Dr. Applebaum is a board certified plastic surgeon with over two decades of aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery in Beverly Hills. His reputation as one of the best breast surgeons is secondary only to his ability to handle difficult primary and secondary cases with excellent outcomes and many grateful patients. In choosing a surgeon for breast augmentation, it is imperative to have a surgeon that personalizes the consultative experience to explore your expectations in achieving a common goal between the doctor and patient. The decision to undergo breast augmentation is a very personal one and Dr. Applebaum spends time with each patient to ensure that your treatment plan is individualized with consideration for your anatomic profile and how best to meet your aesthetic goals. During your consultation, he will review the details of the procedure along with information on how implant size will enhance your breasts’ size and shape to create a beautiful, natural result.

Breast augmentation is the number one surgical procedure in the United States thanks to the confidence boost it gives millions of women. If you’re coveting a curvier silhouette than the one nature gave you, Dr. Applebaum can help. There are two options when it comes to breast implants – silicone gel implants and saline implants – and there are three possible options for placement of the incisions, including under the breasts, through the underarms, or around the areola. 

Silicone gel implants

Silicone gel implants are the most popular type of breast implant thanks to their natural look and feel. This type of implant feels the closest to the human fat of real breasts because the implants are pre-filled with a thick, cohesive sticky gel that mimics the feeling of natural breast tissue. As a result, many people prefer them to saline implants. 

Saline implants

Saline implants, as the name implies, are filled with saline solution. Unlike silicone gel implants, which come pre-filled and are inserted into the body already full, saline implants are inserted into the body while empty and are then filled with sterile saline solution once they are in place based on the patient’s wishes. Saline is a natural fluid found in the body, so if the implant ruptures or leaks, the body easily absorbs the leaking solution without any health issues.  

During your consultation, Dr. Applebaum will discuss the various pros and cons of each type of implant, as well as the various pros and cons of different incision locations. The type of implant chosen is up to the patient’s preference, but Dr. Applebaum will make recommendations based on the patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals.