Breast Surgery Procedures

Breast Augmentation

Augmentation Mammaplasty

Breast augmentation — also known as augmentation mammoplasty — is a surgical procedure designed to increase breast size and improve breast shape. This involves placing breast implants under the breast tissue or chest muscles. It can restore volume lost after pregnancy or weight loss, improve symmetry, or enhance natural contours.

Benefits include improved body proportion, enhanced self-confidence, and the ability to wear clothing and swimwear more comfortably. Candidates for this procedure are individuals in good overall health, who have realistic expectations and desire a fuller breast appearance.

Recovery typically involves a few weeks of restricted activity, temporary swelling, and bruising. Patients are usually able to return to work within 1-2 weeks, depending on the intensity of their daily activities.

Breast Reduction

Reduction Mammaplasty

Breast reduction surgery removes excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin to reduce breast size, relieving physical discomfort such as back, neck, and shoulder pain caused by large breasts. This procedure can also improve posture and make physical activity easier.

Benefits include better body proportion, relief from discomfort, enhanced confidence, and improved ability to engage in exercise. Candidates are women experiencing physical discomfort due to disproportionately large breasts.

Recovery can take several weeks, with support garments recommended, and most patients returning to normal activities after 2-3 weeks. Scarring is expected but usually fades over time with proper care.

Breast Lift

Mastopexy

A breast lift reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening surrounding tissue to create a firmer, more youthful breast contour. It may be performed with or without breast implants to restore volume.

Benefits include elevated breast position, improved firmness, and enhanced breast symmetry. This procedure is suitable for women with sagging breasts due to aging, pregnancy, or weight fluctuations.

Recovery usually involves swelling and bruising for 1-2 weeks, with gradual improvement over 6-8 weeks. Supportive bras are recommended, and strenuous activities should be avoided during the initial healing period.

Gynecomastia Surgery

What is gynecomastia surgery?

Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours. The procedure removes excess glandular tissue, fat, and sometimes skin to create a natural, masculine chest shape.

Gynecomastia can affect one or both breasts, and may be caused by hormonal imbalances, obesity, or genetics. Surgery is indicated when lifestyle changes fail to improve the condition, or when excess tissue causes discomfort or self-consciousness.

Recovery involves compression garments for several weeks, limited upper body exercise, and temporary bruising. Most men can return to work in 1-2 weeks.

Gynecomastia is characterized by:

• Excess localized fat
• Excess glandular tissue development
• Sometimes excess breast skin
• Presence unilaterally (one breast) or bilaterally (both breasts)

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation with Fat Grafting

This cosmetic procedure uses your own body fat to enhance breast volume naturally. Fat is harvested from areas such as the stomach, thighs, hips, or back using liposuction and then carefully injected into the breasts.

Benefits include a natural look and feel, minimal risk of allergic reaction, and body contouring at the donor sites. Ideal candidates have sufficient body fat and desire a subtle increase in breast size.

Recovery is mild compared to traditional implants, with minor swelling, bruising, and temporary soreness at both the donor and recipient sites. Full results are seen in 3-6 months.

Breast Implant Revision

Implant Replacement

Breast implant revision surgery is performed to replace old or damaged breast implants, correct asymmetry, or improve overall breast appearance. Reasons may include implant rupture, capsular contracture, or dissatisfaction with previous results.

Benefits include improved breast shape, symmetry, and overall satisfaction. Candidates include women who have had previous implants or experienced changes in breast appearance due to aging, weight change, or complications.

Recovery usually involves limited activity for 2-3 weeks, with full healing over several months. Supportive bras and follow-up care are essential for optimal results.

Breast Implant Removal

Explant Surgery

Explant surgery is the removal of breast implants, with or without removal of surrounding scar tissue. This procedure may be desired by women who no longer want implants or who experience complications.

Benefits include relief from implant-related discomfort and restoration of natural breast tissue. Some patients combine removal with a breast lift to restore shape.

Recovery generally takes 2-4 weeks, depending on whether a lift or additional procedures are performed. Scarring is minimal when proper techniques are used.