There are various procedures available for breast enhancement. The following are the most common breast surgeries.
Breast Augmentation
Flat chested women may have their breasts increased by undergoing this procedure which involves placing a soft breast implant containing either silicone gel or saline (salt-water) solution underneath the normal breast. This procedure can be done either on an outpatient basis or with hospital confinement, depending on the patient’s preference. The length of the operation varies from 2 to 5 hours, under local anesthesia with sedation.
Breast Implant Removal/ Revision
This procedure is performed for patients who decide to have breast implants removed or to change the size of implants initially placed. It is also performed when there are complications from breast augmentation surgery such as capsular contracture and implant rupture.
Breast Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
Women with sagging breasts can have their breasts lifted to their previous position. Mastopexy involves the excision of sagging breast skin. This procedure can be done either on an outpatient basis or with hospital confinement, depending on the patient’s preference. The length of the operation varies from 2 to 5 hours, under local anesthesia with sedation.
Breast Nipple Reduction
Nipple reduction is used to either reshape nipples that are too long or to reduce the areola. This procedure involves small incisions to remove the excess and results in smaller, more natural and youthful appearing nipples.
Breast Reconstruction
Women with breast cancer who have had their breast(s) removed can have new breasts reconstructed. The length of the operation varies from 2 to 5 hours, under general anesthesia, with patient confined for a few days in the hospital.
Breast Reduction: Female
This procedure involves the excision of breast tissue and skin to reduce the size of a woman’s breasts. The length of the operation varies from 2 to 5 hours, under general anesthesia, with patient confined for a few days in the hospital.
Breast Reduction: Male
This procedure to correct abnormally large breasts in males (gynecomastia) may be done by liposuction of breast tissue or by excision of breast tissue and skin to reduce the size of a man’s breasts. The length of the operation varies from 1 to 2 hours, usually on an outpatient basis.