Interview With a Breast Augmentation Expert: Dr. Joseph G. Bauer

If you’ve been looking for a plastic surgeon to perform breast augmentation in the Atlanta area, chances are you’ve already heard about double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Bauer. The word “expert” gets used a lot in aesthetics, but Dr. Bauer exemplifies what it means to be an expert breast augmentation surgeon.

Shaping the Evolution of Breast Augmentation

Dr. Bauer’s training, experience, and innovative techniques are second to none among breast augmentation specialists. During his career, he has performed more than 50,000 breast surgeries for patients who travel to The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery from throughout the world.

Dr. Bauer has also participated in multiple clinical trials involving breast surgery, where he had a direct role in improving breast augmentation techniques.

Dr. Bauer on Breast Augmentation

During a recent interview, Dr. Bauer discussed his approach to breast augmentation, what occurs during a consultation, and how the shaping and stabilization technique he developed improves breast augmentation results.

Q. When you first meet with a patient considering breast augmentation, what information do you want to learn?

A. I really like to get to know the person. I consider it like a cocktail party, where I ask questions about their lives and establish a trusting relationship. By the time of the consultation, they’ve already spoken with our patient coordinator, and many of the details have been documented.

Q. Do patients arrive with a specific size of breast implant in mind?

A. Some do, but it’s important that they understand that getting the natural-looking results that virtually all patients want depends on their unique body. Just because a certain size implant looks good on their friend doesn’t mean it’s right for them.

Q. The population of Atlanta is diverse. Are there physical differences that you need to account for during surgery?

A. Yes. For example, certain ethnic groups have denser breast tissue than others. Breast augmentation is never a one-size-fits-all procedure, and I take into account all factors when planning the surgery.

Q. Tell us about the breast shaping and stabilization technique you developed.

A. I developed the shaping and sculpting technique to achieve a better, longer-lasting result than traditional implant placement. A beautiful breast augmentation result involves creating an attractive, natural-looking breast shape.

My technique uses composite breast sculpting for more predictable, long-term results. During the procedure, I anchor the inframammary fold and use tissue for an internal bra that supports the implants.

Q. You served on the council for LEAD (Leadership, Experience, and Development in Breast Augmentation), which is composed of top breast augmentation specialists. What was that experience like?

A. The council included thought leaders with practices similar to ours. The meetings involved exchanging the best ideas and areas of research about breast augmentation. It was pretty awesome. The aesthetics field is a small world, and there are some really smart people out there.

Q. What are some of the most significant changes in breast augmentation preferences you’ve seen over the years?

A. A decrease in volume. Patients are getting smaller implants and don’t want to be quite as curvy as what you may have seen 10 or 20 years ago. The type of implants patients choose has completely reversed since silicone gel implants were reapproved for use (in 2006). For many years, more patients chose saline-filled implants. Now, 97% of breast augmentation patients at our practice choose cohesive silicone gel implants.

Q. What’s the best part of specializing in breast augmentation?

A. I’ve been very lucky. I work with amazing people, and we’ve made a lot of people smile over the years. I’m just blessed to see so many happy faces.

Schedule a Consultation

If you’re considering breast augmentation and want to discuss your options personally with Dr. Bauer or another board-certified plastic surgeon at The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery, request a consultation using the online form or call us at (770) 667-0904. You can also view breast augmentation results in our gallery of before-and-after photos.