Breast Augmentation in Tampa Bay

Choosing the right breast augmentation approach involves far more than selecting a cup size. The most satisfying results occur when your procedure is thoughtfully matched to your anatomy, aesthetic goals, lifestyle, and long-term expectations. At Tampa Surgical Arts, we take a highly personalized approach to breast augmentation planning, guiding you through each decision so your results look balanced, feel natural, and align with how you want to look and feel.

Several important factors determine the best breast augmentation strategy for you.

Implant Size & Shape

One of the first considerations is how much volume you would like to achieve and the overall breast shape you envision. Some patients prefer a subtle enhancement that restores fullness while maintaining a natural profile, while others seek more noticeable volume and upper pole fullness.

Implants are available in different shapes, most commonly:

• Round implants, which create soft fullness and enhanced cleavage

• Anatomical (teardrop) implants, which provide a more gradual slope and natural contour

Your surgeon will help you evaluate how implant size and shape interact with your chest width, tissue characteristics, and skin elasticity to create proportionate results.

Implant Material

The material inside your implant influences how the breast feels, moves, and appears. Modern breast implants include:

• Silicone gel implants, known for their soft, natural feel

• Saline implants, which offer adjustable volume and visible rupture detection

• Cohesive gel (gummy bear) implants, designed for structured shape retention

Each option offers unique advantages related to feel, incision size, durability, and aesthetic outcome. During your consultation, you will have the opportunity to explore these differences and determine which material best matches your priorities.

Implant Placement & Surgical Technique

Implant placement plays a significant role in your final result, recovery experience, and long-term appearance. Implants can be positioned:

• Above the muscle (subglandular) for enhanced projection and shorter recovery

• Below the muscle (submuscular) for a more natural transition and additional tissue coverage

• Dual-plane, a hybrid approach that combines the advantages of both techniques

Your anatomy, activity level, tissue thickness, and aesthetic goals will help determine the most appropriate placement strategy.

Implants Available at Tampa Surgical Arts

One of the most important decisions during breast augmentation is selecting the right implant profile. While implant size determines volume, implant profile determines how far the implant projects from the chest wall and significantly influences the final shape of the breasts. MENTOR® offers one of the most comprehensive breast implant portfolios, allowing surgeons to customize results to each patient’s anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals. MENTOR MemoryGel® implants are available in a variety of profiles, including Moderate Plus, High Profile, Ultra High Profile, and the newer Xtra and BOOST collections, giving patients more options than ever before.

Moderate Plus Profile Implants

MENTOR’s Moderate Plus Profile implants are designed to create a natural-looking breast enhancement with a wider base and less forward projection than higher-profile implants. These implants are often ideal for patients with a broader chest width who want increased fullness while maintaining balanced proportions. The Moderate Plus profile remains one of the most commonly selected options because it provides noticeable enhancement without creating an overly prominent appearance. Patients seeking a softer, more subtle result often find this profile to be an excellent choice.

High Profile Implants

High Profile implants offer greater forward projection with a narrower base width. This design allows patients to achieve greater upper-pole fullness and a rounder breast shape while accommodating smaller chest dimensions. High-profile implants are frequently chosen by patients seeking a more dramatic enhancement or with a naturally narrow frame. MENTOR offers High Profile options within both the traditional MemoryGel® and MemoryGel® Xtra collections, providing additional customization for projection and fullness.

Ultra High Profile Implants

For patients seeking maximum projection, MENTOR offers Ultra-High-Profile implants. These implants have the narrowest base width and the greatest degree of forward projection within the traditional MemoryGel® portfolio. Ultra High Profile implants can create significant fullness and cleavage while maintaining compatibility with narrower chest anatomy. They are often selected when patients desire a more pronounced augmentation result and enhanced upper breast fullness.

MemoryGel® Xtra and BOOST Technology

In addition to traditional profiles, MENTOR has expanded its implant portfolio with innovative options such as MemoryGel® Xtra and MemoryGel® BOOST. MemoryGel® Xtra implants are designed to provide greater projection, fullness, and firmness than standard MemoryGel® implants while maintaining a natural feel. They are available in both Moderate Plus and High Profile options.

The newest advancement, MemoryGel® BOOST, was developed to offer enhanced shape retention, improved upper pole fullness, and reduced visible implant wrinkling. BOOST implants feature a highly form-stable gel and are available in multiple profile options, allowing surgeons to achieve long-lasting, customized results tailored to each patient’s goals. MENTOR reports that these implants are designed to maintain projection and fullness while still delivering a soft, natural feel.

Choosing the Right Profile

The ideal implant profile depends on several factors, including chest width, existing breast tissue, skin elasticity, body proportions, and personal aesthetic preferences. During a consultation, your surgeon will evaluate these factors and help determine which MENTOR implant profile will best complement your anatomy and desired outcome. Whether you prefer a subtle enhancement with Moderate Plus implants or a more dramatic projection with High Profile, Ultra High Profile, or BOOST implants, MENTOR’s extensive implant portfolio offers a highly personalized breast augmentation experience.

Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer

For patients who prefer a natural alternative to implants or desire only modest volume enhancement, breast augmentation with fat transfer may be an excellent option. This approach uses liposuction to harvest fat from areas such as the abdomen or flanks, which is then purified and injected into the breasts to improve fullness and contour.

Fat transfer can be particularly beneficial for:

• Subtle volume enhancement

• Correction of asymmetry

• Soft contour refinement

• Patients seeking implant-free augmentation

Some patients also choose a hybrid approach that combines implants with fat grafting to enhance shaping and create natural transitions.

Lifestyle & Long-Term Goals

Your daily activities and long-term preferences also influence your breast augmentation plan. Considerations may include:

• Athletic lifestyle and chest muscle use

• Desire for minimal maintenance

• Comfort with implants vs natural tissue enhancement

• Future pregnancy or weight fluctuations

Discussing these factors helps ensure your results remain satisfying for years to come.

What to Expect During Your Consultation

Your consultation at Tampa Surgical Arts is designed to be collaborative, informative, and supportive. During this visit:

• Your surgeon will evaluate your body frame, breast anatomy, and skin quality

• We will discuss your aesthetic goals in detail to understand your vision

• You will learn about implant options, placement techniques, and fat transfer possibilities

• Visual aids, sizing tools, or imaging may be used to help you preview potential outcomes

• A customized surgical plan will be created to align with your goals and anatomy

By combining expert surgical guidance with your personal preferences, we develop a tailored breast augmentation plan that enhances your natural proportions while delivering beautiful, confidence-building results.