Dr. Shell and his staff are respectful. The staff is awesome and kind. I love the welcome when you come in, and when you leave, they are very helpful. I love the staff and am joyous and happy when I come there. They know what they are doing and are not mean people at all. I recommend my family to go there.
Breast Augmentation
At the Shell Cosmetic Surgery Center in Memphis, TN, breast augmentation is more than a cosmetic procedure—it’s a highly personalized journey to reclaiming your silhouette and self-confidence. Whether you’re seeking to enhance breast fullness, restore volume lost through weight changes or pregnancy, or create a more proportionate figure, Dr. Dan H. Shell III delivers beautiful, natural-looking results using advanced implant techniques in an accredited setting.
Each procedure is customized to determine optimal implant size, shape, and placement. Dr. Shell offers both saline and silicone implants, giving you the flexibility to achieve your ideal aesthetic—subtle or dramatic, refined or full.
What Is a Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to increase breast volume, correct asymmetry, or improve breast shape using implants or fat transfer. At Shell Cosmetic Surgery Center, we focus on creating harmony between your breasts and body proportions—not just enhancing size, but crafting a natural contour that reflects your goals and physique. This procedure is often ideal for women who have experienced changes due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, or aging, or who have always desired a fuller bustline.
Benefits of Breast Augmentation
Dr. Shell’s augmentation procedures offer a range of physical and emotional benefits. Patients often enjoy fuller, more balanced breasts, improved symmetry, restored firmness, and enhanced cleavage. Beyond the aesthetic, breast augmentation can also boost confidence, expand wardrobe options, and restore a sense of femininity that many patients feel they’ve lost. These results are long-lasting and tailored to your unique needs and anatomy, ensuring natural beauty and personal satisfaction.
What to Expect During Surgery
The breast augmentation procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia and takes between one and two hours. Dr. Shell makes carefully placed incisions—usually in the breast fold, around the areola, or in the armpit—to allow for implant insertion. Depending on your anatomy and implant choice, the implant is placed either beneath the pectoral muscle or directly behind the breast tissue.
Special attention is given to symmetry, natural contour, and long-term comfort. Once the implants are positioned, the incisions are closed with layered sutures for optimal healing. You’ll return home the same day with a customized aftercare plan and ongoing support from our experienced team.
Your Personalized Journey
Your experience begins with a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Shell, who will listen carefully to your concerns and desired outcomes. During this session, you’ll explore your options for implant type—saline or silicone—as well as implant shape (round or anatomical), texture, and size. You’ll also discuss placement (above or below the muscle) and incision type. As part of the consultation process, patients are able to try on ‘sizers’ in the office, which helps provide a realistic idea of how your results may look.
This in-depth consultation makes sire your final result looks and feels right for you—not just on the operating table, but in everyday life. Whether you’re going for a subtle enhancement or a more striking transformation, Dr. Shell will craft a plan that complements your figure and reflects your aesthetic preferences.
Smooth Recovery and Aftercare
Recovery after breast augmentation is generally straightforward. Most patients return to light activity within a few days and can resume more strenuous tasks within four to six weeks. Mild swelling, bruising, and soreness are common but temporary. You’ll be provided with a detailed recovery guide, including how to care for your incisions, when to resume exercise, and what type of support garment to wear.
Dr. Shell and his team remain closely involved throughout your recovery, ensuring your healing progresses smoothly and that you’re fully satisfied with your results.
Natural Results, Long-Lasting Confidence
Dr. Shell approaches breast augmentation as both an art and a science—balancing technical precision with aesthetic nuance to deliver results that are refined, elegant, and harmonious with your figure. The outcome is breasts that look and feel natural, with enhanced shape, projection, and contour.
Implants generally last 10 to 15 years, though many patients enjoy results well beyond that timeframe. If revisions are ever desired due to aging, lifestyle changes, or personal preference, Dr. Shell offers comprehensive support and guidance.
What You Can Expect
When you choose breast augmentation at Shell Cosmetic Surgery Center, you’re choosing more than a procedure—you’re choosing expert care from a team that values trust and personal transformation. From consultation to final results, you can expect attentive service, compassionate care, and outcomes that empower you to feel your best.
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Why Choose Dr. Dan Shell III?
Choose Dr. Shell for trusted, personalized cosmetic surgery. His highly regarded clinic specializes in body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and breast enhancement. Discover expert cosmetic solutions that put your beauty and wellness first. Schedule your consultation today!
Professional Credentials:
- MD from University of Mississippi School of Medicine
- Board Certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Member, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Over 50 years of surgical experience
- Outstanding Resident Award recipient (1981)
Dr. Shell and his entire staff will forever hold a place in my heart for their kindness, patience, and ability to handle a patient like myself!
From the initial consultation to almost a year later, they all have been a dream! Dr. Shell and his entire staff will forever hold a place in my heart for their kindness, patience, and ability to handle a patient like myself! If no one has said this to you all lately, thank you for everything! My life has forever changed!
Dr. Shell did an abdomen revision for me several years ago. He did such an excellent job and I recommended him to other friends as well
Dr. Shell did an abdomen revision for me several years ago. He did such an excellent job and I recommended him to other friends as well. Thank you again Dr. Shell and staff!
The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the doctor is very experienced and caring
I received a drainless tummy tuck. I am happy with my results so far. I am only 2 months postoperation. I am so happy I chose to stay close to my home rather than travel somewhere farther. I am able to get all the postoperation care that I need. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the doctor is very experienced and caring. I love my belly button, lol.
I love Dr. Dan Shell and his entire crew! Very professional and knowledgeable about his job
I love Dr. Dan Shell and his entire crew! Very professional and knowledgeable about his job. Whatever he tells you, believe it and follow it, and he’s going to make it happen. I am 6 days post abdominalplasty, and I am in love with my results! Dr. Dan is this BEST!!
Dr. Shell & his staff welcomed me in with open arms
After being turned down by multiple surgeons here in Memphis for a simple removal, Dr. Shell & his staff welcomed me in with open arms. The environment is clean & professional. I felt comfortable and feel like I made a great decision reaching out to him & his staff. I’m soooo happy & relieved right now. Thanks a lot, Dr. Shell & nurse!
Dr. Shell was incredible, and I went from consult to operation in just a little over 24 hours
I had piercings that were embedded in my face and had to be cut out. Dr. Shell was incredible, and I went from consult to operation in just a little over 24 hours. I am very grateful for him and the entire staff at the surgery center. Thank you so much, Dr. Shell.
DR. SHELL YOU ARE THE BEST!!
I love Dr. Shell I had surgery and I was so terrified but in true Dr. Shell fashion he came in made me laugh and the next thing I knew he was done. I’m loving what I see so far still swollen but excited to see the end result. Brandi is great she is always willing to answer questions and to put your mind at ease. No need to go to other states or over seas when we have and outstanding plastic surgeon right in Memphis, TN. DR. SHELL YOU ARE THE BEST!!
Dan Shell did an INCREDIBLE job with my plastic surgery
Dan Shell did an INCREDIBLE job with my plastic surgery. I was super nervous the day of surgery, but everything he said and did made the experience one of the easiest things I had done. He is very knowledgeable and experienced, and has a reason for the ways he does things. It was a bit of a leap of faith to trust him but 10/10 I would do it again. He and his staff have been so helpful and given me all kinds of advice and support. I read complaints of people have to wait to see him – I never once have had this issue.
My healing process has been so, so easy, and the scarring is minimal – not even a factor. I am beyond happy with the work Dan Shell did and would recommend him to anyone.
If you want a place to go where people care about you and look out for your best interests, and best health, go see Dr. Shell
Dr. Shell, and his staff are absolutely amazing. Brandi is hands down the best ever! His nurse is amazing too! Every staff member exceeded my expectations. They sealed the deal in my decision to chose Dr. Shell as my doctor. If you want a place to go where people care about you and look out for your best interests, and best health, go see Dr. Shell.
Love Love Love Dr. Shell & Staff!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Breast augmentation is a procedure that enhances breast size, fullness, and shape using silicone or saline implants. The goal is to achieve a more balanced figure and natural-looking enhancement tailored to each patient’s body type and goals.
Candidates are typically healthy women who want to increase volume, improve symmetry, or restore a more youthful shape. It’s especially effective for women who’ve experienced changes after pregnancy or weight loss.
Most patients resume light activities within a few days and return to full routines in four to six weeks. Swelling and sensitivity fade gradually, and Dr. Shell’s team provides detailed recovery support every step of the way.
Implants are designed to last 10 to 15 years or longer. While they don’t require routine replacement, periodic checkups and imaging can help monitor implant integrity over time.
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