Breast Augmentation in Houston, TX
Serving patients in Houston, Clear Lake, Friendswood, League City, and beyond.
Serving patients in Houston, Clear Lake, Friendswood, League City, and beyond.
Our culture celebrates curation of our lives, our wardrobes, and our bodies. Breast augmentation stands as the most popular cosmetic surgery in the country for a reason. It offers a seemingly simple way of aligning your external silhouette with your internal sense of self. But behind the glossy after-photos and great bikini pics is a complex decision involving geometry, biology, and personal choice. You shouldn’t jump into a surgery without being completely informed of what to expect and how the procedure is going to affect you.
Dr. Kimberly Carpin operates with total transparency. Every consultation is an educational moment, revealing the practical realities of breast implants, incisions, and long-term aesthetic goals.
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Breast augmentation surgery using FDA-approved devices
Saline implants, silicone gel implants, or cohesive "Gummy Bear" options
Performed under general anesthesia
Most patients resume desk duties in 3–7 days
Durable enhancement requiring ongoing maintenance
Let's look past the cup size and focus on the details. This augmentation mammoplasty fundamentally changes the structure of the chest wall.
To the medical community, we refer to this as augmentation mammoplasty. To our patients, it’s more widely known as a breast augmentation or "boob job." This surgical procedure involves placing breast implants either behind your natural breast tissue or beneath the chest muscles to increase fullness, restore projection, and improve symmetry.
While cup size acts as a common starting point, the surgery fundamentally reshapes the chest wall architecture. Dr. Carpin evaluates your body by looking at your tissue quality, skin elasticity, and anatomical dimensions to find the best approach to your surgery. We work with you to select the specific implant size, projection, and implant type to best fit your frame. This careful calibration supports a natural appearance that feels balanced with your shoulders and hips.
These implants utilize a cohesive silicone gel designed to mimic the weight and drape of natural breast tissue. They maintain their shape firmly, offering a smooth contour that resists rippling. Silicone implants provide a natural feel and natural appearance prized by many women.
These shells contain sterile saline solution filled during the surgery. This allows for precise volume adjustments on the table and enables the use of a smaller incision. Saline implants offer a firm feel and peace of mind regarding rupture detection.
Volume is only one chapter of the bigger story. Profile determines how far the breast projects from the chest. We use tissue-based planning and sterile sizers to help you visually see the difference between a low, moderate, and high profile on yourself. This lets us all make sure the final breast size looks perfectly balanced in comparison to your hips and shoulders.
For those seeking a subtle enhancement without a device, fat transfer breast augmentation offers an alternative. Fat grafting (or fat transfer) involves harvesting fat from other areas of the body to shape the breasts naturally.
We perform surgery in an accredited private aesthetic center to ensure privacy and patient safety. The breast augmentation procedure involves precise, deliberate steps.
Dr. Carpin places the incision strategically to camouflage the resulting scar tissue. We often use the inframammary fold (the breast fold) beneath the breast, or the border of the nipple-areola complex (the pigmented area surrounding the nipple), for a periareolar incision. From there, she creates a precise breast pocket for the implant.
Positioning the Implant
Implant insertion depth matters for the long-term look of your chest.
Once the implant sits in the optimal position, Dr. Carpin checks for symmetry and balance before closing the incisions. You wake up in recovery, supported by a sports bra, ready to head home and rest.
The first few days bring soreness, tightness, and fatigue. Implants placed under the chest muscles often cause a distinct pressure, similar to the feeling you get the day after an intense chest workout.
Comfort is managed with pain medication, while rest facilitates the body's repair process. Most patients feel capable of light desk work within a week. The gym and heavy lifting must wait four to six weeks to ensure the internal tissues heal securely.
The "Drop and Fluff": Implants sit high and firm immediately after surgery. Over the first few months, the muscles relax, allowing the implants to settle into a natural position and the lower breast to round out. This evolution creates the final, desired contour.
The most satisfied patients are the ones that choose plastic surgery for themselves, not to look better for others. Ideal candidates possess good health, a stable weight, and a clear understanding of the commitment involved.
Breast implants change the physical sensation of the chest, which is why it’s important to know the realities of having this surgery done. Scar tissue forms a permanent part of the outcome, fading significantly over time but remaining present. Extensive surgery like this is a give-and-take, and Dr. Carpin ensures you understand every aspect of this trade-off, empowering you to make a choice that feels right for your future. We prioritize breast health, encouraging candidates to maintain routine screenings for breast cancer and general wellness.
Clear, honest conversations about your investment are important to us. Breast augmentation is highly customized, ranging from the specific implant type to the surgical complexity, so the final price varies for each patient.
Your quote will cover the complete surgical experience: Dr. Carpin’s board-certified expertise, the use of an accredited aesthetic center (facility fees), the board-certified anesthesiologist, your implants, and your comprehensive follow-up care.
We’ll give you a detailed breakdown of costs during your consultation so you have plenty of time to look it over and decide if this investment works for you. To keep confidence accessible, we also work with reputable financing partners (like CareCredit) to offer payment plans that fit your budget.
Choosing a plastic surgeon is an important decision. You don't want anybody cutting into you if they don't know what they're doing. You need someone who combines technical mastery with an eye for proportion, and perhaps most importantly, someone who listens and follows through with what you want.
As a female board-certified surgeon, Dr. Kim Carpin understands that this journey involves vulnerability and high expectations. Houston breast augmentation patients choose Kim Carpin Plastic Surgery because they want a meticulous planner, a candid advisor, and a skilled surgeon who prioritizes patient safety, comfort, and results above all else.
Deciding to shape your body is a big move, and you deserve a partner who respects your vision. At Kim Carpin Plastic Surgery, we honor that decision with expertise, transparency, and honest guidance. Whether you have a clear picture of your future look or are just starting to explore your possibilities, we're here to help carve your path.
Dr. Kimberly Carpin welcomes patients from Houston, Texas, and surrounding cities to experience a consultation centered entirely on your needs. Let’s turn your aesthetic goals into your reality.
Call 281-506-0302 or contact us online to begin the conversation today.
Breast implants act as durable medical devices, but they differ from lifetime devices. Many women enjoy their results for 10 to 20 years. Future surgeries may happen due to personal preference, lifestyle changes, weight fluctuations, or wear on the device. We monitor for issues like breast implant rupture or capsular contracture over time.
Implants are designed to feel as natural as possible. Realistically, they may feel firmer to the touch than real breasts, especially if you do not have a lot of breast tissue and fat to begin with. Over time as they heal, they will feel more natural.
Many women successfully breastfeed with implants. The placement of the incision and the implant type play a role. We discuss your future plans during the consultation to ensure your surgical technique supports your lifestyle goals.
Soreness and tightness are expected, particularly during the first few days. Most patients find the discomfort manageable with prescribed medication and rest, noting steady improvement after the first week.
Yes. Significant sagging breasts or downward-pointing nipples often require a breast lift to tighten the skin envelope while the implant provides volume. We frequently combine these procedures to achieve a cohesive, facial rejuvenation effect for the body. Breast surgery can address asymmetry, breast size differences, or post-weight loss changes.
Every surgical procedure involving anesthesia carries risks. We discuss specific concerns like breast pain, increased risk of sensation changes, and systemic topics like breast implant illness and the immune system. Dr. Carpin prioritizes patient safety and education above all else.
Absolutely. Many women seek larger breasts simply to balance their figure. From modest increase to significant volume, we tailor your cosmetic surgery procedure to fit your vision. We handle everything from primary breast augmentation to implant removal and replacement.
