Ballerina Breast Augmentation New York City
Introduction to Ballerina Breast Augmentation
For women who want to enhance their breasts but keep them looking natural, Dr. William Lao’s ballerina breast augmentation offers his New York City clients just that. Inspired by the poise and balance of dancers, this approach focuses on creating gentle proportion and harmony.
Dr. Lao has performed small-volume breast augmentations for years, often for models, dancers, and women who value balance over volume. His mastery of the transaxillary technique, which places the incision discreetly within the armpit, aligns beautifully with this style of augmentation.
What is a Ballerina Breast Augmentation?
A ballerina breast augmentation is a small-volume procedure designed for women who want to enhance the natural lines of the body while maintaining a soft, feminine shape that complements movement and posture.
This augmentation uses the same techniques as traditional augmentation, but the implants are smaller and carefully selected to achieve a refined result. The smaller size means the breast fold, or inframammary fold, remains more natural, avoiding the deeper crease that can occur with larger implants.
Who Are the Best Candidates For a Ballerina Breast Augmentation?
The ballerina breast augmentation is ideal for women who want subtle, natural enhancement rather than a major size change. It is particularly popular among dancers, athletes, and models who want to maintain their natural physique while refining their proportions.
You may be a great candidate if you:
- Want a small to moderate increase in breast size
- Have naturally small or asymmetrical breasts
- Value a discreet, natural aesthetic rather than a noticeable “augmented” look
- Have good skin elasticity and minimal sagging
During your consultation, Dr. Lao will take the time to understand your lifestyle and goals, then design a treatment plan that aligns with your vision. His approach is always customized, ensuring results that feel completely your own.
What Are the Benefits of a Ballerina Breast Augmentation?
There are many advantages to choosing a smaller-volume breast augmentation, especially for women who want to maintain an active, natural lifestyle.
Benefits include:
- Soft and natural appearance: The results blend seamlessly with your existing shape, enhancing your curves without looking artificial.
- Hidden scars: By using the transaxillary incision, Dr. Lao places the scar within the natural crease of the armpit, so there are no visible marks on the breast.
- Balanced proportions: The goal is harmony, not exaggeration. This technique enhances your figure while keeping everything in proportion.
- Comfortable for active lifestyles: Smaller implants mean less weight on the chest, making exercise, yoga, or dance easier.
- Minimal disruption to the breast fold: Since the implant is smaller, there is no need to redefine the natural inframammary fold, helping the chest look smooth and untouched.
This approach delivers beautiful, natural results that feel like your body at its best.
What’s the First Step?
The process begins with a personal consultation at Dr. Lao’s Manhattan office.
You will discuss your goals and the overall look you hope to achieve with the ballerina breast augmentation with him. Dr. Lao will perform a detailed evaluation of your chest anatomy, skin quality, and body proportions to determine the best implant size and placement for you.
He will also explain the benefits of the transaxillary approach, which involves placing the incision in the natural underarm crease. This method keeps the breasts completely free of visible scars and is particularly well-suited for smaller implants, which require minimal tissue adjustment.
What to Expect on the Day of Ballerina Breast Augmentation Surgery
Your ballerina breast augmentation with Dr. Lao will be performed under general anesthesia, and it should only take about one to two hours to complete.
Dr. Lao begins with a small incision in the underarm crease. Through this discreet entry point, he creates a pocket for the implant, which is either under the breast tissue or partially under your chest muscle, depending on your anatomy and desired result. The implants are then positioned with precision to ensure natural symmetry and contour.
Once the implants are in place, Dr. Lao closes the incisions using fine sutures designed for minimal scarring. Because the incisions are hidden in the armpit, there are no visible marks on the breasts, creating a clean and natural outcome.
Ballerina Breast Augmentation Recovery
Recovery from a ballerina breast augmentation is typically faster and more comfortable than recovery from a larger-volume augmentation. Since smaller implants require less tissue stretching, most of Dr. Lao’s patients experience minimal discomfort. But you can expect mild swelling or tightness for the first week, which gradually subsides as your body adjusts.
Most can resume their daily activities within a few days and return to light exercise after a few weeks. And because the incision is placed in the underarm, it is easier to keep clean and does not interfere with sleep or movement.
How Much Does a Ballerina Breast Augmentation Cost in New York City, NY?
The cost of a ballerina breast augmentation in New York City varies based on several factors. These include implant type, anesthesia fees, surgical facility costs, and the techniques used during the procedure.
During your consultation with Dr. Lao, you will receive a quote based on your personalized surgical plan.
Why Choose Dr. Lao?
When it comes to achieving natural, graceful breast enhancement, the surgeon’s eye for detail matters just as much as technical skill. Dr. William Lao combines both. As a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City with affiliations in the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), Dr. Lao has earned a reputation for creating results that look refined, balanced, and completely natural.
Rather than simply increasing volume, he focuses on enhancing shape and harmony, especially in his ballerina breast augmentations, which emphasize subtlety and symmetry over size.
Dr. Lao is one of the few surgeons in New York who specializes in the transaxillary breast augmentation technique, in which the incision is discreetly hidden in the underarm. This advanced approach eliminates visible scars on the breast and supports the minimalist aesthetic that defines the ballerina look.
Patients trust Dr. Lao not only for his surgical expertise but for his genuine, thoughtful care. From consultation to recovery, he ensures the experience feels personal, private, and supportive.
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Schedule Your Consultation
If you have been considering a more natural approach to breast enhancement, the ballerina breast augmentation may be your perfect fit.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. William Lao in New York City to explore how small-volume enhancement can help give you your ideal look.
