Natural, Proportionate Breast Augmentation
Dr. Rafizadeh has extensive experience in breast surgery in Morristown, New Jersey, offering the safest and most efficient procedures to patients who make the trip to see him. Safety has always been his number-one concern — he never used textured implants in breast augmentation because he didn't believe they made a positive difference, and he stays current with the leading implant manufacturers to offer his patients the best available options.
It is easy to get a good result in an ideal candidate for breast augmentation, but it is a lot harder to get a good result in a patient who is not an ideal candidate. Dr. Rafizadeh carefully evaluates each patient's anatomy, skin quality, existing breast tissue, and goals before recommending an implant brand, type, size, and placement.
“Breast symmetry is very critical and often difficult to achieve if one doesn’t master the breast surgical techniques of reduction, lift, and augmentation. Safety was always my #1 concern — I evaluate each patient individually to select the right implant for their anatomy and goals.”
— Dr. Farhad Rafizadeh, MD FACS
Implant Brands: Allergan, Mentor & Motiva
Dr. Rafizadeh offers the three leading implant brands used by board-certified plastic surgeons today:
Allergan (Natrelle) — One of the most widely used and extensively studied implant lines in the world. Allergan offers both round and shaped (anatomical) silicone gel implants in a wide range of profiles and volumes, with a strong long-term safety record and comprehensive warranty program.
Mentor — Another FDA-approved industry leader offering saline and silicone gel implants including the MemoryGel® line, known for a cohesive gel that holds its shape and provides a natural look and feel. Mentor implants have decades of clinical data supporting their safety and durability.
Motiva — A newer generation ergonomic implant featuring SilkSurface® technology, a progressive gel that responds naturally to body position, and a nano-textured surface designed to minimize capsular contracture risk. Motiva implants are becoming increasingly popular for patients seeking a soft, natural result with the latest implant technology.
Implant Options & Placement
Dr. Rafizadeh offers both saline and silicone gel implants across the Allergan, Mentor, and Motiva lines. Implants can be placed either over the muscle (sub-glandular, above the pectoral muscle) or under the muscle (sub-muscular, beneath the pectoral muscle). Sub-muscular placement is the more common approach — it produces the most natural appearance in patients with thinner breast tissue, lowers the risk of capsular contracture, and allows more accurate mammography. Sub-glandular placement sits above the muscle and is sometimes preferred for patients with more existing breast tissue, those who perform heavy upper-body exercise, or where a shorter recovery is a priority. Dr. Rafizadeh evaluates each patient's anatomy to recommend the right placement. Incision options include the inframammary fold (most direct access, well-hidden under the breast), the periareolar (at the areolar edge), and the axillary (armpit) approach — all discussed during your personal consultation.
Augmentation with Lift
When significant breast ptosis (sagging) is present, augmentation alone may not produce the desired result. Dr. Rafizadeh has approximately 28 years of experience doing all kinds of breast surgery including augmentation mastopexy — one of the most demanding operations in breast surgery. He assesses whether augmentation, lift, or a combined procedure in one stage is the most appropriate approach for each patient's anatomy.
Recovery Timeline
Days 1–3: Tightness, soreness, and swelling. A surgical bra is worn. Activity is limited.
Days 4–7: Most patients feel comfortable and move around normally. Driving resumes when comfortable.
Weeks 1–2: Return to desk work and light daily activity. Heavy lifting avoided.
Weeks 4–6: Return to full exercise. Implants settle into final position over 3–6 months.
