgery, an implant pocket is created and the implants are positioned according to your plan. Placement may be above the chest muscle, beneath it, or use a dual-plane approach. Your incisions are closed, and you receive specific instructions for support garments, activity, and follow-up care.
Understanding Your Implant Options
A choice shaped around you
What Can I Expect
During Recovery?
Time to heal. Time to settle.
Swelling, tightness, and soreness are expected early in recovery. Plan for help at home and follow the care instructions provided by your surgical team. Many patients return to light work around a week after surgery, but your timing depends on your procedure and the demands of your job.
Resume lifting and exercise only when cleared by Dr. Lovelace. Your breasts will continue to soften and settle over the following weeks and months, so the early appearance is not the final result.
Breast Augmentation
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right implant size?
Start with your preferred proportions, rather than a specific cup size. Dr. Lovelace will assess your chest width, tissue, skin, and goals and explain the range of implant dimensions that may suit you. Larger implants can carry additional tissue-related tradeoffs.
Will I need a breast lift too?
Implants add volume but do not reliably correct significant sagging or reposition a low nipple. If excess skin or breast position is a concern, Dr. Lovelace may recommend a lift, with or without implants, after an examination.
How much does breast augmentation cost?
Your quote depends on your surgical plan. At your consultation, ask for a written breakdown of the surgeon’s fee, implants, anesthesia, facility costs, and any other expected expenses. Combining a lift with augmentation can change the total.
What risks should I understand?
Risks include bleeding, infection, scarring, changes in nipple or breast sensation, asymmetry, implant rupture, and capsular contracture, as well as anesthesia-related risks. Discuss implant-specific safety information, including rare implant-associated cancers and reported systemic symptoms, with your surgeon before deciding.
Will my implants last forever?
Breast implants are not lifetime devices. Future surgery may be needed to address a complication or a change in your preferences. Ask about long-term follow-up and the recommended monitoring for your chosen implant. Review the FDA’s breast implant safety information and your implant’s patient decision checklist with your surgeon.
Can I have augmentation before a future pregnancy?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can change your breast size and shape and may affect your result. Tell Dr. Lovelace about your plans so you can discuss timing, possible changes, and the potential effects of surgery on breastfeeding.
Your next step
Plan Your Visit in Fort Worth
Meet the practice
Dr. Candis Lovelace, MD, FACS is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Her practice includes cosmetic surgery of the breast, body, and face, as well as reconstructive care.
New Leaf Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
4400 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76244
817-380-1087
The office welcomes patients from Fort Worth and nearby communities, including Keller and Southlake. Contact the practice to plan your visit.
Prepare for your consultation
Bring your goals, relevant medical history, medication list, and questions about alternatives, risks, recovery, and costs. Ask which options are appropriate for you and what help or follow-up you may need.
Further reading
General patient education; an individual examination is needed for treatment advice. Content updated .