Aesthetic Surgery of the Breast

Breast augmentation, or breast enlargement, typically uses prosthetic implants that are inserted under the breasts to enhance the size, and in some cases, improve the shape. Implants can be silicone or saline, and can be placed under or over the pectoralis muscle, depending on the goals and presentation of the patient. It is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgeries.

Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a procedure that aims to rejuvenation deflated, or "sagging" breast tissue. It involves removing excess skin, and reshaping or redistributing breast tissue, with the goals of raising the breast mound on the chest, and placing the nipple and areola in the proper position. The result is a completely lifted and "perky" breast. There are many techniques to perform this, and the best one depends on the patient's presentation and goals. It can be done alone or with breast augmentation.

Breast reduction is a surgery that involves removing excess breast tissue, reshaping the remaining tissue, and repositioning the nipple and areola. The results aim to reduce the overall size of the breast, but also lift the remaining tissue and make the new breast more "perky." This is ideal for patients that have large breasts that are either cosmetically not wanted, or are causing physical symptoms, such as back and neck pain, bra strap grooving, and poor posture.

Breast fat transfer utilizes autologous fat grafting to either reshape, augment, or correct deformities in the breast. The standard technique is used, involving liposuction to harvest fat from any area of the body, purifying the fat cells, and then injecting them into the breast tissue. This is revolutionary, as it is able to correct any deformities that may be present, add fullness to specific areas in need, as well as provide a completely autologous augmentation without the need for implants.

Breast fat transfer utilizes autologous fat grafting to either reshape, augment, or correct deformities in the breast. The standard technique is used, involving liposuction to harvest fat from any area of the body, purifying the fat cells, and then injecting them into the breast tissue. This is revolutionary, as it is able to correct any deformities that may be present, add fullness to specific areas in need, as well as provide a completely autologous augmentation without the need for implants.

Nipple reduction is a simple procedure that aims to correct nipples that the patient feels may be too prominent. It can be done under local anesthesia and completely tailored to the patient's desires.

Inverted nipples correction is a small procedure that is done to correct a nipple that involutes rather than projects. There are many techniques and the best one to use is dependent on the patient. In most cases, this condition is present from a young age. A careful breast exam should be conducted prior to this procedure to ensure there is not underlying pathology causing the inversion.