Breasts

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation may be performed for a number of reasons:

Breast augmentation is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. An implant is placed through an incision under the breast tissue or under the chest muscle. Most patients are back to work in two weeks.

The choice of implant usually dictates the route of insertion – under the arm, under the breast fold or around the nipple. Available implants have an outer silicone rubber shell filled with saline or silicone gel. The implants come in various shapes, sizes, and surfaces. We will help you to determine which implants meet your individual needs.

Breast augmentation can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it is important to have realistic expectations. During a personalized consultation, we can help you determine whether breast augmentation is right for you.

Breast Lift

A breast lift, or mastopexy, restores a more youthful appearance to a woman’s breasts. Over the years, breasts can lose their shape and firmness due to pregnancy, aging, or genetics, causing them to sag. A breast lift will raise and reshape the breasts to reverse the effects of aging and gravity. In some cases, the placement of an implant may also be appropriate to restore breast fullness. There are several techniques available to perform a breast lift. We will help you determine which lift procedure is best for you to help create the best shape with the least amount of scars.

The recovery after mastopexy is relatively quick, with most patients back to work within a week of surgery.

Breast Reduction

Breast reduction, or reduction mammoplasty, is appropriate for a woman experiencing shoulder, neck and upper back pains secondary to the weight of the breasts.  It is also appropriate for those whose breasts are disproportionally larger than the rest of the body frame. The goal of breast reduction is to reduce the size of the breasts while improving the overall contour and shape of the breasts.

Breast reduction is done under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. The procedure may be enhanced by liposuction to reduce extra fat deposits under the arm. Recovery is relatively quick with most patients back to work two weeks after surgery.