Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures available, but some women are reluctant to turn to this surgery out of fear of painful recovery and the risks of general anesthesia. In a new method known as Awake Breast Augmentation, both of these concerns are addressed.
Dr. Walter Tom, Santa Rosa and Napa cosmetic surgeon, has developed this procedure that uses local anesthesia to numb the patient rather than the traditional general anesthesia. He says that by using these method patients avoid the nausea and vomiting common with general anesthesia. Also, they are awake and can communicate with the doctor during the procedure, and can even examine the results before completion of the surgery.
Actual results of Awake Breast Augmentation by Dr. Walter Tom. 1 Day Post Procedure
As Dr. Tom describes, "You actually get to pick the size of the implant. When we use saline implants, we sit you up - you're actually comfortable talking to us. There's a mirror in front of you and you can actually help us decide if you want to add an extra 10%."
He says that there is increased safety with using local anesthesia because patients are not only monitored with standard EKG but are able to communicate with the physician throughout the procedure. 
Actual results of Awake Breast Augmentation by Dr. Walter Tom.
Dr. Tom also notes that recovery time is greatly shortened. "You actually walk out of the office within 15 minutes of completion of the procedure. We find that patients are more comfortable afterward and are very happy with the awake breast augmentation."
Check with your physician to see if they offer awake breast augmentation and ask if it's the right procedure for you.
Actual results of Awake Breast Augmentation by Dr. Walter Tom.
