Breast Augmentation, Reductions, Lifts, Reconstruction, Nipple Revision
Cosmetic surgeons perform many types of breast surgery including breast augmentation, breast reductions, breast lifts, and breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery. Breast augmentation is the most requested cosmetic surgery in the United States year after year. In fact, when people think of Cosmetic Surgeons, they most likely envision Hollywood-style breast augmentation.
Breast reduction surgery is less requested, but for women who have natural breasts that are too large for their body frame, a breast reduction can relieve resultant pain. Breast reductions are often combined with a breast lift to repair any stretching that is caused by the weight of large breasts.
A breast lift can be performed by itself or can be combined with other procedures including a body lift, tummy tuck or even an arm lift. Any breast surgery can be combined with surgery for nipples, nipple reconstruction, reduction or enlargement.
Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is a very specialized surgery which requires skill and even artistry by the cosmetic surgeon who performs it. First the volume and mass of the breast must be added, with a supporting structure. This usually involves taking fat or muscle from other areas on the body and moving them to the chest. Several different types of surgery have been developed to accomplish this feat. Once the breast has been formed, the skin covering the mass must be formed into the proper shape. The nipple and aureole are formed using various means, sometimes with additional tissue transplants and other times with other processes such as tattooing. Read more about breast reconstruction here.
Male breast surgery is another facet of breast surgery. Male breast reductions or Gynecomastia is often requested for men who have grown breasts that are too feminine looking. On the other hand, male pectoral implants are another kind of surgery that helps men who want to buff out their upper physique.
If you are interested in breast surgery ask one of your local cosmetic surgeons which treatments are right for you. Learn about all of your breast surgery options. Breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lifts, and breast reconstruction are best performed by experienced trained plastic surgeons to give you the results you desire.
