Small Volume Breast Augmentation
Our approach to breast enhancement focuses on smaller implants that harmonize with your body's unique contours, offering a balanced and natural-looking result.
Our approach to breast enhancement focuses on smaller implants that harmonize with your body's unique contours, offering a balanced and natural-looking result.
Not every patient seeking breast enhancement wants a dramatic change. Many women are looking for a more subtle enhancement that balances out their natural shape without feeling too “done.” That’s where small volume breast augmentation comes in.
Using small breast implants and advanced surgical techniques, small volume breast augmentation focuses on balancing your breasts with your body frame for a result that feels like you. With over a decade of experience, plastic surgeon Dr. Rose Makerewich specializes in helping women achieve natural-looking results with breast implants that reflect their own sense of beauty, not anyone else’s.
If you're curious about a "mini boob job" or mini breast augmentation but unsure where to start, Dr. Rose offers consultations that focus on education, empowerment, and honest conversation. Schedule your consultation today to discuss your goals and learn about your options.
Small volume breast augmentation, sometimes referred to as "mini breast augmentation," is a form of breast enlargement that uses small breast implants to create a natural-looking enhancement. Instead of aiming for a dramatic size increase, this approach focuses on shaping the breasts in a way that fits your body type and reflects your personal goals.
For women with small and lean builds, large implants can feel uncomfortable or disproportionate. Choosing smaller breast implants helps enhance your natural proportions while reducing potential complications like shoulder pain, visible implant edges, or implant displacement.
Whether you've always had small breasts or you want to restore breast volume after breastfeeding, small volume breast augmentation may provide the results you are looking for. This subtler breast surgery option helps many women feel more aligned with their natural beauty.
Dr. Rose will guide you in selecting the best implant type, whether silicone or saline implants, and ensure that your implant size is tailored to your body shape and desired outcome. The breast augmentation procedure typically takes 1 to 2 hours and is performed on an outpatient basis. Many patients opt for awake breast implant surgery using local anesthesia with sedation, which offers a faster recovery than general anesthesia.
For small volume breast augmentation, Dr. Rose may recommend using transaxillary (armpit) incisions to place the implant. This technique leaves no marks on the breast area, providing a “scarless” breast surgery. Patients return home the same day and often resume light activities within a few days.
Small volume breast augmentation is often chosen by women who feel that their breasts don’t fully reflect their body or sense of self. Some patients have always had naturally small breasts and are looking for a subtle way to enhance their breast shape and volume while preserving their natural proportions. Others come in after pregnancy, weight loss, or aging to address deflation in the breast area that they’d like to gently restore. This procedure can also be helpful in addressing mild breast asymmetry, improving how clothing fits, or adding roundness to the upper breast without relying on larger implants.
Patients seeking smaller implants often prioritize comfort and natural movement, especially those with an active lifestyle or a petite physique. Small volume breast augmentation offers a thoughtful alternative to larger implants that respects both your physical needs and personal goals. It's not about chasing a bigger size. It's about aligning your breast shape and volume with how you want to live and feel in your body.
Choosing small breast implants has many benefits that go beyond aesthetics:
Dr. Rose’s approach is centered on thoughtful change with purpose. She helps patients find the implant size that best suits their goals and physique.
You may be a candidate for mini breast augmentation if you're in good health, have realistic expectations, and are seeking a modest increase in breast size or breast shape. Mini breast augmentation is often ideal for:
Patients with significant breast sagging may consider combining breast lift surgery with augmentation. Dr. Rose will review your goals and anatomy to determine the best plan.
Certain medical conditions may be contraindications for breast surgery. Dr. Rose will carefully evaluate your medical history to ensure breast augmentation is a safe and effective option for you.
Recovery after small volume breast augmentation is often easier than with traditional breast augmentation procedures. The smaller implant size means less stretching of the chest muscles and less disruption to your natural breast tissue. Most patients return to work and low-impact activities within 5–7 days. Residual swelling typically resolves in 6–8 weeks.
Dr. Rose is recognized for her attentive post-operative care, from assisting with post-operative meal planning to offering guidance on scar management techniques. She sees her patients more often than most plastic surgeons to help ensure smooth healing and beautiful results.
The final results of breast implant surgery begin to emerge within a few weeks and continue to become more refined over the next 3–6 months. During this time, your implants will settle into a more natural position, and your breast shape will improve as residual swelling resolves.
Most patients are pleased with how a subtle boost improves not only their appearance but also their comfort in clothing and their relationship with their bodies. Breast implants are long-lasting, although not permanent. Dr. Rose will discuss long-term care, implant replacement, and future planning. For some patients, a fat transfer or implant exchange may be desired years later to refine the results.
Dr. Jacqueline Rose Makerewich offers a refined, patient-first approach to plastic surgery. She brings not only technical expertise and artistic vision but a deep emotional understanding of what this journey can mean.
Whether you’re pursuing breast implant surgery after pregnancy or simply want a more proportional silhouette, Dr. Rose is there with you every step of the way, from pre-op consultation through long-term follow-up.
Known for her transparent care, advanced surgical techniques, and personalized results, Dr. Rose creates space for honest conversations. There’s no push, no pressure, just support for your own idea of natural beauty.
Traditional breast augmentation uses larger implants for a more dramatic enhancement, while a mini boob job uses smaller implants to create subtle change. The mini option is ideal for patients who want a natural-looking enhancement that fits their frame.
This depends on your natural breast tissue and body shape. Dr. Rose will guide you in selecting the optimal breast implant size and type, tailored to your specific goals and anatomy.
Both types of implants can work well. Silicone implants often feel more like natural breast tissue, while saline implants allow for precise size adjustments for women seeking smaller implants. Dr. Rose will educate you about your options to help you make a confident decision about the right implant type.
Yes, Dr. Rose specializes in awake breast implant surgery using local anesthesia and sedation. Candidacy for awake surgery depends on the complexity of the procedure, and this approach is often a good fit for patients seeking smaller implants. Avoiding general anesthesia has the benefit of facilitating a quicker recovery process.
Mild breast sagging may improve with small implants, but significant sagging is best addressed by combining implant surgery with a breast lift. Dr. Rose can perform both in a combined surgical procedure if needed.
Fat transfer can be a good option for women who want a subtle volume increase and don’t want breast implants. Dr. Rose offers both options and will discuss what best suits your goals.
Dr. Rose will provide a scar management plan, including silicone treatments, gentle massage techniques, and follow-up visits to ensure your scars heal beautifully.
As with any breast augmentation procedure, there are risks, such as implant displacement, capsular contracture, or dissatisfaction with the implant size. Careful planning with a qualified plastic surgeon, like Dr. Rose, helps reduce these risks.
Breast implants are long-lasting but not permanent. Many women keep their implants for 10–15 years or more before requiring revision surgery. Dr. Rose will advise you on how to detect signs of implant aging that may indicate the need for replacement or removal.
Yes, achieving natural-looking results is the goal. Dr. Rose focuses on creating harmony between the implants and your natural breast tissue, ensuring an outcome that complements your frame and lifestyle.
