Enhance your natural shape and restore feminine confidence with breast augmentation by Dr. Kristina O’Shaughnessy, our board-certified female plastic surgeon in Franklin, TN. Whether you’re seeking fuller breasts, improved symmetry, or volume restoration after pregnancy, Dr. O’Shaughnessy offers elegant results with a woman’s perspective on aesthetic care.
Enhance Your Shape With Fuller,
Balanced Breasts
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure that aims to enhance the size, shape, or symmetry of your breasts using implants or fat transfer. It’s often chosen to restore lost volume after pregnancy or weight loss, balance asymmetrical breasts, or simply achieve a fuller, more proportionate silhouette. At Kristina O’Shaughnessy, MD, your treatment is tailored to reflect your goals. Dr. O’Shaughnessy brings 17 years of experience and a female perspective to each consultation, helping you feel supported throughout your journey.
What Does Breast Augmentation Treat?
- Loss of breast volume after pregnancy or weight loss
- Naturally small or underdeveloped breasts
- Noticeable asymmetry between breasts
- Changes in breast shape due to aging
- Lack of upper breast fullness
What Is the Recovery Process After Breast Augmentation?
After your breast augmentation, you can expect some swelling, bruising, tightness, and mild to moderate discomfort in the chest area. Most patients take about 5 to 7 days off work and daily activities, although full recovery and return to strenuous exercise typically take several weeks. Dr. O’Shaughnessy will closely monitor your progress through each phase of healing. You’ll need to wear a surgical bra, limit upper body movement, and avoid pressure on your chest.
To support a smooth recovery, be sure to:
- Refrain from high-impact exercise until cleared
- Attend all follow-up appointments for monitoring
- Keep incisions clean and dry as advised
- Watch for signs of complications and report concerns immediately
- Wear your post-surgical bra as instructed
- Sleep on your back with your upper body elevated
- Take prescribed medications exactly as directed
- Avoid lifting heavy objects or raising your arms overhead
What Are the Types of Breast Augmentation?
Implant-Based Augmentation
Implant-based augmentation is the most common method of breast enhancement. It involves placing silicone or saline implants beneath the breast tissue or chest muscle to increase volume and improve shape. Dr. O’Shaughnessy will guide you through options like implant type, size, profile, and placement to ensure your results are harmonious. Whether you want to restore fullness or enhance your proportions, implant-based augmentation offers long-lasting results.
Breast Fat Grafting
Breast fat grafting uses your body’s own fat to subtly enhance breast volume and shape. Fat is gently harvested from areas like the abdomen or thighs through liposuction, purified, and then injected into the breasts. This technique is ideal for those seeking a modest increase in size with a natural, soft, and contoured appearance. It can also refine results after implant placement. Dr. O’Shaughnessy often recommends fat grafting for patients who prefer a natural solution.
What Happens During Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Your breast augmentation with Dr. O’Shaughnessy is performed under general anesthesia in a fully accredited, on-site surgical suite for optimal comfort and safety.
If you opt for breast implants, Dr. O’Shaughnessy will make a small incision in one of three locations: within the inframammary fold (beneath the breast), around the lower edge of the areola (periareolar), or in the natural crease of the armpit (transaxillary). She then creates a precise pocket either under the pectoralis major muscle (submuscular) or directly behind the breast glandular tissue (subglandular), and inserts the chosen implant (saline or silicone) with meticulous attention to symmetry, projection, and shape.
For fat grafting, the procedure begins with gentle liposuction, typically targeting areas with excess fat such as the abdomen, flanks, or inner thighs. The fat is then processed using a sterile centrifugation system to separate and purify viable fat cells. Dr. O’Shaughnessy injects the prepared fat into the breasts using fine microcannulas, placing it in multiple layers and planes. This technique maximizes fat survival, enhances shape, and allows for detailed sculpting and natural-looking volume enhancement.
Schedule Your Consultation With Dr. O’Shaughnessy
Dr. Kristina O’Shaughnessy is a board-certified female plastic surgeon with 17 years of experience specializing in breast and body surgery. Known for her meticulous technique and compassionate, patient-centered care, she offers a unique woman’s perspective to help you feel confident and empowered in your decisions. At her integrated clinic and on-site surgical center in Franklin, TN, you can expect natural-looking results tailored to your goals. Schedule your consultation to explore breast augmentation in a supportive environment.
