Breast Augmentation - Breast Lift - Breast Reduction - Breast Reconstruction

Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammaplasty)

Breast augmentation is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S. It can give women with small or unevenly-sized breasts a fuller, firmer, better-proportioned look through the placement of implants in the breast. Women may elect to undergo breast augmentation for many different medical and aesthetic motivations, including balancing breast size and compensating for reduced breast mass after pregnancy or surgery. The procedure may be combined with others such as a breast lift for more satisfying results.

Implants are silicone shells filled with either saline (salt water) or silicone (now FDA-approved) and are placed behind each breast, underneath either breast tissue or the chest wall muscle. The procedure takes one to two hours to perform and is typically performed with either general anesthesia or deep sedation under the care of an anesthesia specialist. After surgery the patient’s bustline may be increased by one or more cup sizes.

Click here for more information on Breast Augmentation

back to top

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is performed to return youthful shape and lift to breasts that have sagged as a result of weight loss, pregnancy, loss of the skin’s natural elasticity or simply the effects of aging and gravity. The procedure can also reduce areolar size (the dark skin surrounding the nipple), and it can be combined with breast augmentation for added volume and firmness. It is performed either general anesthesia or deep sedation under the care of an anesthesia specialist, and takes from one to three hours.

Click here for more information on Breast Lift

back to top

Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)

Large breasts can cause pain, improper posture, rashes, breathing problems, skeletal deformities, and low self-esteem. Breast reduction surgery is usually done to provide relief from these symptoms. Performed under either general anesthesia or deep sedation under the care of an anesthesia specialist, the two- to four-hour procedure removes fat and glandular tissue and tightens skin to produce smaller, lighter breasts that are in a healthier proportion to the rest of the body.

Click here for more information on Breast Reduction

back to top

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction restores a natural, symmetrical appearance to the bosom, maintains body proportion, allows clothes to fit better, and most of all, boosts self-confidence for women who have lost one or both breasts to mastectomy. Reconstructive surgeons strive to create a new breast and nipple that resemble the woman's natural breast as closely as possible in shape, size and position.

Click here for more information on Breast Reconstruction

back to top