Dr Gloria de Olarte

Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

65 N. Madison Avenue - Suite 406 | Pasadena, California 91101 | Phone: (626) 577-7965 | Fax: (626) 577-4625
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Los Angeles Breast Augmentation

In Los Angeles, breast augmentation surgeon Gloria de Olarte, M.D. lends her surgical expertise to patients who seek excellent results and compassionate care. Women seeking a female plastic surgeon who understands their unique needs have received exceptional treatment from Dr. de Olarte in Pasadena, California.

Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), Dr. de Olarte has been chief of plastic surgery at numerous local hospitals, and has over 20 years of experience.. In addition, she is a member of several professional societies, including the:

  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
  • California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS)
  • Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons (LASPS)

If you are interested in breast augmentation (“augmentation mammoplasty”), which is surgical enhancement of the breasts with the use of saline or silicone gel implants, Dr. de Olarte can assist you in attaining your aesthetic goal.

For patients with small breasts seeking soft and natural-looking results that allow for less sagging over time with a good cleavage, she recommends “below the muscle” placement. This method is indicated for patients who are naturally soft and small or have lost volume in their breasts following pregnancy.

According to Dr. de Olarte, “above the muscle” placement creates less natural-looking result for the patient, and will contribute to hardened implants. Breasts that have been augmented using this method tend to sag more over time, with the patient possibly needing a secondary surgery and their cleavage is more unnatural and the implants are more conspicuous. But if your breasts are sagging, you may want to place them above the muscle because the implants need to match the position of the nipple, and if you are too saggy you will need a lift.

When establishing your surgical plan, our Los Angeles female plastic surgeon takes into consideration your:

  • Breast position and shape
  • Weight and height
  • Desired size increase
  • Quality of your breast tissue

Dr. de Olarte realizes that breast enlargement alone may not be a comprehensive aesthetic solution for every patient. Therefore, she routinely accommodates women who wish to complement their results with additional procedures. At her practice in Los Angeles, facelift surgery, liposuction, and tummy tuck surgery are sometimes requested alongside breast enlargement. After pregnancy, a “mommy makeover” with breast augmentation and a tummy tuck is usually a great way for the patient to get her body in shape.

In order to help you visualize your potential outcome, you may wish to view before and after plastic surgery photos from our past breast augmentation patients, or perhaps read a few of our patient testimonials.

Dr. de Olarte believes that prospective patients deserve one-on-one time to discuss their questions and concerns. She invites you to schedule a complimentary consultation at her office for this purpose. If you would like to do this, please call her office to speak with a friendly member of her staff, and make an appointment.

Our Los Angeles breast augmentation surgeon can be reached at (626) 577-7965, or by filling out our contact form to receive a reply from her office.

 

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