Louis P. Bucky, MD, FACS
Award-Winning, World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation
Board-certified plastic surgeon Louis P. Bucky, MD, has an impressive reputation for his expertise in breast augmentation surgery and his commitment to providing exceptional care and results for patients in the Philadelphia area and beyond. As the former Chairman of the Allergan Advisory Board for breast augmentation and reconstruction, he is widely recognized as a preeminent thought leader in the field of breast surgery. He possesses a wealth of knowledge, having accumulated years of experience and expertise in the industry, and is at the forefront of the latest advancements and cutting-edge technology. Dr. Bucky is an invited lecturer on breast augmentation– particularly on fat grafting to the breast and breast augmentation mastopexy–and often performs live surgery at the world’s most prestigious educational meetings to showcase his technique. His unwavering dedication to providing personalized treatment plans for each patient is a testament to his unmatched skill and profound commitment to excellence.
Dr. Bucky’s distinguished reputation has been reinforced through his appearances on prominent media platforms such as ABC, NBC, and FOX, thereby cementing his position as a preeminent though leader and surgeon in the breast augmentation specialty.
- Recognized as a “Top Doc” in Philadelphia Magazine since 2001
- Newsweek’s #7 ranking among over 4,000 plastic surgeons nationwide
- Voted as Philadelphia’s best breast augmentation surgeon by Philadelphia Weekly in 2023
- Selected as “Best for Breasts” in goop’s Guide to Cosmetic Surgeons
Dr. Bucky is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes and assisting his patients in attaining their aesthetic aspirations. He is the top requested plastic surgeon for breast augmentation in the region and performs over 500 breast surgeries every year. Dr. Bucky approaches each procedure with the philosophy that breast augmentation is the management of a patient’s expectations with their body’s limitations. His main goals when performing this procedure are patient safety and satisfaction, coupled with outstanding natural looking results and a rapid pain-free recovery.
What Is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation, also referred to as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to improve the shape and increase the size of a woman’s breasts through the use of silicone breast implants or saline breast implants.1 Dr. Bucky’s patients typically undergo this procedure to achieve a greater proportional balance, correct asymmetry, restore volume lost over time, or improve self-confidence.
At Bucky Plastic Surgery, we are committed to providing individualized care and ensuring that every patient feels confident and comfortable throughout their cosmetic journey. We invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bucky to discover how his expertise and personalized approach can help you achieve the natural-looking results you desire.
Your Breast Augmentation Consultation
During your initial consultation, Dr. Bucky will take the time to listen to your cosmetic surgery goals and concerns regarding breast enhancement. He is known for his compassionate, thorough, and approachable demeanor, which allows patients to feel at ease during their consultation. Together, you and Dr. Bucky will work to define a realistic treatment plan based on the dimensions of your breast and body, as well as the characteristics of your breast tissue. Since there are many choices of implant styles available, Dr. Bucky will utilize his extensive expertise to recommend the appropriate breast implant size and type that align with your goals. Additionally, he will collaborate with you to determine the most suitable incision and implant placement to achieve the desired result.
Types Of Breast Implants
At Bucky Plastic Surgery, we believe that every patient is unique and requires a customized approach. Dr. Bucky offers an extensive array of breast implant options to meet your specific needs, and our goal is to work collaboratively with you to determine the most appropriate option that will complement your natural anatomy. Whether you prefer pre-filled silicone gel implants or saline implants that are filled during surgery with sterile salt water, Dr. Bucky will guide you through the selection process and help you choose your ideal implant.
Preview Your Breast Augmentation Results with VECTRA® XT Imaging
During an in-office consultation for breast augmentation at Bucky Plastic Surgery, patients can expect to receive VECTRA® XT imaging. This advanced technology, which was developed by Dr. Bucky in collaboration with Silicon Valley engineers and software experts, creates a three-dimensional image of the patient’s current appearance and provides a realistic projection of the potential outcomes with a variety of implant options. What sets VECTRA® XT apart is its personalized approach, taking into account each patient’s unique dimensions and existing asymmetries that may impact the final result. By providing patients with a greater sense of confidence in their decision-making, surgeon, and projected postoperative body, VECTRA® XT is an invaluable tool for achieving optimal outcomes with breast surgery procedures. Dr. Bucky will work closely with patients to help them define realistic treatment plans and select the appropriate breast implants and incision positions to achieve their desired breast volume and breast shape.
Preparing For Breast Augmentation
Once you’ve scheduled your surgery
- You will be provided with detailed pre-operative instructions by one of our registered nurses dedicated to you.
- You will also receive vitamins to take leading up to and after your surgery. In preparation for your breast augmentation procedure, you may be advised to make adjustments to your current medication regimen. It is important to note that patients over the age of 40 are encouraged to obtain a mammogram taken within the past year for their safety.
- Additionally, it is essential to arrange for a reliable friend or family member to transport you to and from your surgery and to remain with you for at least 24 hours following your procedure.
The Breast Augmentation Procedure
Your outpatient breast augmentation procedure generally takes less than one hour in the operating room and will be performed under general anesthesia administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist or board-certified nurse anesthetist at Vincera Surgery Center or Tuttleman Surgery Center. Dr. Bucky utilizes a gentle “no touch” technique that results in a rapid recovery that typically requires no use of narcotics and a return to normal activities in 48 hours.
Dr. Bucky offers three incision options, which all offer different advantages. Depending on the goals and needs of each patient, Dr. Bucky will help you determine which approach is best:
- A. Inframammary (under the breast) *Preferred
- B. Periareolar (around the edge of the areola)
- C. Transaxillary (through the armpit, performed endoscopically)
Dr. Bucky will help you decide the best location for your implants and explain incisions as well as a scar treatment for optimal healing. In surgery, he utilizes the Keller Funnel, an innovative device that allows for a smaller incision, gentle insertion, and a “No-Touch” technique for the remarkably quick and gentle placement of silicone implants during breast augmentation. He does not use intraoperative “sizers” during your procedure, thanks to dynamic preoperative planning and 3D imaging, which avoids multiple insertions and results in gentler, more efficient surgery.
If you are interested in breast augmentation with Dr. Bucky, contact our practice today.
Breast Augmentation Recovery
Our innovative Rapid Recovery breast augmentation protocol is designed to facilitate a swift and smooth recuperation, with most breast augmentation patients experiencing less discomfort and downtime than typically associated with traditional breast implant surgery. Patients often take little to no pain medication after their surgery other than ibuprofen and can expect to resume normal activities typically within 48 hours. Dr. Bucky shared his Rapid Recovery approach with Philadelphia Style, “the majority of our patients have surgery on Friday, can drive on Monday, and are back at the gym two weeks later – without taking pain medication!
FAQs About Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation remains a popular surgical procedure; however, an increasing number of women are opting for smaller-sized implants to achieve a more athletic, proportional, and natural breast appearance. Dr. Bucky’s expertise in modest breast enlargement surgery is highly sought-after by a significant portion of his patients, as he is known for his conservative approach and natural aesthetic. Many mothers who were content with their breasts before childbirth and breastfeeding may desire to restore their pre-baby appearance. Although they seek a solution for deflated breasts, they do not want an excessively augmented appearance. For such patients, smaller implants, combined with a breast lift, can help to restore their breasts. Alternatively, Dr. Bucky offers a natural breast augmentation option using the patient’s own fat in place of an implant for patients who only seek a minimal increase in breast size.
Breast augmentation has undergone significant advancements with the introduction of various implant options. As a former Chairman of the Allergan Advisory Board for breast augmentation and reconstruction, Dr. Louis Bucky is highly knowledgeable about the crucial factors of size, profile, and firmness that contribute to achieving a patient’s desired outcome. He offers comprehensive guidance and support to patients as they explore a range of options, including silicone gel and saline implants. Dr. Bucky’s use of advanced 3D imaging technology provides patients with a unique opportunity to visualize and preview their post-operative results, resulting in a more informed and confident decision-making process.
The cost of breast augmentation is intrinsically variable, a consequence of the distinctive and individualized expectations of each patient. Our clinic understands the significance of this variability and, as such, prioritizes a comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s objectives during the consultation process with Dr. Bucky. This allows for the presentation of multiple surgical options, following which the patient coordinator provides an all-encompassing explanation of the pricing. The surgical quote comprises all fees, including those of the surgeon, implants, anesthesia, operating room, and all pre and post-operative appointments. Moreover, we have formed a partnership with PatientFi, thereby offering accessible payment options to enable our patients to undergo surgery and repay over time. Learn more about payment options for breast augmentation surgery at Bucky Plastic Surgery.
Breast augmentation is the most performed surgery in Dr. Bucky’s practice with over 500 breast surgeries completed annually and over 15,000 in his illustrious career. He is the former chairman of the Allergan Breast Aesthetics Executive Council, an advisory board comprised of ten elite and nationally recognized leaders in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. He was also selected in Newsweek’s top 15 breast augmentation surgeons in the entire country from over 4000 board-certified plastic surgeon candidates. You can read about Dr. Bucky in Philadelphia Style Magazine, where he was interviewed about trends in breast augmentation sizing and selection. Additionally, Dr. Bucky has performed live surgery at some of the world’s most prestigious meetings, most recently performing a Mommy Makeover live that included a breast augmentation with implants, fat transfer, and a breast lift, simultaneously.
Breast augmentation is considered safe when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in all types of breast surgery. However, like all surgical procedures, breast augmentation does have some risk of complications which include anesthesia risks, changes in sensation, seroma, infection, capsular contracture, hematoma, implant rupture, and poor scarring.2
Breast implants do not cause cancer, however, the FDA has identified a possible increased risk between breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma, or ALCL in women with textured breast implants.3
When performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, both subglandular (implants placed above the chest muscles) and submuscular breast augmentation procedures (implants placed below the pectoral muscle) should not interfere with the ability to breastfeed.5 However, the ability to breastfeed is associated with many factors not associated with breast implant surgery.
Yes, Dr. Bucky is experienced in a range of breast surgeries including breast reconstruction procedures following mastectomy. Currently, he performs revisions of breast reconstructions on select patients.
Why Should Dr. Bucky Perform My Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation surgery is the most requested and Dr. Bucky’s highest-performed surgery
Dr. Bucky was selected “Best for Breasts” in goop’s Guide to Cosmetic Surgeons
Dr. Bucky was awarded #1 Philadelphia breast augmentation surgeon by Philadelphia Weekly, as well as being voted Newsweek’s #7 top breast augmentation surgeon in the country
Dr. Bucky is frequently requested to speak and perform live surgery at international plastic surgery conferences on various breast augmentation topics
He has been named in Philadelphia Magazine‘s Top Doctors consecutively since 2001
Dr. Bucky performs over 500 breast surgeries each year.
Breast Augmentation Reviews
Exceeded my Expectations - I feel so confident and comfortable with my new breasts Dr. Bucky is extremely meticulous and thorough. Working with him was an easy process. I had a previous breast surgery with another doctor that resulted in complications. After meeting with Dr. Bucky, he immediately knew how to fix my problem. I knew he was the best doctor for me.ccarosee
ccaroseeI just had my second breast augmentation surgery with Br. Bucky and very happy with the results! They look so natural and really fit my frame perfectly. He is very attentive with a great bedside manner. He has an amazing team as well - very responsive to any questions or concerns throughout the process. I would highly recommend Dr. Bucky!
I have a ton of great things to say but for one - every single appointment before/after surgery was great. Knowledgable, friendly and helpful staff. The results of my breast augmentation surgery were not only absolutely loved by me and my husband, but also close girlfriends who are very picky and indecisive of where to get their own breast augmentations. My breasts are ideally symmetrical, perfect implant size for my height and body structure. After final result implants will be soft and feeling very natural. The implants sit perfectly and are chosen to fit the best based on many factors, for instance your chest size and of course your goals and wishes. Dr Bucky is the freaking best at what he does. Don’t hesitate at all, go meet him! ????Dr. Bucky, THANK YOU!♥️
I had the most amazing results following my breast augmentation with Dr. Bucky. For me there was no other option than the best; his superior expertise is evident. After years of breastfeeding, Dr. Bucky has restored my breasts to a more youthful look, while accomplishing an extraordinarily natural result. I’m in absolute awe how quickly I recovered and how beautiful the results are. Backed by a phenomenal team (I worked closely with Erin and Kate) I had a great experience from start to finish.
Look no further for your cosmetic needs! I am beyond words to explain how happy and comfortable I am after getting a breast augmentation from Dr. Bucky! I did some research, and from the beginning was leaning towards him. I set my consultation. And from there on out I was not alone on my journey towards self improvement. His whole staff are so comforting, helpful and knowledgeable. Never in my years of going to any business have I ever came across a group that made you feel like you were where you needed to be! To before, during and after the procedure, if I had a question or concern, all I had to do was pick up my phone. Not once was I disappointed in this office! I will continue to use his expertise. I would like to thank Dr. Bucky and all the ladies at the Ardmore office for everything they do! I am truly happy and will forever be grateful to them all!!! With love,
One of the best decisions - can't express how much I love the result Dr. Bucky and his staff were absolutely wonderful! They answered all of my questions and helped me feel confident in my decision to have breast augmentation. I can't express how much I love the result.
Schedule A Consultation For Breast Augmentation
Dr. Bucky’s extensive knowledge and proficiency in this field make him a preeminent choice for patients seeking breast augmentation surgery. His outstanding reputation as a leading authority in breast augmentation is well-deserved, as he is committed to staying abreast of the latest advancements and incorporating state-of-the-art technology to personalize treatment plans for each patient. Should you have any inquiries regarding breast implants or the breast augmentation process, our team is readily available to provide the support and guidance you need. Contact us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bucky in our Washington Square or Main Line locations.
1 Mayo Clinic. Breast augmentation. Available: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/breast-augmentation/about/pac-20393178. Accessed November 21, 2022.
2 ASPS. How should I prepare for breast augmentation? Available: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/breast-augmentation/preparation. Accessed November 21, 2022.
3 ASPS. What are the risks of breast augmentation? Available: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/breast-augmentation/safety. Accessed November 22, 2022.
4 Mayo Clinic. Is there any connection between breast implants and cancer? And if so, how serious is the risk? Available: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/expert-answers/breast-implants-and-cancer/faq-20057774. Accessed November 23, 2022.
5 Johns Hopkins Medicine. Think You Can’t Breastfeed After Implants? Think Again. Available: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/think-you-cant-breastfeed-after-implants-think-again. Accessed November 23, 2022.
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