Women with small or underdeveloped breasts who wish to enhance their appearance may choose to have a procedure called breast augmentation mammoplasty. A fuller body contour can be safely achieved through the placement of implants directly under the breast tissue or beneath the chest wall muscle. Implants that are filled with saline or salt-water are now being used for breast augmentation procedures. At The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery, the surgeon selects a saline implant correct for your body size and lifestyle.

Women have reported a high degree of satisfaction with these implants. Small incisions are made so that the implant can be inserted. These small incisions may be made in the crease under the breast or under the nipple. The implant is then filled with saline to achieve the desired size and shape of the breast. The surgery can be performed as an outpatient under general anesthesia and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

After your procedure, the physicians at The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery may offer a visit to your home by a plastic surgery nurse, trained to assist in your recovery. Most patients can return to work within 5-6 days following surgery. Sutures are removed in 7 to ten days and your surgeon may recommend a surgical support bra. Exercise and other strenuous activities may be resumed in about one month.

Breast Lift

As a woman ages, her skin loses some elasticity, causing the breast to sag under the pull of gravity. Pregnancy can cause the breast to lose firmness and volume. A breast lift, or Mastopexy, is a procedure for safely lifting the sagging breast. In the procedure, excess skin is removed and the nipple raised to a higher position. The breast skin is reshaped and tailored to create a more youthful breast. For better results, your surgeon may recommend the use of saline breast implants along with the mastopexy procedure.

Even though this surgery does not affect future pregnancies or breast feeding, the results may not be as long lasting. Women who are planning pregnancies may wish to postpone this procedure. The surgery can be performed as an outpatient and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Most patients can return to work within 4-5 days following surgery. After your procedure the physicians at The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery may offer a visit to your home by a plastic surgery nurse, trained to assist in your recovery.

Breast Reduction

The weight from very large breasts can cause a variety of problems including back and neck pain, skin irritation and breathing difficulty. Breast reduction is usually performed to correct a medical problem and may be covered by health insurance. The procedure removes fat, tissue, and excess skin from the breast, making the breast smaller, lighter, and firmer. The nipple is also repositioned in proportion to the new breast size.

It is recommended that the breast be fully developed before surgery is performed. However, if large breasts are causing serious problems, a surgeon may recommend this procedure for younger patients. Patients should keep in mind that breast reduction should be postponed for women planning to breast feed. Surgery takes about 3-5 hours under general anesthesia and recovery is about 7-10 days.

After your procedure the physicians at The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery may offer a visit to your home by a plastic surgery nurse, trained to assist in your recovery. For several weeks following surgery you will be wearing a support bra to reduce swelling and bruising.

After this time you will be able to select bras that enhance your new look. Most women can return to work in about two weeks but should avoid lifting or strenuous exercise for the next three to 4 weeks.

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