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Why Breast Augmentation

While some of us visualize a “Baywatch” breast when thinking about breast augmentation, for the most part it is a very personal augmentation that is only as obvious to others as a patient chooses it to be. It is about feeling feminine, full, and looking great in any kind of fashion. 

Some patients come to restore volume lost by pregnancy and lactation; some felt their breasts were never in balance with their body; some have asymmetry, and others need an improvement of shape. Dr. Teitelbaum very specifically focuses on natural, graceful, attractive, and beautiful breasts, always striving to provide the best breast augmentation Los Angeles can offer.

Dr. Teitelbaum’s Breast Augmentation Before & Afters

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Dr. Teitelbaum has been referred to as "the breast implant revision expert," and he has published articles as well as book chapters on this subject.

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Benefits of Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation can significantly improve the quality of life for women who are unhappy about the appearance of their breasts. For women who have struggled with the experience of their breasts being too small for their aesthetic preference, or who have breasts that are unusually shaped or asymmetrical, breast augmentation can be life changing.

Breast augmentation is extremely popular because the benefits are so outstanding:

  • Creates even, symmetrical breasts
  • Provides a full round and curving breast shape
  • Restores deflated breasts after pregnancy
  • Creates a fuller, attractive fit in clothing and swimwear
  • Provides a shapely, feminine appearance
  • Improves self-esteem and gives a women new confidence

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The Process

The first step in learning more about enhancing your bust with plastic surgery is to read through the comprehensive information Dr. Teitelbaum has prepared on this website, including videos and FAQ’s. The next step would be to arrange to have a personal consultation with him either in person, or on the phone if you live outside of the Los Angeles area.

Availability after Surgery

Dr. Teitelbaum treats every patient as a VIP. All will receive his private email, home and cell phone numbers. He does not delegate calls to anyone else.

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The 24-Hour Recovery: Minimizing Pain

Dr. Teitelbaum is a disciple of Dr. John Tebbetts, the man who described the “24-hour recovery” breast augmentation.

Since then Dr. Teitelbaum has been using these techniques and has taught them to other top breast augmentation surgeons around the world, and has written about them in plastic surgery textbooks.

He has proven his ability to deliver some of the best breast augmentation results repeatedly while performing “live surgery” at plastic surgery meetings that were broadcast on closed circuit television to the discriminating eyes of other plastic surgeons. Patients generally drive in about two days, go to work in four, and go to the gym again at three weeks without restriction. You will not have any drains, tubes, pain pumps, special bras, or bandages. With a precise and gentle procedure none of these are necessary.

Who is a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation?

Women who would like to have a more shapely, curving breast contour are generally candidates for breast augmentation. Ideal candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Are in good physical and mental health
  • Do not smoke
  • Have fully developed breasts
  • Are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Are 18 years old (for saline implants)
  • Are 21 years old (for silicone implants)
  • Have experienced breast deflation or loss of volume
  • Are unhappy with the appearance of their breasts due to asymmetry or size
  • Want breast augmentation for themselves, not to please another

The Consultation

During your consultation for breast implants in Los Angeles, Dr. Teitelbaum prioritizes understanding your desires fully. He will take an extensive medical history, perform a detailed examination, and measure critical aspects of your torso. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right implant size to achieve a natural and proportional shape, avoiding implants that are too small, which may look underfilled, or too large, which can appear overstuffed and unnatural. Renowned for his thoroughness, Dr. Teitelbaum has shared his expertise globally and is often praised by patients who have seen other surgeons.

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How Much Does A Breast Augmentation Cost?

Pricing for breast augmentation will vary from client to client depending on the extent of the surgery, the techniques used, and on whether other treatments are undergone at the same time, such as a breast lift or mommy makeover. Your breast augmentation cost will include the surgeon’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees, postoperative garment fees, and others. While pricing is an important part of anticipating your surgery, you want to make sure you select a surgeon based on their expertise, skill, knowledge, artistry, results, and bedside manner, rather than allowing your decision to be based solely on financial considerations.

The Inframammary Approach to Breast Augmentation Article

In this chapter Dr. Teitelbaum teaches surgeons all the important steps in using the under the breast incision, which is now the most common technique for augmentation.

Choosing Your Breast Implant

He has used virtually every type of breast implant available in the United States, worked on the development and testing of some, and so his knowledge of implants is on the highest and most current level. He will describe to you how the various implant types, incisions, will affect your result. Whether the implant should be placed in front of the muscle or behind the muscle will also be discussed. He will give you all of your viable options and help you to understand which best achieves the result you want.

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Which Breast Implant is Right For Me?

The type of breast implants you choose is a personal decision based on your aesthetic goals for your breasts. Dr. Teitelbaum is among the best in breast implant technology and has vast knowledge of each type. He has hundreds of different implants on display in his office for you to see and feel. You will be able to try out implants with a special bra to get an idea of what your breasts will ultimately look like.

Visit the link below for our full breast implant owner's guide.
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Saline Implants

Saline implants are a silicone pouch filled with sterile saltwater. The deflated silicone pouch is inserted into the breasts through a small incision that is made underneath the breast. Once Dr. Teitelbaum places them in the breast pocket properly, he will carefully and precisely fill them to achieve round, symmetrical, and beautiful results.

Saline implants look and feel less natural than silicone implants do. Saline-filled implants are the only implants approved for patients at age 18. Rarely, when implants rupture, saline implants are harmless and the rupture is immediately noticeable.

Gummy Bear Implants

One of the most popular types of silicone implants are called “gummy bear” implants. Gummy bear implants are formed with a cohesive silicone gel that feel and move the way natural breasts do. The viscosity of the gel in gummy bear implants is a firmer texture and can help provide a larger, realistic-looking cup size. Gummy bear implants provide a plump look that closely mimics natural breast tissue, and is shaped into a teardrop. Gummy bear implants have a reduced risk of rupture and typically result in less scar tissue.

Silicone Implants

Silicone implants are a silicone pouch that contain a viscous silicone gel. Silicone implants feel and look very natural to the touch, providing an authentic breast shape and bounce. Silicone implants also provide a wide selection of options, including shape, texture, gel viscosity, and projection.

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Where are the Incisions?

Dr. Teitelbaum is adept at the armpit, areola, and under the breast incisions.

But with the emergence of overwhelming data in the past ten years of the superiority of the under the breast incision, Dr. Teitelbaum will advise most every patient that it is best. You will see that every aspect of his treatment of you will be based on the most up-to-date scientific information available. What he does is always in a state of evolution, improving as new information and technology becomes available.

The Muscle

The decision whether to go in front or behind the pectoralis muscle is also important to your outcome. He has written and lectured extensively about this topic and will explain to you the very specific maneuvers he does to customize the operation for the needs of each patient.

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Chapter in major plastic surgery textbook about how to ideally position an implant relative to the muscle

How is the size chosen?

Being sure that your surgery for breast implants in Los Angeles will make you big enough – but not too big – is probably one of your greatest concerns, and Dr. Teitelbaum will employ every available method to help you envision your outcome, make a decision about the breast implant size and shape that you want and help you get the best breast augmentation results possible. There will be no surprises when you wake up! This is your body, and it should look as close as possible to the way you want it to be.

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3D Imaging to Envision Results

Dr. Teitelbaum has worked in developing 3D breast augmentation simulation software with multiple companies, since long before they became widely available. He will show you a simulation of your results with the latest technology available, which is now the Vectra system. You will also be given implants to try on under an unpadded bra so you can see how various sizes will look on you. He also holds a patent on an acclaimed device that can use the critical measurements he takes to select an implant that will create the shape you want. Using these various methods, you will be able to understand the various options of implant size, type, fill, and dimensions and the results they will give you.
In this landmark paper Dr. Teitelbaum outlines how implants that overly stuff a breast can potentially lead to uncorrectable problems

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Operating room demonstration: Deciding how much to fill a saline breast implant

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Where does surgery take place?

Dr. Teitelbaum has hospital privileges at Providence St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica and UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. However, he performs breast augmentations at his Aesthetic Surgical Center of Santa Monica, a facility he designed for his exclusive clientele. This setting ensures top-quality care with only the most experienced MD anesthesiologists and plastic surgery nurses, who are part of a long-standing, skilled team. The center boasts modern technologies, including special air filters, and maintains new and perfectly kept instruments, reflecting an unwavering commitment to excellence.

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What should I expect the day of my breast augmentation surgery?

You will be asked to come to the office about one hour before your surgery. You will then meet with your nurses, your anesthesiologist, and Dr. Teitelbaum. The plan will be reviewed and photos taken. You will go to the operating room and will be put painlessly to sleep. You will not feel or remember any of the surgery. Breast augmentation in Los Angeles with Dr. Teitelbaum usually takes less than thirty minutes. This is possible because of the high level of preoperative planning, experienced nursing and anesthesia staff, and Dr. Teitelbaum’s outstanding surgical dexterity. After surgery you will be in the recovery room for about 45 minutes, and then you will be ready to go home.

As a recognized authority on breast augmentation, Dr. Teitelbaum wrote the breast augmentation chapter for the standard textbook of plastic surgery.

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Breast Augmentation Testimonials

Thrilled with My Breast Augmentation Experience with Dr. T

I had a breast augmentation done by Dr. T about 6 weeks ago and am thrilled with how well everything went. I was flying in from out of town for the surgery and so my consult was over the phone. The first time I met Dr. T was the day before my surgery but I had done my research and was comfortable with my decision. Everyone at the office that I dealt with was great. Vicki and Audrey were very patient with me as I had many questions and they were always quick to get back to me. Dr. T was so knowledgable and had a great sense of humor; I knew I would be in good hands.

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Dr. Teitelbaum: The Master of Breast Augmentation

Dr. Teitelbaum is the master Guru of breast augmentation. My 1st breast augmentation from him was 12 years ago. Since then I have had a baby to whom I breast fed and they still looked amazing. But I wanted to re-do them since it had been a long time, so without question Dr. Teitelbaum was who I called. His technique and perfectionism made them look so naturally beautiful. His entire staff is a first class act, and so genuine; love them! To be honest, I had an ex-boyfriend of mine ask me who did my breast augmentation, as he said they were the best he'd ever seen. Since then he has referred 6 girls to Dr. T over the past 5 years. Anyway, he's the MAN!!!!!

Erika Janes

Delighted with My Breast Augmentation Procedure

Breast augmentation all the way back in 2004, and I could not be happier with it. Dr. Teitelbaum's work looks beautiful and natural. The whole staff was both approachable and professional. Most amazingly, I had almost no pain (still not sure how he accomplished that!) This was a totally positive experience all around.

Susan Avallon

Impressed with Dr. Teitelbaum and Staff for Breast Augmentation

I scheduled a breast augmentation in August 2022, and I could not be more impressed with Dr. Teitelbaum or Staff. Everyone was comforting, professional, and polite. I flew from North Carolina to California for the procedure after doing my due diligence. Obviously, incurring extra costs and skipping multiple well skilled surgeons along the way. In the end, I would not hesitate to use Dr. Teitelbaum Again.

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