Breast BEFORE & AFTER Patient 164: Breast Augmentation
*Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Before & After
A 24-year-old female patient underwent a breast augmentation procedure using 345cc implants, performed by Dr. Crantford in Charleston, South Carolina. The patient sought enhancement to achieve improved breast volume and symmetry. Photos are shown 4 months post-op.
Breast augmentation remains one of the most sought-after procedures for patients looking to enhance breast volume and address subtle asymmetry — with implant sizing carefully selected to complement each patient’s natural proportions. Patients who come to Dr. Crantford at Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery in Charleston, SC often describe wanting a result that feels like a confident, natural enhancement of their existing figure. Before-and-after photos at the four-month mark from this procedure show implants that have fully begun to settle, with improved volume, balanced symmetry, and a smooth, natural contour that reflects the final direction of the result.
What can breast augmentation correct?
Breast augmentation improves breast volume, fullness, and projection while also addressing mild to moderate asymmetry between the two sides. Implant sizing and placement are tailored to each patient’s anatomy to achieve a result that is both fuller and more balanced than the natural baseline.
How is symmetry addressed during breast augmentation?
Breast asymmetry is extremely common and can often be improved through careful implant selection and surgical planning. Dr. Crantford evaluates each patient’s natural breast dimensions during consultation and may recommend differentiated implant sizing or adjusted pocket positioning to achieve the most balanced result possible.
What do breast augmentation results look like at four months?
By four months post-op, the majority of swelling has resolved and implants have largely settled into their final position. Results at this stage are very close to the long-term outcome — with soft tissue continuing to adapt subtly over the following months until full settling is complete at around six months post-op.
How do I know what implant size is right for me?
Implant sizing is one of the most personal decisions in breast augmentation and is guided by a thorough consultation with Dr. Crantford. Factors including chest width, existing breast tissue, skin laxity, and lifestyle are all taken into account to select sizing that achieves the patient’s desired outcome while maintaining a natural, proportionate appearance.
What is recovery like after breast augmentation?
Most patients return to light daily activity within a few days and resume desk work within one week. Strenuous activity and heavy lifting are restricted for 4–6 weeks to allow implants to settle properly and healing to progress. A supportive surgical bra is worn during early recovery to protect implant positioning and support comfort throughout the initial healing period.
