Surgery of the breast is
performed to enhance the size or shape of a women's breast for cosmetic,
medical or reconstructive reasons.
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.
For additional information on breast augmentation visit:
www.plasticsurgery.org/surgery/brstaugm.htm
Surgical Procedures
Breast
Lift
(Mastopexy)
Over time, the effects of
gravity along with the loss of the skin's natural elasticity begins to
have an effect 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.
For additional information on breast lift visit:
www.plasticsurgery.org/surgery/brstlift.htm
Surgical Procedures
Breast
Reduction
(Reduction Mammaplasty)
Large, pendulous breasts may
cause a woman to potentially experience various medical problems
caused by the excessive weight of the breast tissue. Problems with
posture, skeletal deformities, back and neck pain, skin irritations and
breathing problems are common with this condition. Bra straps
often leave indentations in the shoulder area. Many women,
especially teenage girls, are very self-conscious if they have unusually
large breasts.
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 rest of the body.
For additional information on breast reduction visit:
www.plasticsurgery.org/surgery/brstred.htm
Surgical Procedures
Breast
Reconstruction
Reconstruction of the breast
after a mastectomy due to cancer or other disease is quite possible
with today's surgical procedures. The procedure is often covered
by many HMO's after breast cancer surgery and legislation is currently
before Congress to enact mandatory coverage. Using the newest
medical techniques, a plastic surgeon is often able to create a breast
that is similar in form and appearance to that of the natural breast. A
consultation will provide you with information on the many available
options for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.
For additional information on breast reconstruction visit:
www.plasticsurgery.org/surgery/brstrec.htm
Surgical Procedures
