A breast augmentation is one of the most common types of cosmetic surgery available. It typically makes use of silicone or saline plastic implants, which are installed within the tissue of the breast to enhance the size and shape of the breast. Breast augmentation is cosmetic in nature and is designed to help provide additional size to one or both breasts, as well as to even out misshapen or uneven breasts.
The procedure for a breast augmentation involves a small incision on each breast that is to be operated on. The incision is typically made just below the breast so as to avoid the risk of scarring as best as possible. Through this incision, a tissue-like plastic insert is installed and fixed into place using surgical methods. Once the implant is completely in place, the surgeon will close the incision.
The recuperation period for a breast augmentation typically takes three weeks or so, though most patients return to work before this time. During recuperation, the patient must take pain killers for discomfort and antibiotics to prevent infection. She must also avoid strenuous activity.
If you are interested in a breast augmentation in order to enhance your appearance, consult with a cosmetic surgeon for more information.
About Kristi Hustak MD
Dr. Hustak was born on an Apache Indian Reservation in Whiteriver, Arizona. Her mother worked as a surgical first assist for an aesthetic plastic surgeon. At 14, Dr. Hustak eagerly watched her first surgery, sparking her passion for the field of medicine.
Dr. Hustak’s training started in Ohio where she lived for 8 years. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with Distinction in Medical Technology from The Ohio State University in 2004. She subsequently enrolled in medical school and completed a medical mission in Trujillo, Peru, where she expanded her international surgical interests. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Hustak married her best friend and classmate, Dr. Erik Hustak, and settled in Texas. Together, they have three beautiful children who enrich their lives daily.
For 6 years, Dr. Hustak completed a highly competitive integrated plastic surgery program at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas. She currently holds appointments at several Houston hospitals, including several through the Memorial Hermann System and St. Joseph Medical Center.
Dr. Hustak’s commitment to excellence in the field of plastic surgery is evident. She is an active clinical faculty member in plastic surgery and trains residents from several local academic medical centers in the Houston area as they learn both cosmetic and reconstructive principles. She also serves as a faculty member in the physician healing track at the University Texas Medical Branch, mentoring medical students in the development of their professional identity as doctors and healers.
She is an Assistant Program Director for the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery Aesthetic Fellowship, which started in 2016. She is a local authority and national speaker on female genital rejuvenation. She is sought after to share her expertise as an invited speaker for local and national conferences. She has developed several innovative techniques in the field and continues to write and publish, along with her ACPS colleagues, on ways to make procedures better and safer for patients.
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