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Gustavo E. Galante, MD
322 U.S. 41 #103
Schererville, IN 46375
Phone: (219) 322-3131
Mo–Fr: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Please call our office for additional hours with our Aesthetic Nurse and our Esthetician.
Gustavo E. Galante, MD
3800 Saint Mary Drive #101
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: (219) 299-9300
Th: 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m.
Please call our office for additional hours with our Aesthetic Nurse and our Esthetician.
Breast Augmentation
Dr. Gus Galante performs breast augmentation in Schererville and Valparaiso, Indiana, for women who want their breasts to be larger, shapelier, and more symmetrical. Many of his breast augmentation patients, who visit from Munster, Merrillville, Crown Point, and other nearby communities, experience a boost in self-confidence that comes from improving their physical image.
Breast Augmentation
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Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
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Case #153
This 44-year-old woman took time out of her job as a laborer to learn more about breast augmentation with Dr. Galante in our Schererville office. As a mother of 5, this woman wanted a relatively conservative augmentation that restored pre-pregnancy volume to her breasts.During her consultation, she and Dr. Galante discussed her surgical... Read More
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Case #1
This patient presented to Dr. Galante in our Northwest Indiana office located in Munster, Indiana for a consultation regarding breast enlargement (breast augmentation). She was a 25 year old woman that was wearing an A cup bra and desired to be enhanced to a C cup. She had not had children yet, and wanted to fill out her tops better.She was... Read More
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Case #3
49 year old Indiana woman 5 ft. 4 in. 118 lbs. subpectoral placement of 265cc smooth, round, saline implants. A to C cup.
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Case #47
The patient shown in these before-and-after photos came to see Dr. Galante, a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in cosmetic breast surgery and body contouring, at his Northwest Indiana office. She initially was requesting treatment to improve the appearance of her abdomen but also had an interest in improving the sagginess in her breasts.... Read More
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Case #152
This 49-year-old store manager was ready for the change that breast augmentation can provide when she visited us at our Schererville office. Although she did not breastfeed her one (now fully grown) child, she felt that her breast volume was not what she wanted, and she was looking to improve her body's proportions. Before her surgery, she wore... Read More
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Case #7
This 37-year-old woman from Northwest Indiana came to my Valparaiso, Indiana, plastic surgery office for a consultation regarding breast enlargement. She lost volume after breastfeeding all three of her children. She wore an A cup bra and desired to fill a C cup.Her exam which can be noted on her preoperative photo revealed small... Read More
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Case #56
This 42-year-old mother from Northwest Indiana came to my Munster office to look into her options for breast enhancement in Indiana. In particular, she was looking to provide a fuller shape that would restore her more proportional pre-pregnancy breast form. Before having children, she fit a large C cup, but her breast size was reduced to a small... Read More
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Case #73
This patient is a 24-year-old waitress from Indiana, and a mother of one. She had not breastfed, so her breast position was still relatively good, but she was unhappy with her small, barely B-cup bra size. Hoping to find a way to make her breasts look larger but still natural, she came to my Schererville office with a number of questions about her... Read More
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Case #117
At 20 years old, this student who also holds down a waitressing job came to our Schererville office wanting breast augmentation in Indiana. She wore a size B or C cup and wanted to increase to a DD. When she came in for her initial consultation, she was 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighed 125 pounds. One of the considerations for patients... Read More
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Case #5
This patient is a 46 year old woman from Indiana and is the mother of two children. She presented to my office in Munster, Indiana with an interest in breast augmentation, something she had been thinking about for many years. She wanted to fill out her tops, dresses, and bathing suits more fully. She did not breast feed, and there was no history... Read More
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Case #101
This 34 year old home maker scheduled a consultation in my Indiana plastic surgery office desiring breast augmentation. After giving birth to and breastfeeding three children, she noted that her breasts had lost significant volume. Her tops and bathing suits did not give her the attractive appearance she once had. She was wearing an A cup bra and... Read More
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Case #83
This 46-year-old dental practice manager's very active lifestyle keeps her in shape, but did not do anything to increase the size of her naturally small breasts. Now that she had two grown daughters she felt it was a good time for her to be able to enjoy fuller, more feminine breasts along with her trim and healthy body, so she started looking into... Read More
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Case #6
I met this 44 year old patient at my Munster office, which has since moved to Schererville, Indiana. Breast augmentation was tops on her list - she wanted to go from a 36A to a full C cup. Though she had breast fed two children, her breasts did not experience substantial sagging, but they also were much smaller than she would like to complement her... Read More
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Case #70
This 30-year-old woman is a bartender from Indiana. After having her first child, she made great efforts to restore her appearance, losing 25 pounds in one year. However, her breast size did not benefit from the changes, and after accomplishing so many of her goals through diet and exercise, she decided to make a change in this area as well.... Read More
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Case #135
This 34-year-old mother of 2 met with Dr. Galante at our Schererville, Indiana, office to discuss enhancing her breasts. The Chicago waitress breastfed both of her children and wore an A-cup bra size. Women who breastfeed their children often lose volume in their breasts and desire breast enhancement surgery.After discussing her options with... Read More
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Case #84
After having two children, this 31-year-old deputy sheriff from Illinois wanted to restore her breast shape. She was not planning on having any more children and decided it was the right time for her to find out if an Indiana plastic surgeon could answer her questions about breast augmentation.When she met with me for her consultation, I examined... Read More
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Case #121
After breastfeeding 3 children, the breasts of this 53-year-old woman had shrunk to an A cup. She wanted to restore volume through breast augmentation with an Indiana plastic surgeon, but she didn't want breasts that were too big for her thin frame.At 5 feet, 7 inches tall and 120 pounds, she was worried about results that might look unnatural.... Read More
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Case #138
This patient is a teacher in Northwest Indiana who met with Dr. Galante in our Schererville office to discuss breast enhancement options. The 35-year-old woman breastfed her 3 children and wanted to restore volume to her breasts, which otherwise retained an elevated and youthful appearance.She wore an A-cup bra at the time she met with Dr.... Read More
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Case #71
This 40-year-old woman from Indiana leads a busy life as a loan officer and a mother of one. Although she did not breastfeed, her breasts lacked the volume and youthful shape that she desired. She decided to visit my office in Schererville to see if breast augmentation in Indiana would fit her body and lifestyle.During her personal consultation... Read More
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Case #72
This 22-year-old dancer from Indiana had a petite figure and wanted a larger, more feminine breast shape. Her breasts were naturally small, and her fit and active lifestyle meant that they remained rather undersized even for her small frame. She decided to look for a skilled plastic surgeon in Indiana, and when she met with me at my Valparaiso... Read More
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Case #92
After having 3 children and breastfeeding all 3 of them, this 27-year-old woman from Indiana was unhappy with the look of her A-cup breasts. She wanted to restore the look of her breasts to about a size B or small C, and so she began looking for an Indiana plastic surgeon who could help her achieve her goals. She scheduled a consultation with... Read More
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Case #44
34 year old, Indiana patient, 5ft. 9 in., 130 lbs., subpectoral placement via infamammary incision.Smooth, round, saline implant, 400cc on right, 325cc on left to correct asymmetry.
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Case #65
This 32-year-old administrative assistant from Chicago had a problem common among women who have had children: after childbirth, her breasts sagged, the nipples were lower, and the upper part of the breast has become more concave because of the loss of volume following pregnancy. She was interested in breast augmentation in Indiana to achieve a fuller... Read More
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Case #127
This 43-year-old stay-at-home mom breastfed all 5 of her children and wanted to restore fullness to her breasts through breast augmentation. She came to my Schererville, Indiana office for a consultation, where we discussed surgical options. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and was a 34B-cup prior to augmentation.She desired a full cup size... Read More
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Case #82
This young woman knew she wanted to have children in the future, and wanted to find out if breast enhancement in Indiana before then would be wise. As a 23-year-old school teacher from Northwest Indiana, she felt it was important to her to have a breast size that would match her body shape, so she scheduled a consultation to discuss her options with... Read More
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Case #105
This 42-year-old woman came to our Valparaiso office wanting larger breasts. She was in good shape, didn't have children, and wanted to increase her breast size from a 34B to a full D. After her consultation with Dr. Galante, she and the surgeon decided on using Natrelle® 400 cc silicone implants for breast augmentation at our Chesterton, Indiana,... Read More
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Case #113
This 23-year-old woman wanted breast implants to increase the volume of her A cup-sized breasts. She was a student at the time she came to our Schererville office, and she expressed a concern about the small breasts she had been unsatisfied with for years. She had a consultation with Dr. Galante, where they discussed her health history and her goals... Read More
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Case #4
This 46-year-old patient decided it was time for a change and wanted to recontour her breasts. While breast surgery is popular among twentysomethings and young mothers, it's also very common to see women in their 40s and 50s considering breast augmentation. Indiana women want to look good and feel comfortable in clothing and bathing suits no matter... Read More
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Case #91
Like many mothers, this 28-year-old woman from Illinois wanted to enhance the look of her breasts after breastfeeding her baby. At a B/C cup, she was interested in undergoing breast augmentation in Indiana to become a small D cup. She came to my Schererville, Indiana office for a consultation.When she met with me, she explained that she... Read More
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Case #119
This 26-year-old woman from Illinois came to our Schererville, Indiana, office to discuss her breast augmentation options. After having 2 children and breastfeeding both, her breasts were deflated and low on volume. She wanted breast implants to go from an A cup to a full C cup or small D cup.After discussing her options and health history... Read More
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Case #137
This 29-year-old woman breastfed both of her children and wanted to restore volume to her B-cup breasts. She consulted with Dr. Galante at our office in Valparaiso, which is where the patient lives. Breasts sometimes sag after breastfeeding, but that wasn't a concern for this patient, so she decided on a breast augmentation surgery.After talking... Read More
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Case 195
This 38 year old patient had one pregnancy. She had concerns of breasts being deflated and sagging after pregnancy and breastfeeding. She was also unhappy with the appearance of her abdomen with concerns of loose skin that would not improve with exercise and diet. A tummy tuck was performed to remove extra skin on her abdomen and repair her stomach... Read More
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Case #89
This 28-year-old woman from Indiana scheduled a consultation with me at my Schererville office to discuss breast augmentation in Indiana. At 5'3", 123 lbs, she wanted fuller breasts to fill out her clothing. When I examined her, I found that she had no sagging and fairly symmetrical breasts, and since she was healthy and close to her ideal weight,... Read More
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Case #90
This 24-year-old woman from Indiana wanted to have fuller breasts. At 5'9", 137 lbs, she was a small B cup and wanted to be around a full C cup. After considering breast augmentation in Indiana for a while, she decided to schedule a consultation with me at my Valparaiso office.During her consultation, we discussed what type and size of... Read More
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Case #45
31 year old patient from Indiana 5 ft. tall, 110 lbs.desired a breast enlargement from a small B cup to a full C cup. 310 cc smooth, round, saline implant in the subpectoral position
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Case #149
This 29-year-old administrative professional wanted to add volume to her breasts. As a mother of 1, she was unhappy with the effects that pregnancy and breastfeeding had had on her naturally small frame. After visiting Dr. Galante in Schererville, Indiana to learn more about breast augmentation, she and Dr. Galante decided on ultra high-profile,... Read More
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Case #102
This 20 year old hairstylist desired breast enlargement. Her current cup size was A, and her wish was to fit a C cup bra. Not having had any pregnancies, she had a tight skin envelope, which often times limits the size of the breast implant that can be used. Saline implants were placed, using 325cc on... Read More
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Case #103
This 30 year old Indiana patient breast fed two children and presented to my office desiring breast augmentation. Breast feeding frequently causes an involution or shrinking of breast tissue which gives the breast a deflated appearance. Many women who I see in my office for breast enhancement have this concern regarding their bodies after pregnancy.... Read More
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Case #207
This patient demonstrates what is termed a tuberous breast. She presented to our Indiana plastic surgery office desiring enlargement of her breasts. Tuberous shape in general is seen when the the crease under the breast is tight and the space between the breasts is wide. This causes the breast to herniate into the areola as can be seen on the side... Read More
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Case #81
This 25-year-old dental hygiene student from Northwest Indiana, had fairly balanced breasts, but desired to increase her bust size so that her breasts would flatter her body better. Since she was not planning to have children, she knew she could not expect her breast size to change over time, so she decided to find out if she could make the change... Read More
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Case #148
This 36-year-old woman wanted improved fullness in her breasts after having a child. She felt that her breasts had a "deflated" appearance. She visited our Schererville, Indiana office to discuss breast augmentation. She and Dr. Galante planned the surgery, ultimately choosing smooth, round, moderate profile implants.Dr. Galante performed... Read More
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Case #106
This 31-year-old woman came to our Schererville office for breast augmentation. The Indiana mother of 3 had breastfed all of her children and wanted to restore volume to her breasts. This patient's photos are a good example of something that holds true for many women: Mothers who breastfeed are usually excellent candidates for breast augmentation,... Read More
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Case #123
This 27-year-old optometrist technician wanted to increase the size of her A-cup breasts. During her breast augmentation consultation in Schererville, Indiana, she said she wanted to be a full C cup. After surgery, she wore size 32DD bras. Despite the cup size being larger than her original vision, the patient was very happy with the appearance of... Read More
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Case #63
For a more shapely profile, this 22 year-old hair stylist from Chicago chose to drive to my office in Schererville to learn more about breast enhancement in Indiana. As a healthy patient with no children yet, this woman had good breast position, but with a B cup, she lacked the breast size that she desired.When she met with me to discuss her... Read More
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Case #134
When this 46-year-old mother of 3 met with Dr. Galante at his Schererville office to discuss getting breast augmentation with implants, she said she wanted to go from a B cup to a C cup. She had breastfed her children and, like many women, had lost volume in her breasts.The Indiana business owner's case also demonstrates the artistry involved... Read More
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Case #115
This 49-year-old woman was unhappy with the outcome of breast augmentation surgery performed in Indiana by another surgeon, complaining that her breasts were asymmetrical. She also wanted larger implants. A stay-at-home mother of 2 children, whom she breastfed, the patient wanted to go from a size B cup to a full C cup or small D.When she... Read More
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Case #169
24 year old female desired breast enlargement. She increased her cup size from a B to a DD and is pleased with her result.
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Case #66
This 30-year-old hairdresser from Indiana decided it was time to increase the volume of her breasts after breastfeeding two children. As is the case with many mothers after pregnancy and breastfeeding, her breasts looked deflated and had a sagging appearance. This patient's bra size was between an A and a B cup when she visited my office and... Read More
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Case #139
This 51-year-old patient decided to consult with Dr. Galante about breast augmentation after losing 50 pounds in a year through exercise and diet. The Lowell, Indiana, business owner has 4 children but did not breastfed them. She was a B cup when she met with Dr. Galante at his Schererville office.After Dr. Galante explained her breast augmentation... Read More
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Case #104
This 28 year old bartender came to see me in my Indiana plastic surgery office for a consultation regarding breast augmentation. She wore an A cup bra and wished to be enhanced enough to fill a B cup nicely. Her right breast was slightly larger than her left side, and she had some mild sagginess, where the nipples were lower on her breast... Read More
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Case #109
This registered nurse, 24, has no children and came to our office to consult about breast augmentation. A rural Indiana resident, she decided to have Natrelle® style 20 375 cc silicone implants inserted beneath the pectoral muscles.She and Dr. Galante ultimately decided on this specific implant after a thorough discussion about the patient's... Read More
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Case #85
This 28-year-old chemist wore a B-cup bra and wanted to increase her breast size so that she could fill a full C or small D bra. She decided to find a plastic surgeon she trusted to help her evaluate her options and decide whether a breast enhancement procedure in Indiana would be appropriate for her. She called my Schererville office and set a time... Read More
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Case #136
This 39-year-old administrator wanted to increase the size of her naturally small breasts through breast augmentation. She wore a size 34A-cup bra when she came to our Schererville office for her consultation with Dr. Galante. As you can see in the before pictures, her breasts retained their perkiness, but she had little existing breast tissue.During... Read More
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Case #99
This pleasant 26 year old patient presented to our Indiana plastic surgery practice desiring breast implants. She has been self conscious about her body as she felt her breast size was not proportional to the rest of her body. Her bra size was a 34B, and her desire was to fully fit into a C cup. She was otherwise healthy with no coexisting medical... Read More
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Case #133
After breastfeeding 5 children, this 28-year-old woman wanted to restore volume to her breasts. She wore a 36B bra when she came in for her consultation with Dr. Galante at his Valparaiso office. After discussing her breast implant options, the Indiana nurse decided to get MENTOR® high-profile, 500-cc saline implants.Dr. Galante inserted the... Read More
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Case #141
Concerned about her breast size and sagginess, this 46-year-old woman met with breast enhancement specialist Dr. Gus Galante for a consultation in his Schererville office. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, he is known throughout the region for his beautiful, natural-looking breast augmentation results. Many women who have lost breast volume after... Read More
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Case #124
This 34-year-old mother breastfed her only child and wanted to increase the size of her breasts when she visited Dr. Galante at his Schererville office. When she came in for a consultation, she was between a B and a C cup and wanted to increase to a D cup with breast implants inserted by the Indiana plastic surgeon.After a discussion of her... Read More
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Case #2
This 37-year-old woman seen in these before-and-after photos presented to our Northwest Indiana office which was located in Munster (we have since moved to Schererville) for a consultation regarding breast augmentation. She lost volume in her breasts after breastfeeding each of her three children. Her desire was to be enlarged from a small B... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
If you live in Northwest Indiana and breast augmentation is on your mind, a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best place to start. Request a complimentary consultation online, or schedule an appointment at Dr. Galante’s Schererville or Valparaiso office by calling (800) 721-3244.
Talking it Over
During your consultation, you can discuss your goals and expectations for surgery. Dr. Galante ensures that you understand his techniques and feel secure in your decision. He also encourages you to ask questions. His answers help you understand the benefits of specific incision sites, implant types, and placement options.
The consultation represents the first step toward successful results. Establishing a rapport helps you build the trust necessary to feel confident and excited about your procedure. It’s not unusual to arrive feeling a little nervous about what to expect. Dr. Galante suggests you make a list of questions or concerns to help you remember them. Other tips for your consultation include:
- Bring some “wish” photos that illustrate the look you hope to achieve with breast implants (you can search our photo gallery to get started)
- Be prepared to discuss your medical history, including any medications that you are currently taking
- Be ready for a physical exam
At your consultation, Dr. Galante will review your breast implant options: from small to large, saline or silicone, low to high profile, and more. He will help you choose the combination that best provides the results you desire and is appropriate for your height and body type. An estimate showing the total cost of your procedure is prepared before you leave, with an explanation for each of the specific fees.
Meet Dr. Gus Galante
Thank you for visiting the Indiana plastic surgery practice of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gus Galante. Our team is committed to providing you with the information you need to make an educated decision about your procedure. We offer a full range of surgical and non-surgical treatments such as breast augmentation, liposuction, and BOTOX® Cosmetic. Our goal is to make sure you feel comfortable and confident about your choices. We have offices in Valparaiso and Schererville for your convenience.
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Meet Dr. Galante
Breast Augmentation with Lift
Dr. Galante frequently combines a breast lift with augmentation for women who wish to correct sagging breasts and size issues at the same time.
Breast augmentation with a simultaneous breast lift increases breast volume and reduces sag. Patients typically wish to correct flat, deflated breasts and downward–pointing nipples—extremely common issues among women who have had children.
While breast augmentation enlarges the breasts with implants, a breast lift reshapes the breast tissue and raises the breasts into a more upright position. A breast augmentation alone may suffice for women who only need a subtle lift to correct a small degree of sag. However, more moderate or severe sagging requires a lift.
Breast Augmentation Incisions
As a breast enhancement specialist, Dr. Galante has extensive experience performing breast augmentation. While he is experienced in a variety of techniques, he has determined that 2 incision options are preferable in the majority of cases:
- Periareolar incision: placed along the lower edge of the areola
- Inframammary incision: placed on the underside of the breast, immediately above the crease where the breast connects to the chest wall
Why Dr. Galante Prefers the Inframammary Incision
Dr. Galante prefers the inframammary incision for most patients because it is:
- Associated with a lower risk of capsular contracture, a complication that occurs when firm scar tissue forms around the implant
- Effective for both saline and silicone breast implants
- The best choice for women who are planning to breastfeed children in the future
Dr. Galante places the incisions where they are concealed by the breasts or natural changes in the skin in order to provide very natural-looking results. Regardless of incision choice, patients typically find that the resulting breast augmentation scars are barely noticeable after healing.
Breast Implant Placement
During breast augmentation, Dr. Galante can use either of the following placement options for the breast implants:
- Subglandular placement: the implant is placed under the breast tissue and on top of the chest muscle
- Submuscular placement: the implant is placed under the breast tissue and either beneath or between the chest muscles
Why Dr. Galante Prefers Submuscular Placement
To create the most natural-looking results, Dr. Galante typically uses a submuscular implant placement. This technique generally leads to more beautiful, natural-looking results because the chest muscle provides an additional layer of coverage between the skin and the implant. Benefits include:
- Natural-looking, smooth transition from the collarbone to the breast
- Reduction in rippling and wrinkling of saline implants
- Additional support for the implant
- Enhanced results for patients with little existing breast tissue
- Reduced incidence of capsular contracture, the primary complication following breast augmentation
- Improved visualization of the breast tissue on mammograms
Because Dr. Galante personalizes each breast augmentation procedure, he will review your options during your consultation and choose the technique best suited to you and the results you hope to attain.
Procedure Specifics
Dr. Galante usually uses general anesthesia for breast augmentation, so you will be asleep for your surgery. He begins the procedure by making the incisions and creating a space for each implant called a pocket.
After inserting the implants, Dr. Galante compares the breasts for symmetry in size and shape, and makes adjustments as necessary. To balance breast asymmetry, he may use different sizes of silicone implants or fill saline implants with different amounts of saline solution.
Once he has attained the desired results, he closes the incisions with fine sutures and protective surgical tape. The entire procedure takes about 1 hour to complete.
After Your Breast Augmentation Procedure
Dr. Galante performs breast augmentation as an outpatient procedure so you will be able to go home the day of your procedure. You will be sent home wearing an elastic bra designed to help with healing. Discomfort following surgery is treatable with oral medication. You can resume light activities such as showering, walking, and dressing yourself at your discretion, but remember to give yourself time to recover. Avoid raising your arms and lifting anything heavy for about the first 2 weeks.
After the first week or 2 most patients can return to normal routine activities, including work. Within about 3 weeks most women can resume more strenuous activity such as aerobic exercise.
Keep in mind that a combined breast surgery usually requires more recovery time than a single procedure. This combination may also require drainage tubes to reduce fluid accumulation and swelling.
Dr. Galante will give you more specific post–op instructions prior to your surgery.
More Information
For answers to some common questions about breast augmentation, we invite you to review our Breast Augmentation FAQ page.
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