Introduction
Your journey to enhancing your natural beauty begins at the Aesthetic Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery in San Diego. Using only safe, high-quality silicone and saline implants, Dr. Susan Kaweski and her team of experts will ensure your desired breast size and shape are achieved. Whether for cosmetic reasons or reconstructive purposes, the Aesthetic Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery offers customized treatments for your improved self-image and confidence.
Breast augmentation, popularly known as a “boob job,” is an elective plastic surgery designed to enhance the size and shape of the breasts. Dr. Kaweski will insert silicone or saline-filled implants under the breast tissue or chest muscles. If you have noticed unwanted changes in your figure due to aging, pregnancy, or weight loss, breast augmentation in San Diego can help you reclaim your appearance and self-confidence.
Undergoing breast augmentation with Dr. Kaweski in San Diego involves a series of choices to ensure a highly customized and satisfying outcome. She will provide insight and guidance as you navigate through the following selection process:
Dr. Kaweski and her team of experts will provide you with a variety of breast implant options for every body type:
These implants are made of silicone or gel filling and feel like a gummy bear. The thicker silicone will retain the implants’ shape even if they accidentally rupture.
They are firmer than normal breast tissue and contain salt water. Should the implants rupture, the body will naturally absorb the fluid without issues.
These implants have a rough or textured surface, designed to reduce the risk of scar tissue formation and to hold the implants in place.
Among all the implants, these have the softest feel. They can move within the breast pocket, making it more flexible and more natural-looking.
Implant size is a personal decision, but with Dr. Kaweski’s help, you can make a selection that promotes balance, proportion, and natural beauty. Researchers have found that a collaborative approach between the patient and their doctor during the consultation phase makes for the most satisfying results when it comes to implant size1. Factors such as your body frame, activity level, comfort, and age can all impact your decision process. Dr. Kaweski will let you “try on” different-sized implants under your shirt to decide what size is best for you.
Dr. Kaweski will explain the pros and cons of each implant shape in detail during your preliminary consultation in San Diego.
These breast implants provide the fullest volume, projecting a high breast appearance with a uniform shape.
The implants are made of semi-solid gel, and they mimic the natural breast shape. The lower half of the implants is fuller and rounder.
There are four incision types to choose from: Periareolar (incision around the bottom of the areola), inframammary (incision where breast and rib cage meet), transumbilical (incision inside the belly button), and transaxillary (incision in the armpit). Dr. Kaweski will help determine the best option based on your goals, scarring concerns, implant type, and other factors.
Dr. Kaweski can use the following placements when inserting your implants:
Factors that affect this choice include skin thickness, tissue coverage, exercise regimen, and desired look.
To ensure breast augmentation is the right choice for achieving your goals and that the procedure will be safe and effective for you, Dr. Kaweski will conduct a thorough consultation, including a medical and physical evaluation. In general, the procedure is recommended for patients in San Diego with the following characteristics:
Patients in San Diego and La Mesa enjoy the following key benefits when choosing Dr. Kaweski for breast augmentation:
You can have more freedom when choosing different styles of clothing, enhancing your self-expression.
Improve the shape and symmetry of your breasts, especially when you notice sagging or one breast looks bigger than the other.
Breast augmentation enhances your body and silhouette by improving breast fullness and projection.
The procedure restores lost volume after weight loss or pregnancy. For women who have undergone a mastectomy or experienced an injury, breast implants can reconstruct the breasts as well.
Women born with breast deformities can undergo the procedure to modify the shape, size, and projection of the breasts for a better form and aesthetic appearance.
Your breast augmentation journey begins with a personalized consultation with Dr. Kaweski at the Aesthetic Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery in San Diego. Dr. Kaweski will review your medical history, manage your expectations, and customize a breast augmentation treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Dr. Kaweski will use techniques depending on your anatomy, desired size and shape, and the best possible result for your lifestyle and physique. To ensure your comfort during the procedure, general anesthesia will be administered, so you are asleep the entire time.
Dr. Kaweski will ensure that the incisions made result in minimal scarring. She will use a marker pen to indicate the areas where incisions will be made for the procedure. Silicone or saline-filled breast implants are inserted under your natural breast tissue (submammary placement) or chest muscles (submuscular placement).
Layered sutures and skin adhesive close these incisions. Expect the surgery to last for at least two hours. The results of your procedure will be immediately visible; however, a two-week rest and recovery period is recommended. During this time, you should rest and relax (possibly in a recliner) and avoid strenuous activities for 6 weeks after the procedure.
Your Guide to Post-Breast Augmentation Care
After the surgery, there will be soreness, swelling, and possible bruising for a few weeks. Dr. Kaweski will prescribe medications and guidelines for your rest and recovery to optimize your breasts’ aesthetic results. Most patients find they can switch from narcotic painkillers to over-the-counter pain medications within a few days.2 You may experience a temporary loss of nipple sensation, which will return in 8-12 months.
Dr. Kaweski highly recommends keeping your incisions dry for at least 24 hours. You can shower the next day. A compression bandage or sports bra will also provide you with support during healing. It is best to take two weeks off from school or work.
The cost of breast augmentation in La Mesa and San Diego varies, as each procedure is customized to individual needs and goals. Pricing typically includes the surgeon’s fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees, and postoperative fees, among others. If your breast augmentation procedure is paired with a breast lift, mommy makeover, or other cosmetic solution, your final price quote will increase. After Dr. Kaweski completes your initial consultation and medical review, we can provide you with a personalized quote that includes your procedures of interest.
Kolasinski, J., Kolenda, M., Kolacz, S., & Kasielska-Trojan, A. (2025). The Effect of Patient Involvement in Implant Size Selection on Satisfaction With Breast Size: An Analysis of 1,840 Primary Augmentations. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaf085
Shahram Salemy, M. | S., & Friday, O. 12. (n.d.). Breast augmentation recovery – what you need to know. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/breast-augmentation-recovery-what-you-need-to-know
Discover What’s Possible
At Aesthetic Arts Institute, we’re more than just a Plastic Surgery clinic; we’re a sanctuary where dreams are nurtured, and natural beauty is celebrated. Dr. Susan Kaweski and her dedicated team are here to guide you through every step of your transformation. Speak with us, share your vision, and let us embark on this beautiful journey together. We conveniently serve those in La Mesa, San Diego, and the greater Southern California area.
