Breast Augmentation
Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village
You tried on a favorite top, and the shape felt flat. One side never matched the other. Or you want a fuller line that still looks like you. Breast augmentation adds volume with breast implants and refines shape so clothes sit better and motion feels natural. Our office is conveniently located near I-90 and O’Hare, providing easy access from Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, and the surrounding neighborhoods in Rosemont.
Augmentation changes volume and shape. A breast implant adds structure to the upper pole, can balance asymmetry, and can sharpen the side view. It does not raise the breast on its own. If the nipple sits low or the lower pole looks long, we plan a breast lift with implants in one operation. Small‑area fat transfer can fine‑tune edges when that serves the plan.
Common motivations: post‑pregnancy deflation, congenital size difference, or a preference for a fuller line in clothes. We may ask you to wait if you’re still losing weight, planning a near‑term pregnancy, using nicotine, or have health issues that need clearance. If you’re due for imaging based on age or family history, we time that before surgery.
You can pick silicone breast implants or saline breast implants.
Most patients choose smooth devices. Round remains the workhorse because it drapes into a natural slope on many frames. Shape and profile are set to your base width, soft‑tissue coverage, and the line you want in a T‑shirt and a bra.
We measure base width, tissue coverage, nipple position, and skin quality. Then we look at photos with you and talk about the look that feels right. In a soft bra, you try sizes to feel a range. If sides differ, we may use different volumes for balance. The right size reads natural on your frame in motion, not just in a mirror.
Every breast implant surgery creates a pocket for the device. Options include placement above the muscle, under the muscle, or a dual‑plane blend. Your sport and job can point us in a direction. Runners, lifters, swimmers, and teachers have different demands on the chest and arms, so the plan respects that.
Incisions live in the fold under the breast or around the areola. Each route has trade‑offs for scar visibility, pocket control, and imaging. We pick the smallest scar that achieves a stable shape and keeps scar tissue problems in check.
This is outpatient breast implant surgery in an accredited center with a board‑certified anesthesia team. The breast implant procedure often takes one to two hours. You go home the same day with a trusted adult. We map pain control, support, and simple routines so the first week feels organized.
We mark your plan and confirm goals. Through a short incision, we create a pocket, then place the device. Position is checked while you lie down and also while you sit up on the table. Small adjustments happen here. Incisions close in layers. A soft support bra goes on before you leave. Your surgeon reviews the home plan and the signs that should trigger a call.
Days 1–3: Rest, short walks at home, arms close to your sides. Expect a high, full look that settles.
Week 1: Desk work for many. Skip lifting, pulling, and overhead reach.
Weeks 2–3: Light cardio without bounce. Drive once off pain meds and comfortable.
Weeks 4–6: Ease into upper‑body work with a set plan. Underwire waits until cleared.
Months 3–6: Implants settle into a smooth slope. Photo check at three to six months.
Call for one‑sided swelling, fever, spreading redness, drainage with odor, or a sudden size change.
Volume change shows up right away. Shape and position refine as swelling fades and the pocket relaxes. Breast implants are durable, not permanent. Support habits, weight stability, and future pregnancies influence the arc of the result. We see you on a set rhythm and talk through updates if a device fails or your goals shift.
All implant surgery has risk: bleeding, infection, fluid build‑up, scar tissue around the device (capsular contracture), position change, rippling, changes in sensation, and revision. A breast implant rupture can happen with time or trauma. With saline implants, the breast deflates and the body absorbs the salt water. With silicone implants, rupture can be silent; that is why screening with MRI or ultrasound has value for silicone gel implants.
Some people report breast implant illness—fatigue, brain fog, and other symptoms. There is no single test. We take concerns seriously, share current data, and plan care that centers your health. If removal is best for you, we talk through capsulectomy options and the trade‑offs that come with more dissection and more scar tissue.
Your quote lists the surgeon’s fee, facility and anesthesia fees, and the device cost. Price shifts with implant type, time in the OR, and add‑ons like fat transfer. We keep numbers clear and the plan transparent so you can focus on recovery, not fine print.
If the nipple sits low, an augmentation‑mastopexy can add volume and improve position in one operation. If you want a small change without a device, a fat transfer breast augmentation can help in select cases. If you want a lighter chest and relief from weight, a reduction fits better than breast augmentation surgery.
Ignore cup labels. Look at the upper‑pole curve, where the nipple sits, and how the side view flows from chest to abdomen. The same breast implant volume can read very differently on two bodies because breast tissue thickness, base width, and skin quality vary. We teach you how to read photos so expectations match what a device can do.
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You meet directly with a board‑certified plastic surgeon to set goals and measurements. Dr. Kapadia’s fine‑arts background sharpens how lines and focal points read on the body. Planning keeps safety at the center. The office culture is steady and clear: unhurried consults, straight answers, and follow‑through from consult to last check. Our Elk Grove Village and Rosemont locations make visits simple from Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Barrington, and the city.
We talk goals, examine, and design a breast augmentation plan that fits your life.
Many years, but not forever. We monitor your result and plan updates if needed.
If the nipple sits low or the skin envelope is slack, a lift may be required for the shape you want. We map that during exam.
Often, yes. We plan pocket and incision choices with that in mind, but it isn’t guaranteed.
Light cardio begins first. Upper‑body training returns around weeks four to six, building in stages.
We review device choices, known risks, and the steps we take to lower them so you can decide with clear information.
Yes. Imaging teams use views that work around the implant.
