The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
725 Heritage Road #100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 278-2600
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
755 Heritage Road #100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 279-6100
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
501 South Cherry Street #900
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 951-2100
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
501 South Cherry Street #900
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 951-2102
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
6985 Tutt Blvd Ste 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Phone: (719) 380-1823
Monday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
1-1.5 hour surgery
Back to Work: 3-5 days
Our board-certified plastic surgeons have earned international recognition for advancing the art and science of breast augmentation. As innovators involved in developing technologies and techniques such as Motiva® breast implants and TruBreast® breast augmentation, they integrate the latest advances to elevate results while minimizing downtime.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery is known throughout the Denver metro area for breast augmentation results that are beautiful, natural, and harmonious.
Learn why The Center for Cosmetic Surgery is a top destination for breast augmentation patients from throughout the Denver metro area:
Our breast augmentation surgeons would be happy to meet with you in person and answer all your questions. Simply request your consultation or call our office at (303) 278-2600.
Breast augmentation, often called a “boob job,” is a surgical procedure that increases the size of one or both breasts using breast implants or fat transfer to add volume and enhance shape and symmetry. The procedure typically uses cohesive silicone gel implants, preferred for their durability and natural look and feel. Saline implants, approved for patients 18 and over, are an option that some women prefer.
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Breast augmentation offers emotional and aesthetic benefits by enhancing breast volume and shape. Women choose this procedure for the numerous benefits it offers, including:
Breast augmentation’s broad appeal has made it a top cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States.
If you are unhappy with your natural breast size, shape, or asymmetry, you are probably a good candidate for breast augmentation. Ideal candidates should:
Our experienced surgeons carefully evaluate your health and lifestyle factors to ensure you are a good candidate.
At The Center for Cosmetic Surgery, our surgeons use the latest saline and silicone gel breast implants. Each option is safe and FDA approved, offering unique advantages and drawbacks. Review the table for a comparison and visit our Motiva® Breast Implants and Breast Implant Options pages for details.
| Consideration | Saline | Silicone | Motiva® |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implant Construction | Silicone shell is filled with sterile salt water after placement | Cohesive “gummy” silicone gel inside a silicone shell | Advanced silicone gel inside a biocompatible silicone shell |
| Pros | Harmless fill material Volume can be adjusted after placement Easy rupture detection Require small incision Lower rates of capsular contracture | Natural look and feel Less expensive than Motiva Variety of shapes and sizes | Very natural look and feel Biocompatible shell for reduced complications Require smaller incision than other silicone implants Low rates of rupture and capsular contracture |
| Cons | May feel less natural More noticeable Higher rupture rates | More expensive than saline Risk of undetected rupture | More expensive than standard silicone gel |
| Best for | Age 18 and up Submuscular placement Patients with adequate breast tissue | At least age 22 Patients without much natural breast tissue | At least age 22 Subglandular placement |
The excitement surrounding Motiva breast implants is real. These silicone implants are groundbreaking from the inside out. They are filled with an advanced silicone gel and have a biocompatible outer shell, leading to results that look and feel like your own breasts. Backed by the involvement of our own Dr. Andrew Wolfe as a lead investigator and author, our team has the most experience with Motiva implants in the entire Mountain West region.
Discover Motiva Implants Review Other Implant OptionsOur surgeons conduct a personalized evaluation of each patient’s anatomy and explore their preferred breast size and shape during the consultation. We offer both in-bra sizers and Vectra® 3D imaging to help patients choose their implants.
Read more about selecting your best implant size in our blog.
The breast implant’s profile specifies how much it projects from the body and the width of its base. Low-profile implants have a broader base, and high-profile implants are narrower at the base. The implant should be the same width at the base as the patient’s breast for natural results.
Read more about selecting implant profile in our blog.
While scars are necessary with every surgery, the most experienced breast augmentation surgeons make them unnoticeable. Our surgeons use the following incision options for breast implant insertion:
Although the inframammary approach is the best fit for most patients, we can thoroughly discuss your options.
While every surgical approach has its advantages and limitations, data gathered over the last 10 to 15 years strongly support the use of the inframammary incision. Benefits of this small incision (2.5 to 4 cm, depending on implant size and type) hidden in the breast crease include:
During breast augmentation, the surgeon creates a space, called a pocket, under the existing breast tissue to insert the breast implant. The choice of plane–above or beneath the pectoralis (chest muscle)–is complex. However, each of these options has nuances that merit further discussion.
Our surgeons offer the following above-the-muscle placement options:
Subglandular placement has a short recovery time because the muscle remains intact, and the implants are not affected by the activity of the chest muscles. Drawbacks include the risk for capsular contracture (thickening of the scar tissue capsule around the implant) and noticeable rippling and other visibility challenges in thin patients.
Subfascial placement involves placing implants above the muscle, but beneath the fibrous fascial covering. Some surgeons began using this approach in the early 2000s to add soft tissue coverage over the implant, potentially decreasing capsular contracture and improving soft tissue coverage.
Motiva breast implants can be placed above the muscle without increasing the risk of capsular contracture or sacrificing aesthetics. This placement option, offered with the TruBreast™ augmentation, reduces complications like animation deformity and preserves pectoral muscle strength, making Motiva implants an ideal option for active women.
Submuscular placement involves placing implants beneath the chest muscle. This option became a common way to avoid the drawbacks of placing them in front of the muscle, but it led to various distortions of the breast.
Dual-plane placement releases the muscle along its lower margin and onto the sternum to varying degrees, allowing the implants to sit in a more natural position in the breast.
With submuscular placement, the chest muscle provides soft tissue coverage, resulting in:
The downsides to placing implants under the muscle include:
Historically, the dual-plane location has been the most popular technique in the United States. With the availability of Motiva implants, however, our practice has largely shifted to pre-pectoral placement for all the reasons listed above. A detailed consultation with one of our experienced surgeons can help you choose the right procedure.
Learn more in our blog post about breast implant placement options.
Women who want a modest increase of ½ to 1 cup size and have enough excess fat may be candidates for natural breast augmentation using fat transfer. This procedure involves using liposuction to harvest fat from other parts of the body, such as the thighs or abdomen, purifying it, and then injecting it into the breasts.
Our surgeons also combine implants with fat transfer for a hybrid approach. This technique uses implants to fill out the breast and fat transfer to add targeted fullness to areas like the cleavage or upper breast, or for soft tissue enhancement to conceal implant edges.
It is important to recognize that fat grafting results can be unpredictable due to variability in the survival of transplanted fat, and some patients may require repeat grafting procedures to achieve their desired outcome
At your initial consultation, your surgeon will discuss your surgical and implant options based on your medical history, anatomy, and unique aesthetic goals. Our clinical expertise is essential in helping patients determine the optimal implant volume, set realistic goals, select the most suitable incision and implant plane, and address other factors that influence long-term aesthetic and functional success.
Review Our Consultation Process Request A ConsultationAfter your physical exam, your surgeon will perform a detailed and highly accurate sizing process utilizing both in-bra sizing implants and Vectra 3D imaging. Vectra can also simulate a breast lift if indicated.
About 2 weeks before your scheduled surgery, you will meet with one of our highly trained RNs for a medical history review and physical exam. They’ll explain consent forms that require your signature. We’ll take photos and electronically submit prescriptions to your chosen pharmacy. We’ll draw your blood if lab work is needed.
Our surgeons perform surgery at Apex Surgical Facility, our AAAHC-accredited surgical location. On the day of surgery, a nurse inserts an IV, and your surgeon will meet with you and mark the breasts. You will meet with one of our board-certified anesthesiologists, who will explain the anesthesia process.
In the OR, a doctor will place you under general anesthesia so you’re completely asleep. The surgery itself takes approximately 1 hour, while augmentation with breast lift takes around 2 1/2 hours.
Note that Preservé™ breast augmentation can be performed under lighter sedation (“twilight”) or under general anesthesia.
A nurse places sterile dressings and a surgical bra over your breasts after the surgery. You’ll then be taken to a recovery room. After an hour or so, once you’re feeling ready, your ride can pick you up and take you home.
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Some discomfort is to be expected after the procedure, although many patients are surprised to find that they feel fairly “normal” within a day or two. Experiences vary with implant placement and individual factors as follows:
Recovery is typically straightforward, and most patients are ready to return to work, school, and nonstrenuous activities in about 5 days to a week. You’ll need a trusted adult friend or family member to drive you home the day of surgery and stay with you for at least 24 hours post-op. We’ll send you home wearing a surgical compression bra that reduces swelling and helps results take shape.
Even though healing after a boob job is different for everyone, here is a typical postoperative timeline:
Patients are encouraged to contact our office at any point after surgery if they have questions or concerns.
There are a few issues to plan for after surgery. Attention to these considerations can enhance recovery and avoid postoperative setbacks.
It is important to get a lot of sleep after any surgical procedure. For most patients, sleeping on the back with the torso slightly elevated works best. This can be in an adjustable bed, a recliner, or simply propped up on a few pillows. As the breasts heal, patients can transition to side sleeping if preferred, as long as it does not apply undue pressure to the breasts.
Depending on the type of dressings applied after surgery, you can either shower immediately or wait 24 to 48 hours. We’ll provide these instructions during the preoperative history and physical, but patients can always contact the office with any questions. Swimming is typically fine once incisions are well healed, with no open areas of delayed healing. This can take a few weeks.
It’s important for the breasts to be supported properly in the weeks following breast augmentation. For the first 6 weeks, we recommend avoiding any underwire bras, as they can irritate healing incisions. We also discourage pushup bras since they can affect implant placement during the healing process. A medical-grade bra that supports the breasts as they heal is generally the best choice. These bras generally close in the front, allowing for easier access while patients are stiff, sore, and healing.
Mild, non-strenuous activities that don’t involve the upper body (such as a relaxed walk or a gentle spin on an exercise cycle) are fine during the first few weeks after surgery. Heart rate and blood pressure should remain normal for the first 2 weeks to avoid stressing healing blood vessels, which can result in postoperative bleeding that might need urgent surgical intervention.
You can begin mild cardio workouts after 2 weeks; you should pay attention to your body and not overdo it too soon. More strenuous upper body activities can begin at 6 weeks, with a gradual increase in intensity as the body gets back to normal. It may be months before the upper body feels normal, so don’t be discouraged if you remain stiff or feel a bit weak for quite some time. Recovery is typically quicker with above-the-muscle placement, but these general guidelines apply to all surgical approaches
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It takes months for the breasts to evolve into their final form after surgery, and a variety of factors affect this process. Smooth implants tend to drop a fair bit after surgery, so they will begin in an elevated position and settle over 3 to 6 months. The tighter the breast, the longer this “drop and fluff” may take. Additional procedures like a breast lift or the addition of mesh support can alter this timeline.
Scars are a necessary component of any breast surgery. Our surgeons place incisions in the most inconspicuous locations and perform precise, meticulous closure with long-lasting but dissolvable sutures to support healing. Incisions are typically covered with surgical tape for 3 to 6 weeks, and scar creams can be applied once the tape falls off. For most people, incisions start as fine, pink lines that may take 18 to 24 months to fully fade. Read more about the incision healing process and how to minimize scars in our blog post.
Many women choose to have multiple procedures at once to save time, money, and recovery intervals. Virtually any other procedure can be combined with breast augmentation under the same anesthetic. There is a limit to how much can be done at one time, however, based on a variety of factors. Our knowledgeable staff can guide you should you wish to add additional procedures. Popular combinations include:
A Mommy Makeover is a personalized combination of procedures that addresses the effects of pregnancy and breastfeeding. Many women combine breast augmentation with liposuction and a tummy tuck to rejuvenate their breasts and abdominal area and remove areas of stubborn fat.
Breast implants can create beautiful, full breasts, but they will not correct sagging. Many women need a combined breast lift with implants to attain the following improvements:
When expertly performed, breast lift with implants results can be transformative, but this can be a challenging combination with compromised results in the hands of a less talented surgeon. Our skilled breast enhancement surgeons will guide you through all the decisions involved in creating your ideal results.
Most patients who get breast implants are happy with their results. Unfortunately, a significant number will need some sort of revision. Even if everything goes perfectly, implants don’t last forever and will need to be replaced at some point. Revision breast augmentation is generally more complex and challenging than primary cases and requires special expertise. Our surgeons have broad experience with all aspects of revisionary breast surgery.
The cost for breast augmentation at our Denver practice depends on a variety of factors, including:
At your consultation, detailed pricing options will be explained so there are no surprises. We partner with a variety of financing companies that can help patients spread payments over time.
It depends. We advise some of our patients to begin gentle massage a week after their surgery to help soften the pocket and facilitate implant settling. In other cases, however, it is not recommended. Patients should wait for their one-week appointment to get instructions from their surgeon.
The results of a boob job last as long as the breasts’ appearance is satisfactory and the implants remain intact. Practically speaking, they typically last 10 to 25 years, although newer technology may extend this time frame. The FDA and implant manufacturers recommend ultrasound or MRI screening of breast implants to check their integrity at 6 years and every 2 years thereafter.
We advise our patients to wear a good, supportive bra full-time for 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. Gentle compression is typically helpful to reduce discomfort, and the support can improve the predictability of the result. After that, it is up to the patient whether she wants to wear a bra or not. Certainly, adequate support would be indicated during exercise, especially in women with larger breasts.
The best time to get breast implants depends on your personal goals and recovery timeline. Others are more active in winter with winter sports, so avoid surgery that time if it applies to you.
Most sagging occurs as surrounding breast tissue and skin lose elasticity due to aging, gravity, and weight fluctuations.
Most patients want natural-looking results, which means choosing an implant size that’s in proportion to their bodies. That may be 150 cc implants or 450 cc.
Gummy bear is a nickname for highly cohesive silicone gel implants that are filled with a semi-solid silicone. They hold their shape better than standard implants and may last longer.
Not at all. We see many women in their 40s for breast augmentation, especially those who have lost breast volume after having children. Many revision breast surgery patients are significantly older. As long as the patient’s health is good then surgery is an option.
Our breast augmentation specialists attract patients from the Denver metro area and beyond. Our reputation for impeccable results and outstanding patient care extends throughout the Mountain West region. See for yourself what sets us apart. Request a consultation using our online form or call (303) 278-2600 for an appointment.
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