Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a surgical operation performed to increase the size and improve the shape of the breasts through the use of an implant for a number of reasons:

• To enhance the body contour of a woman, who for personal reasons feels that her breast size is too small.
• To correct a loss in breast volume after pregnancy.
• To balance breast size, when there exists a significant difference between the sizes of the breasts.
• To restore breast shape after partial or total loss of the breasts for various conditions.
• To replace existing breast implants for cosmetic or reconstructive reasons.

Conditions that involve sagging of the breast or diminished skin tone (stretch marks) may require additional surgical procedures such as a breast lift.

Breast Lift

Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure used to raise and reshape sagging breasts. Factors such as pregnancy, nursing, weight change; aging and gravity produce changes in the appearance of a woman’s breasts. As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and begin to sag. A breast lift can rejuvenate your figure by restoring the lift and shape of your breasts. In breast lift surgery, the nipples are repositioned and the areolas (the darker skin around the nipples) may be reduced in size. If your breasts are small or have lost volume after pregnancy, breast implants inserted in conjunction with mastopexy can increase both firmness and size.

Breast Reduction

Women who have large breasts may experience a variety of problems from the weight and size of their breasts, such as back, neck, and shoulder pain, and skin irritation. Breast reduction surgery can be a tremendously life-enhancing option. Having the procedure will give you far more than just smaller, firmer breast. You’ll also get a significant relief from many physical and emotional discomforts, a new sense of freedom in your exercise and physical activity, and the ability to wear a greater variety of clothing styles. Breast reduction, also called reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure that removes excess breast tissue and skin, making your breasts more proportional to the rest of your body. The areola (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple) may be reduced and repositioned as well. Of all the procedures that plastic surgeons perform, breast reduction ranks among the highest in patient satisfaction.

Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)

Gynecomastia is a medical term that comes from the Greek words for "woman-like breasts." Though this oddly named condition is rarely talked about, it's actually quite common. Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men. It may affect only one breast or both. Though certain drugs and medical problems have been linked with male breast overdevelopment, there is no known cause in the vast majority of cases. For men who feel self-conscious about their appearance, breast reduction surgery can help. The procedure removes fat and or glandular tissue from the breast, and in extreme cases removes excess skin, resulting in a chest that is flatter, firmer, and better contoured.