Small Breast Augmentation
in Beverly Hills
Enhance Your Feminine Beauty
Why Choose Nazarian Plastic Surgery for Small Breast Augmentation?
Looking for a subtle breast enhancement that brings your body into better harmony?
Not every breast augmentation candidate is looking for a large size increase. A more modest augmentation can beautifully enhance petite figures or provide the perfect match for your personal aesthetic. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian’s years of experience in the operating room are distinguished by a highly thoughtful approach in which every procedure is uniquely tailored to the patient’s body type and aesthetic goals.
To see Dr. Nazarian in action, check out her Emmy-nominated Netflix series Skin Decision, which features patient stories from pre-operative planning through final results. Dr. Nazarian performs every procedure in our fully accredited on-site surgery center, ensuring a safe and seamless experience. Learn how Dr. Nazarian can help you sculpt your most naturally beautiful figure below, or schedule your personal consultation today.
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Small Breast Implant Surgery at a Glance
- Purpose. Provides a more subtle increase in breast size.
- Procedure. Outpatient surgery using general anesthesia
- Benefits. Reduced risk of complications, natural-looking results, and an easier recovery than augmentation with large implants.
- Candidates. Women with a petite build, athletes, or those wanting a subtler increase in breast size
- Recovery. You can return to light activities in one to two weeks and resume more strenuous activities in four to six weeks.
- Results. Long-lasting results, often ten years or more.
The Perfect Complement to You
What Is Small Breast Augmentation?
When people think about breast implants, they usually think about a procedure that significantly increases breast size. This is the goal for many women, but Dr. Nazarian also specializes in what is known as “small breast augmentation,” a “small boob job,” or a “mini boob job." Smaller breast implants are available for patients who prefer a subtler size increase. In this method, smaller-sized breast implants are used to enhance the size, shape, and projection of the breasts without going up multiple cup sizes. The goal of small breast implant augmentation is to achieve a natural-looking enhancement that complements your physique.
Breast Implant Size
Breast implant size is typically measured by volume, which is expressed in cubic centimeters (cc) or milliliters (ml). The volume of an implant represents the amount of filler material (saline or silicone gel) contained within the implant shell.
During the consultation process, Dr. Nazarian will discuss your implant options, considering your natural breast volume and contours, chest dimensions, desired size increase, and aesthetic goals.
Breast Implant Material
Saline Implants. Filled with sterile saline (saltwater) solution after insertion into the breast pocket.
Silicone Implants. Filled with silicone gel, which mimics the feel of natural breast tissue.
Form-Stable (“Gummy Bear”) Implants. Made of a highly cohesive silicone gel that maintains its shape, similar to the consistency of gummy bears.
Breast Implant Shape
Round. Symmetrical in shape, providing fullness in both the upper and lower poles of the breast.
Teardrop (Anatomical). Shaped with more volume at the bottom and tapered at the top for a natural look.
Breast Implant Texture
Smooth. Implants have a smooth outer surface, allowing them to move freely within the breast pocket.
Textured. Implants have a rough outer surface designed to adhere to the surrounding tissue.
Breast Implant Incisions
Periareolar. Incisions run around the lower edge of the areola, where the darker pigmentation helps conceal scarring.
Inframammary. Incisions follow along the creases underneath the breasts, where the resulting scar is typically well-hidden.
Transaxillary. Incisions are made in the natural folds of the armpit, avoiding visible scarring on the breast itself.
Breast Implant Placement
Subglandular. Implants are placed in front of the chest muscle.
Submuscular. Implants are placed partially or entirely beneath the chest muscle for additional coverage and support.
Techniques Tailored to You
What Is the Small Breast Implant Procedure Like?
Dr. Nazarian performs breast augmentation as an outpatient procedure at our state-of-the-art onsite surgery center. The details of your procedure will be thoroughly reviewed ahead of time, ensuring you know what to expect on the day of your surgery. The most common incision sites include the inframammary fold (beneath the breast), periareolar (around the nipple), and transaxillary (through the armpit). The incision location depends on your anatomy and the type and size of breast implant used. After a short monitoring period, you will be able to return home the same day with a friend or family member to drive you.
Embrace Confidence
What Are the Benefits of Small Breast Augmentation?
Smaller breast implants are often chosen by women with a petite or slender build. They are also a good choice for athletes who do not want their breast size to impede their sport. Dr. Nazarian uses various techniques to help you visualize how different sizes and types of implants will look on your frame, helping you make your vision a reality.
Benefits of small breast enhancement include:
Natural-looking results. Small breast implants provide a subtler volume and shape enhancement that looks proportionate and natural.
Improved clothing fit. Breast implants can help improve clothing fit, allowing you to wear styles you may have avoided due to concerns about your breast volume or shape.
Personalized enhancement. Different sizes and types of breast implants allow your procedure to be customized to your goals.
Preservation of natural tissue. Since small breast implants provide a smaller increase in volume, there may be less impact on the surrounding tissue.
Reduced risk of complications. Smaller implants may be associated with a lower risk of certain complications, such as implant rippling, sagging, or capsular contracture, compared to larger implants.
Choose What Makes You Feel Good
Am I a Candidate for Small Breast Augmentation?
At your consultation, Dr. Nazarian will learn about your medical history and surgical goals to determine whether you are a candidate for small breast augmentation. Patients must be 18 years or older and in good physical and mental health. Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have breast cancer or an abnormal mammogram, are ill or battling an infection, or have unrealistic expectations for their results are not candidates for breast augmentation surgery. Smokers are advised to quit before surgery and refrain from smoking throughout their recovery period.
Anticipating Your Needs
Small Breast Augmentation Recovery
Our team will provide ongoing support and detailed information about how to recover safely and comfortably so that you can enjoy your enhanced breasts as soon as possible. Most patients are back to performing light activities after about a week but need four to six weeks before returning to strenuous exercise. Individual recovery times can vary. However, smaller implants disturb less of the surrounding breast tissue, which can mean a shorter recovery relative to augmentation with larger sizes of implants.
Live the Life You Love
Small Breast Augmentation Results
Checking yourself out in the mirror again? That’s okay! Achieving your aesthetic goals can provide a wonderful boost in confidence. Clothes may fit you better, letting you explore new styles and modes of self-expression. Breast implants have a lifespan of around ten years. As long as they do not cause problems, they may last even longer. Dr. Nazarian will educate you about caring for your breasts with implants, helping you enjoy optimal health and confidence in your appearance for many years to come.
Small Breast Augmentation
Frequently Asked Questions
The impact of small breast implants on breastfeeding and mammograms can vary. Breast implants, including small ones, can potentially affect breastfeeding, but the degree of impact varies. If you plan on breastfeeding in the future, Dr. Nazarian can use surgical techniques to improve your chances of breastfeeding successfully.
Post-operative care instructions for small breast implants are similar to those for any breast augmentation procedure. Aftercare instructions will include guidelines for resuming various activity levels, caring for the healing incision sites, and managing discomfort and swelling in the early recovery stages. You may need to wear a supportive bra or compression garment to support the breasts during the healing process. It is essential to attend all scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor your recovery and address any questions or concerns.
Remember that the final results of breast augmentation may take several weeks to months to fully manifest as the tissues and implants settle into position. Be patient and allow your body adequate time to heal and adjust to the implants.
