South Bay Plastic Surgeons
3640 Lomita Boulevard #306
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (310) 784-0644
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Spa at South Bay Plastic Surgeons
3640 Lomita Boulevard #309
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (310) 784-0670
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
At South Bay Plastic Surgeons, our aesthetic breast specialists have helped thousands of women achieve their desired look through breast augmentation. Our Torrance, California, practice draws patients from Los Angeles, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and beyond. Our South Bay patients know you don’t have to travel to Beverly Hills for superior care and results. Our surgeons are renowned for their breast augmentation expertise and experience.
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Breast augmentation is a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure that uses synthetic breast implants and or transferred fat to enhance the size and shape of a woman’s breasts. Our board-certified plastic surgeons perform breast augmentation to help patients:
Some women simply feel that larger breasts will complement their bodies, and they enjoy the confidence they feel with enhanced breast size.
Your breast augmentation cost will reflect your unique needs and the specifics of your surgical plan. This procedure is highly customizable, so the only way to know the exact price is to schedule a personal consultation. You can find estimated pricing for breast augmentation surgery on our Pricing page. We also offer financing options to make your procedure work for your budget.
With 5 experienced and compassionate board-certified plastic surgeons on staff, South Bay Plastic Surgeons is a leader in aesthetic excellence.
You’ll feel our commitment to patient safety and satisfaction at every step of your breast enhancement journey.
Our team of breast enhancement experts operates in our on-site, state-of-the-art surgical center, ensuring unsurpassed technology, safety, comfort, and convenience.
“I was referred to South Bay Plastic Surgeons by a friend for my breast augmentation surgery. They were beyond wonderful. Everything was easy and they are so accommodating with scheduling…They are the best!”
Yelp user J.K. from Palos Verdes Peninsula
Getting breast implants is a decision that many of our patients carefully consider for months or even years before they undergo surgery. For women who have been self-conscious about their bodies for much of their lives or for those who have lost volume over time, breast augmentation usually brings an increase in self-esteem and confidence to match the patient’s new look.
If you are in good physical health, have realistic expectations, and are pursuing breast enhancement for your own self-image, breast augmentation may be a great option for you. Our plastic surgeons can help you determine whether you are a good candidate for this procedure or whether other or additional procedures can fulfill your desired vision.
Several preoperative decisions will influence your final outcome. The key is choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon who uses specialized techniques instead of relying on a favorite method and ignoring your individual needs.
Our breast enhancement experts will guide you through the various choices you’ll need to make, which include:
Implants come in two main shapes: round and anatomical. The former are dome-shaped and emphasize the upper breast. They are typically used to create the full, feminine bust that has become popular in magazines and television.
Anatomical implants, on the other hand, mimic the breasts’ natural teardrop shape. This option is ideal for patients who want to enhance their breasts discreetly. Although they may still add significant volume, the more organic shape of anatomical implants creates a more natural result.
Implant sizes are measured in cubic centimeters (cc) rather than bra cup sizes, which can be inconsistent across brands.
While you may have an ideal size in mind, it’s important to remember that implant sizes can look very different between different people.
The decision for how large you want to go often depends on:
During your consultation, your plastic surgeon will take measurements and recommend an implant size that aligns with your goals. We also use VECTRA 3D imaging and implant sizers to guide you to the best breast implant size for you.
Our plastic surgeons are highly skilled in performing breast augmentation with both saline and silicone breast implants. They will discuss the pros and cons of each implant type with you in detail so you can make an informed decision.
| Saline Implants | Silicone Implants |
| Filled after insertion (surgeon can fine-tune size) | Pre-filled implants (size cannot be adjusted) |
| Smaller incisions needed | Slightly longer incisions needed |
| Less expensive | More expensive |
| In the rare case of rupture, the body harmlessly absorbs the saline solution | Form-stable silicone won’t leak if there is a rupture |
| Easy to detect if a rupture has occurred | Needs regular screening to detect a rupture |
| Preferred for below-the-muscle placement | Preferred for above-the-muscle placement |
| Possibility of visible rippling or wrinkling | More predictable implant appearance |
| Firmer feel | More natural feel |
| Approved for women 18+ | Approved for women 22+ |
During your breast augmentation, your plastic surgeon creates a “pocket” in each breast to hold the implant.
Whether you choose to have the implant placed in front of the chest muscle or behind it depends on how much breast tissue you have, the style and shape of your implants, and how active your lifestyle is.
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Our plastic surgeons typically use one of three incision locations.
They will discuss your options with you, including the possibility of future breastfeeding, to help you determine which choice is right for you.
Our plastic surgeons frequently combine breast augmentation with other cosmetic procedures, leading to comprehensive results with a single surgery and recovery period. Patients commonly combine their breast enlargement with body contouring (e.g., a tummy tuck and liposuction) as part of a more extensive mommy makeover.
In some cases, a patient may be a better candidate for a breast lift or breast implants with lift. While breast augmentation adds fullness to the breasts, a breast lift raises them to a more youthful position and removes excess skin.
Women who want to restore breast volume after having children are often good candidates for a combined breast augmentation with lift procedure if their breasts are sagging.
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Our plastic surgeons use advanced surgical techniques to minimize discomfort and accelerate recovery. Most patients feel well enough to return to work in just 5 to 7 days.
Here’s what you can typically expect during your downtime:
We are available to answer whatever questions you may have during your recovery.
Prepare before surgery. Prepare a few meals ahead of time, tidy up your house, take care of errands, and have books, magazines, remotes, devices, and chargers at the ready.
Schedule your surgery near the end of the week, if possible. Most of our breast augmentation patients return to work about 5 days after the surgery.
Follow your doctor’s orders. Patients who stick to their plans tend to heal and recover the quickest.
Move around. You won’t be running right off the bat, but it’s important to get up and walk around on the day of your surgery.
While surgical procedures always carry some degree of risk, our experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons take exceptional care to safeguard your health before, during, and after your procedure. We prioritize your health and safety by:
After surgery, you will need to sleep on your back with your upper body slightly elevated. This position aids in healing and helps your implants settle correctly. We recommend sleeping in a recliner or using pillows to support your sides and prop up the upper body to prevent you from rolling during the night.
Both options have unique advantages and may be recommended to you based on your aesthetic goals and body composition. Fat transfer uses liposuction to collect fat from another area of the body to subtly and naturally enlarge the breasts (usually by about one cup size).
Implants, meanwhile, offer patients a wider range of sizes, shapes, and profile options, providing more predictable results.
Yes. We will provide you with a special surgical bra to wear after your surgery. This garment supports and compresses the breasts until the swelling subsides and the initial healing is complete.
Your implants may sit higher and feel tighter in the chest immediately after surgery. However, with patience, they will “drop and fluff” as the tissues stretch and the swelling decreases. You will start to notice a difference in 4 to 6 weeks, but it will take up to 3 months before your final results are visible.
Revision surgery is more complex than the initial augmentation as it often involves scar tissue removal, implant pocket repair, and implant issues. However, revisions aren’t always due to complications.
Many patients undergo elective implant exchange to reflect changes in their aesthetic preferences or to get a fresh set of implants after several years. Explant surgery can also be performed if you would like to remove your implants.
Breast reconstruction with implants is similar to breast augmentation. The patient’s breast tissue has previously been removed during a mastectomy, so the implant is used to restore a feminine contour to the chest.
For more information or to find out if breast augmentation is right for you, please request a consultation online or call South Bay Plastic Surgeons at (310) 784-0644 to schedule your appointment.
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