Breast Augmentation
(Augmentation Mammaplasty)

Breast augmentation is a very popular procedure for women and among the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures. A saline-filled implant is inserted under the crease in the breast, around the nipple or through the armpit.  The implant can be placed under the breast tissue or beneath the chest wall muscle.  After surgery, breasts will appear "fuller" and more shapely in contour.  Incision scars will fade or disappear over time.

In certain unique instances silicon implants can be used.

Incisions are made underneath the breast, around the areola or in the armpit		Breast implant is placed either: b) underneath the chest wall muscle or c) directly behind the breast tissue		After surgery, scars will fade with time

We use advanced pain management techniques which can greatly reduce and sometimes eliminate the postoperative pain that can sometimes be associated with this surgery. Many of our patients do not need to use any narcotic pain medications, thus avoiding the potential side effects of those drugs, and enjoying a quicker and more pleasant recovery.

Lejour Breast Reduction
(Reduction Mammaplasty)

Minimizing the scars associated with breast reduction surgery has been a goal in plastic surgery for years. The Lejour, or Vertical Reduction technique significantly reduces the scars associated with breast reductions and lifts. Breast reductions performed for women experiencing back and shoulder pain from larger breasts are usually covered by insurance. Breast lifts are performed to improve the appearance without removing any breast tissue and are not covered by insurance. Traditionally, both types of surgery left scars around the nipple, down the front of the breast and below the breast. The Vertical Mammaplasty does away with the scar below the breast. This avoids scars on the side or center of the chest where they can be seen in a swim suit or low-cut clothing. It also avoids the pain which may be associated with a heavy scar directly under the bra.

The most common method uses a three part incision		Skin formerly located above the nipple is brought down and together to reshape the breast		Scars are permanent, but will fade with time.

Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) removes fat, glandular tissue, and excessive skin, resulting in smaller, lighter and firmer breasts that are better-shaped in proportion to the rest of the body.

Breast Lift
(Mastopexy)

Over time, the effects of gravity along with the loss of the skin's natural elasticity begins to have a negative impact on the appearance of a woman's breasts.  These factors, combined with pregnancies and nursing will often cause the breasts to lose their youthful shape and firmness.

A breastlift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts.  The procedure can also reduce the size of the areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipple).  Breast implants inserted in conjunction with a mastopexy procedure can increase both firmness and size.