Santa Barbara Breast Implants | Best Plastic Surgeons for Santa Barbara Breast Implants

Breast augmentation in Santa Barbara is one of the specialties of Dr. Robert Sheffield and Dr. Adam Lowenstein at their plastic surgery center located in Montecito, Santa Barbara, California. The Montecito Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is one of the preeminent centers for plastic surgery procedures in California, and affords patients the luxury of comprehensive plastic surgery care in a state of the art facility. With one of the nicest operating facilities in the Santa Barbara area, Dr. Sheffield and Dr. Lowenstein routinely provide their patients with exemplary results using the most contemporary procedures to enhance their breast, body, and face aesthetics.

Both Dr. Sheffield and Dr. Lowenstein pride themselves on their very low rate of complications and their very high rate of patient satisfaction. Your care throughout your plastic surgery experience will reflect both plastic surgeons’ endeavors to have your plastic surgery be a very positive, pleasant experience that you will be happy with for many, many years to come.

What patients say:

“My experience with Dr. Lowenstein and his staff has been better than I could have ever hoped it would be. From the moment I walked through the door, he made sure that I felt very comfortable. Dr. Lowenstein took the time to really listen to what I wanted, answered all of my questions, and explained all of my options to me. I am above and beyond satisfied with the results of my surgery and I would strongly recommend his services to anyone.” -JT

"Dr. Sheffield: Thank you for doing such a perfect job on my breasts. You are the best and I am happy with what you have done for me. Thank you and all the wonderful women in your office." -MW

The Montecito Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery of the face, breast, and body. For information on procedures other than breast surgery, click HERE

Attainment of the ideal breast shape and size requires expertise in several key areas

-Understanding of the patient’s goals

You should expect your plastic surgeon to listen carefully to your wishes. Both plastic surgeons, Dr. Lowenstein and Dr. Sheffield, will prioritize efforts to attain your wishes in a safe, natural appearing manner. They will listen to your goals, and then have an open and educational discussion with you about the best way to go about achieving your desired outcome.

-Thoughtful examination of the patient’s pre-operative size and shape

Every patient is different. Your body, like your fingerprint, is a unique form that is special and particular to you. Similarly, every operation performed by Dr. Sheffield and Dr. Lowenstein is individualized to each patient. Various measurements of your breast size, shape, and anatomic features will be recorded and utilized in the planning of a unique plastic surgery operation to maximize your postoperative breast form.

-Discussion of options with respect to types of procedures, incision placement, postoperative expectations, and if used, types of breast implants that can be implemented in the procedures

Education is the cornerstone of the preoperative visit with either Dr. Lowenstein or Dr. Sheffield. Both surgeons want to provide you with a thorough understanding of your plastic surgery options. This includes a discussion about saline and silicone gel breast implants, with careful attention to their respective advantages and disadvantages in order that you can make a highly educated decision about the type of breast enhancement surgery to have. If your choice of plastic surgery is a breast augmentation, Dr. Sheffield and Dr. Lowenstein will listen carefully to your goals. With the dimensions of your breasts and chest wall, the plastic surgeon will provide an educational discussion regarding the best implant choice for you.

-Preoperative “sizing” using breast implant sizers and brassieres to allow the patient to be involved in choosing the right size for her goals.

Part of the educational process is allowing you to estimate your postoperative form using breast implant sizers placed in appropriate brassiere. Following a detailed discussion about the best choice of breast implants for you, the plastic surgeon and their experienced and helpful staff are available to assist you in choosing the right sized breast implant. This additionally helps you to convey to Dr. Sheffield or Dr. Lowenstien your postoperative expectations, allowing an even better understanding of your goals in order to assist in the operative planning.

-Meticulous attention to detail in the operating room

Every breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast enhancement of any kind performed by Dr. Lowenstein or Dr. Sheffield is done so with the utmost care and consideration for detail and nuance. Although performed very frequently by both plastic surgeons, every operation is treated with the single minded obsession with detail that it deserves. Attempts to maximize breast symmetry, breast size, and breast form are performed utilizing customized maneuvers in order to provide you with your best outcome following your plastic surgery.

-Careful postoperative management to maximize the longevity of an outstanding result

Your surgery may be over on the day of your operation, but your plastic surgery care will persist. Dr. Sheffield and Dr. Lowenstein both like to see you in the day or two following your operation, and additionally over the coming weeks, months, and years. Special exercises that you will learn will help maximize your long-term outcome.