Breast Augmentation in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Board-certified Plastic Surgeon
The Art of Looking Forever Refreshed.
Are you embarrassed by small breasts that are disproportionate to the rest of your figure?
Do you hate trying on clothing because tops and bathing suits don’t look right on your bust?
Is it difficult to find a bra that fits both of your breasts properly?
If you agree with any of these statements, you may want to explore your options for surgical breast augmentation in Morgantown, WV or the Pittsburgh area with breast implants surgeon Dr. Francis Johns. Breast implants will give you fuller, more voluptuous breasts and greater confidence in your body.
Table of Contents
- See the Difference: Breast Augmentation Surgery
- Real Stories, Real Results: Breast Patient Reviews
- Breast Augmentation Cost in Pittsburgh & Flexible Financing Options
- Why Choose Dr. Johns for Your Breast Augmentation Surgery?
- Schedule a Breast Augmentation Consultation
- Are You a Candidate for Breast Augmentation?
- What Breast Augmentation Improves
- Learn More About Surgery & Recovery
- Breast Implant Options at Artisan Plastic Surgery
- Learn More about Your Breast Implant Options
Patient Reviews
Breast Procedure Patient Reviews
“I recently got breast implants and a lift from Dr. Johns. I could not be happier with the results. The whole process from consult to surgery went smoothly, and it was super quick! The recovery has been very easy, and I am already feeling great. I have never felt better about myself. I can’t thank Dr. Johns and his office enough!”
I had a mastectomy in 2021 and met with two plastic surgeons for reconstruction. I was basically told to accept what is. Dr Johns was very considerate of my needs. He made me feel at ease and comfortable at the very first consultation. The surgery was successful and I was feeling back to normal in a few days. His staff is also very friendly and helpful.
I am in my mid-20s and I went to Dr. Johns to get my asymmetrical breasts fixed (no implants, just a breast reduction on the larger side + breast lifts on both sides). He did a wonderful job – I’m several months out from surgery and I’m looking nice and even. Scars are healing very well too. Throughout the process, he and his staff were wonderful at answering my questions and were easily accessible for anything I needed. I would highly recommend Dr. Johns to others!
I had a breast lift with implants, a tummy tuck and liposuction on my flanks. After losing 70 pounds it was time to get the body I’ve always wanted and Dr. Johns was able to help me achieve that. I seriously couldn’t be happier with the results. Zero regrets!
Breast Augmentation Cost in Pittsburgh & Flexible Financing Options
In addition to paying for surgery upfront, there are a number of ways to finance the cost, which makes taking this important step in your life more attainable. Not all patients will have the funds available to pay upfront, so we recommend the following financing options should you need to break the cost up into payments:
- Working with Care Credit, who often offers a promotional interest-free period. For example, if you can pay off the loan within 6 months-2 years (depending on the promotional period available at that time and available to you), you won’t have to pay any interest, providing a hassle-free way to split the surgery cost into multiple payments.
- Using a credit with low interest or that is interest-free. In fact, some credit card companies offer introductory interest-free periods for new cardholders. This is a good option for financing as long as your credit limit is high enough and you can reasonably pay it off within the promotional period.
Where Surgical Skill Meets Natural Beauty.
Why Choose Dr. Johns for Your Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Dr. Johns is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience.
Breast enlargement and augmentation is not what it used to be. Implant options are more numerous, results looks even more natural, and the risks are lower. In this video, Dr. Johns shares information on modern options, reduced risk, and increased lifespan of breast implants.
Schedule a Breast Augmentation Consultation
Breast Augmentation can be a life-changing procedure that increases your self-esteem and helps you achieve the ideal you. Scheduling a consultation is the best way to learn more about your journey.
Please call (724) 830-9305 or request a consultation online to schedule a one-on-one time with Dr. Johns at his Pittsburgh or Greensburg location.
Are You a Candidate for Breast Augmentation?
Women interested in breast augmentation should meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon to evaluate their candidacy and discuss the procedure and implant options in detail. Dr. Johns encourages breast augmentation candidates in Pittsburgh and Greensburg to schedule a consultation to determine whether the procedure is suitable for their needs.
In general, breast augmentation candidates are individuals who:
- Are physically and mentally healthy
- Do not smoke
- Do not have any chronic, uncontrolled medical conditions
- Have specific, reasonable goals
- Have a generally positive outlook
- Understand the surgical risks
Currently, the FDA has approved the use of saline implants for women over the age of 18, and silicone implants for women over the age of 22 (or 18 if they are breast reconstruction candidates).
What Breast Augmentation Improves
Breast augmentation enhances the size and shape of naturally small or asymmetrical breasts, or breasts that have lost volume due to weight fluctuation, pregnancy, nursing, aging or other factors.
In addition to the physical improvements of breast augmentation in Pittsburgh, PA, many women experience psychological benefits too. It’s common for a woman with breast implants to enjoy increased self-esteem and feel confident that her shapely breasts are proportional to her frame and look more attractive in blouses, dresses and bikini tops.
Learn More About Surgery & Recovery
More information on preparing for surgery, surgery day, and recovery expectations can be found in the Surgery Guide:
Breast Implant Options at Artisan Plastic Surgery
If you’ve decided to undergo breast augmentation surgery, you have several decisions to make about your breast implants and procedure in Pittsburgh. Dr. Francis Johns will review your options with you and make his professional recommendations based on factors such as your body type, desired surgical outcome, medical history and lifestyle. He encourages you to research your options so you can have an informed conversation and ask him specific questions during your consultation.
Breast Implant Type
Breast implants are filled with either a saline or a silicone material.
Saline implants are composed of a silicone outer shell and a sterile saltwater solution. One of the advantages to selecting saline implants is that they are filled after insertion, so Dr. Johns is able to make smaller surgical incisions. Also, due to the nature of the saline solution, if the implant were to leak or rupture, it would become immediately apparent and your body would naturally absorb the saline.
Silicone implants are composed of a silicone outer shell and filled with a silicone gel, too. Many women feel that silicone implants provide a look and feel that more closely resembles natural breast tissue than saline implants. However, if they were to leak or rupture, the cohesive nature of the gel would hold its shape better, making it more difficult to detect a problem. For this reason, many plastic surgeons recommend women with silicone implants schedule regular breast imaging exams. Another drawback is that silicone implants are pre-filled, requiring a larger incision than saline implants.
Breast Implant Size
Dr. Johns will help you select the breast implant size that is most appropriate for your body frame and proportions. He cautions against choosing implants that are too big, as they don’t look right on women with petite bodies, but he also wants you to be happy with your breast implant results. Dr. Johns often uses implant “sizers” that you can slip into your bra to help you preview the results of different implant sizes.
Breast Implant Shape
Breast implants in Pittsburgh are available in either round or teardrop shapes. Round implants provide more fullness and cleavage around the top of the breasts, and teardrop implants are sloped to resemble the curve of a natural breast.
Breast Implant Texture
Breast implants have either a smooth or a textured outer shell. The primary difference between textures is that smooth implants will move more freely within the breast pocket, whereas textured implants will “stick” to the breast tissue and remain higher on the chest wall over time.
Incisional Patterns
Another important decision to make about breast augmentation surgery is the incision pattern that Dr. Johns will follow during the procedure. Depending on your anatomy, the type of implants you choose and other factors, Dr. Johns can make the breast implant incisions in the following locations:
- Around the areola (i.e., the darkly colored skin surrounding the nipple)
- Under the natural fold of the breast
- Within the armpit
No matter which incision pattern you and Dr. Johns select, he will position the incisions strategically to minimize any resulting scarring.
Implant Placement
Dr. Johns will place your breast implants using a submuscular or subglandular approach.
With the submuscular placement, he positions the breast implants underneath the chest muscle. Dr. Johns often recommends submuscular placement for women with thin skin and/or minimal body fat, because the muscle covers the implant and makes the implant less visible beneath the surface of the skin. The drawback to submuscular placement is that it is more invasive to the surrounding muscles and tissues and can require a lengthier recovery period.
If Dr. Johns uses a subglandular approach, he will position the implants underneath the breast tissue and over the chest muscle. He recommends this approach to women with enough breast tissue to adequately cover the implant. The advantage to the subglandular approach is that it typically requires a shorter and less invasive recovery period.
Learn More about Your Breast Implant Options
If you’d like to explore your breast implant options in more detail with Dr. Johns, please schedule a one-on-one consultation at his Pittsburgh/Greensburg plastic surgery practice. Call him at call (724) 830-9305 or send a message to make your appointment.