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Breast Surgery, Orange County
Breast augmentation in Newport Beach with Tim Sayed MD, a double board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years in practice. Every augmentation is planned in person, performed by the same surgeon, and sized to your frame, so the result reads as you, only fuller.
20+
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At a glance
What it is
Outpatient surgery that adds saline or silicone implants to build breast volume, restore fullness, and even out shape.
Who it suits
Healthy adults at a steady weight, non-smoking, saline from 18 and silicone from 22, with clear goals you can describe.
Orange County cost
Most first-time augmentations in Orange County land between about $8,000 and $12,000 or more, with surgeon, implants, anesthesia, and an accredited facility included. Financing is available.
Time in surgery
Roughly one to one and a half hours, outpatient, home the same day.
Back to normal
Desk work in about a week, full workouts at four to six weeks, settled shape by three to six months.
Your surgeon
Tim Sayed MD, MBA, FACS, double board-certified, seeing patients at the Newport Beach office off MacArthur Boulevard.
Implant choice, size, incision, and placement are decided with you in a one-on-one consultation, never pulled from a menu. That is how an augmentation ends up looking like it belongs on your body.
The procedure
Breast augmentation (augmentation mammoplasty) uses an implant, or occasionally your own transferred fat, to increase breast size and improve shape and symmetry. It remains one of the most requested cosmetic surgeries in the country, and for most Orange County patients it is a same-day outpatient procedure lasting about an hour to an hour and a half.
The reasons patients come in vary. Some have always had a small frame and want more proportion. Many have lost upper-breast fullness after children, nursing, or a weight change and want it back. Others simply want the two sides to match. Whatever the goal, the aim is balance that looks natural in a swimsuit and in a blouse, and that holds up as the years pass.
One distinction matters before anything else. Implants add volume; they do not raise breasts that have dropped on the chest wall. If position is part of the concern, a breast lift, or a lift paired with implants, is usually the right plan, and Dr. Sayed will say so plainly at your consultation rather than overpromise what an implant alone can do.
Candidacy
You are likely a good candidate for breast augmentation if you are a healthy adult at a weight you can hold, you do not use nicotine, and you want more volume, better balance, or restored fullness with realistic expectations. Saline implants carry FDA clearance from age 18 and silicone from age 22. Beyond those basics, the best outcomes come from a frank conversation about what you want and what your tissue can support.
want more fullness on a naturally smaller frame, or lost volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight change
notice a clear size or shape difference between your breasts
are in good overall health and at a stable weight
do not use nicotine, or can stop it for several weeks on either side of surgery
have a specific result in mind and understand the recovery that comes with it
are pregnant or breastfeeding now (most surgeons ask for several months after weaning)
are still in the middle of significant weight loss, since a stable weight gives a more predictable result
rely on nicotine and are not ready to stop, because it slows healing
have noticeable sagging, which usually calls for a lift rather than implants alone
expect surgery to fix something outside what an implant can change, which is worth talking through first
An implant adds fullness. A lift raises position. Knowing which one you actually need is the first decision, and it is the one a good surgeon makes with you, not for you.
Your options
There is no single best implant, only the one that suits your tissue, your frame, and the feel and shape you are after. The three main types each trade off differently, and you will choose together at your consultation.
A silicone shell that goes in empty and is filled with sterile saline once in position, FDA-cleared from age 18. Because filling happens inside the pocket, the incision can be shorter and your surgeon can fine-tune volume on each side for symmetry. If one ever deflates, the saline is simply absorbed by the body. The compromise: a firmer feel and, in thinner tissue, more visible rippling.
Pre-filled with a cohesive gel that moves and feels closer to natural breast tissue, which is why most patients choose them. The FDA clears silicone from age 22, and because the gel is cohesive it keeps its form rather than spreading if the shell is damaged. Periodic imaging over the years is recommended, and Dr. Sayed will walk you through what that looks like.
The firmest and most form-stable option: a highly cohesive gel that holds its shape even if cut, which earned the candy nickname. Gummy bear implants resist rippling well and can be made in a tapered, teardrop profile, though they feel firmer than standard silicone and call for a slightly longer incision.
Fill is only part of the choice. Implants also come round or teardrop (anatomic) and in several profiles that change how far they project. At your Newport Beach consultation, sizers and 3D imaging let you preview options on your own frame before you commit.
Saline, silicone, and gummy bear each suit a different combination of tissue, goals, and feel. The right one is the one you choose with your surgeon after seeing it on your own frame.
How it works
Under general anesthesia and as an outpatient, breast augmentation usually runs about an hour to an hour and a half. Dr. Sayed makes a small, well-placed incision, forms a precise pocket, positions the implant, checks both sides for symmetry, and closes with fine sutures. Three choices shape the outcome: where the incision sits, where the implant sits, and the techniques used to keep the operation clean and exact.
Inframammary. In the fold beneath the breast. The most common and versatile approach, with the scar tucked into the natural crease.
Periareolar. Along the lower border of the areola, where the change in skin tone hides the scar well.
Transaxillary. Through the armpit, so nothing is on the breast itself, though it can limit future adjustments.
Subglandular. Above the muscle, beneath the breast tissue, which can shorten early recovery for patients with enough natural coverage.
Subfascial. Under the thin fascia layer that covers the muscle, an approach Dr. Sayed favors for a natural upper slope with no muscle distortion when you flex.
Dual plane. Partly under the chest muscle, which smooths the upper breast and reduces visible rippling in slimmer patients.
Keller funnel. A no-touch sleeve that delivers the implant through a smaller incision.
Antibiotic irrigation. Rinsing the pocket to reduce infection risk.
Careful hemostasis. Controlling bleeding thoroughly before closing.
None of this is exotic; it is the discipline of a well-run operating room, and it is how Dr. Sayed keeps complications such as capsular contracture rare. For a deeper look at the under-the-fascia approach, read about subfascial breast augmentation; if you are weighing implants against a lift, compare a breast lift with implants, or browse every option in breast surgery at Tim Sayed MD.
Cost
Breast augmentation in Orange County commonly runs about $8,000 to $12,000 and up, all in, for a first-time augmentation. Surgeon’s fee, implants, anesthesia, and the accredited surgical facility are normally bundled into that number. Because each plan is built around your implant choice and anatomy, the number that applies to you comes from a consultation and a written quote.
Budget roughly $8,000 to $12,000 and up for a first breast augmentation in Orange County, everything included. The only figure that fits you exactly is the written quote you receive after your consultation.
Implant type. Expect to pay more for silicone and gummy bear implants than for saline.
Scope of surgery. Adding a lift, correcting asymmetry, or folding augmentation into a mommy makeover adds time and cost.
Facility and anesthesia. A cheaper quote that trims the accredited facility or the board-certified anesthesiologist is not a bargain; those two line items are what protect you.
Surgeon experience. A double board-certified surgeon’s fee reflects training and track record on a surgery you want done once and done right.
Because breast augmentation is elective, health insurance generally does not cover it, and most patients who finance do so in monthly installments. Current terms are posted on the financing options page and the plastic surgery pricing page; your exact figure comes at your visit.
Recovery
Most patients walk the same day, return to desk work in about a week, and are cleared for full exercise around four to six weeks. Final shape settles over three to six months as swelling fades and the implants drop into position. Dr. Sayed sends you home with a written plan matched to your procedure, so there is no guesswork.
Surgery day
Outpatient, home the same day. Expect tightness and soreness managed by prescribed medication. Arrange a ride and help for the first day.
Days 2 to 7
Swelling and bruising peak then begin to ease. Many patients are back at a desk by the end of the week.
Weeks 2 to 4
Daily routines resume. Hold off on strenuous workouts, lifting, and chest exercises.
Weeks 4 to 6
Full activity, including upper-body training, once Dr. Sayed confirms healing.
Months 3 to 6
Swelling resolves and implants settle. This is your result.
Sleeping. Back sleeping with the upper body propped up for the first few weeks; stomach and side sleeping wait until Dr. Sayed clears them.
Driving. Once you are finished with prescription pain medication and can turn the wheel without strain, which for most patients is inside a week.
Exercise. Walk from day one to keep circulation up; running, lifting, and chest work resume only after clearance, usually at four to six weeks.
Swimming and the beach. Wait until incisions are fully closed and Dr. Sayed approves, generally several weeks, to avoid infection.
Breastfeeding. Many women can breastfeed after augmentation, though no surgeon can guarantee it; mention future plans so incision and placement can account for them.
Your surgeon
Breast augmentation lives or dies on surgical judgment, so the surgeon you choose is the whole decision. Tim Sayed MD is double board-certified, by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, a combination relatively few plastic surgeons hold. He has practiced for more than 20 years and now sees Orange County patients at his Newport Beach office, where you meet him directly rather than a rotating team.
That second certification is more than a line on a wall. It reflects full training in general surgery before plastic surgery, which shows up in how carefully pockets are formed, how bleeding is controlled, and how honestly he tells you when a lift, not an implant, is the better answer. Review Dr. Sayed’s credentials and awards, and browse real patient before and after results, before you decide.
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
20+ years in practice, Newport Beach
The area
The Newport Beach office is at 3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 320, a short drive from Fashion Island, Corona del Mar, and Newport Coast, and minutes from Balboa Island and the Back Bay. Patients also come from across Orange County: Costa Mesa and Irvine next door, Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach along the coast, and Tustin, Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel, and Mission Viejo inland.
Life in Newport is active and outdoors, and that shapes the planning. Patients who paddle the Back Bay, run the boardwalk on the Peninsula, or spend summer weekends at Crystal Cove tend to favor implant sizes and placements that stay comfortable in motion, which is one reason dual plane and subfascial techniques come up so often here. The near-constant sun also makes protecting fresh incisions from direct light a real part of healing a clean, faint scar.
3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 320
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Drive times to the office
Fashion Island
5 min
Costa Mesa
6 min
Corona del Mar
9 min
Irvine
9 min
Balboa Island
12 min
Laguna Beach
16 min
Sit down with double board-certified plastic surgeon Tim Sayed MD at the Newport Beach office and map out an augmentation sized to your body and your life in Orange County. You will walk out knowing whether you are a candidate, which implant and placement he recommends, and exactly what it will cost.
Questions
In Orange County, a first breast augmentation generally runs about $8,000 to $12,000 and up with everything included: surgeon, implants, anesthesia, and facility. Expect more for silicone or gummy bear implants and for any added procedure such as a lift. Insurance does not cover elective surgery, so many patients use financing, and your exact number comes from a written quote after consultation.
Neither is better for everyone. Silicone gel feels closer to natural tissue and ripples less, which is why most patients choose it. Saline can be placed through a smaller incision, allows volume adjustment during surgery, and is absorbed harmlessly if it leaks. Your tissue thickness, goals, and age help decide, and you will compare both at your consultation.
Implants are not lifetime devices, but there is no fixed date to replace them, and many go well past a decade without issue. You may eventually choose a revision for a change in size, shape, or the implant itself; Dr. Sayed covers monitoring and manufacturer warranties at your visit.
Most patients describe pressure and tightness more than sharp pain, strongest in the first two or three days and well controlled with prescribed medication. By the end of the first week most of that tightness has faded along with the swelling.
A breast augmentation by itself usually takes about an hour to an hour and a half under general anesthesia, and you go home the same day. Pairing it with a lift or other procedure extends the time, often to two or three hours.
Expect to be back at a desk in about a week and cleared for full exercise around four to six weeks. Final shape settles over three to six months. You receive a written recovery plan specific to your surgery.
Light walking is encouraged from the first days. Running, lifting, and chest exercises wait until Dr. Sayed clears you, usually around four to six weeks, to protect healing and implant position.
Plenty of women breastfeed after augmentation, but no surgeon can promise it, with or without implants. If nursing is in your future, say so at your consultation so the incision and placement can be chosen with that in mind.
Yes. Augmentation is often paired with a breast lift when both volume and position need attention, and it is a common part of a mommy makeover alongside a tummy tuck or liposuction. Combining procedures means one anesthesia and one recovery, and Dr. Sayed will advise whether it is safe and sensible for you.
Size is chosen with your surgeon using sizers and 3D imaging that show options on your own frame, weighed against your proportions and how active you are. The goal is a result that looks natural on you and stays comfortable, not a cup size on paper.
Breast augmentation is a common, well-studied surgery with a strong safety record when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon in an accredited facility. Like any operation it carries risks, including infection, bleeding, changes in nipple sensation, capsular contracture, and the possibility of future revision. Dr. Sayed reviews these with you in detail so your decision is fully informed.
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