Breast enhancement or augmentation is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures in the United States today. It can dramatically improve the appearance of a woman’s breasts. This procedure is used to enlarge small or underdeveloped breasts. A lift procedure could be added in cases where volume loss and ptosis occurs (following pregnancy and delivery).

The following information was assembled for our patients to help them make a well informed decision about their surgery.

It is of paramount importance to discuss all your goals and expectations with your surgeon. Your breast shape, diameter, degree of ptosis, symmetry etc. will be assessed during the consultation. The following important points should be addressed by your surgeon:

1-Implant size that would fit your body.
2-Different incisions to access your breast.
3-Types of implants available.
4-Location of the implant.
5-Post-operative course and down time.
6-Effect of surgery on nipple sensation and future nursing.
7-Safety and adverse effects of the procedure.

Finally your consultation will proceed into trying different implants, reviewing different pre and post operative results as well as taking pictures and performing a digital analysis of your own chest and breast shapes.

Breast augmentation mammoplasty is a safe procedure that has produced pleasing and satisfying results for many women. Those who are psychologically stable and have realistic expectations benefit the most. A preliminary consultation can help you determine whether breast augmentation is right for you.

The decision to have a Breast reduction or lift procedure could be a life affirming one. Whether it is done for neck pain, shoulder pain, inability to engage in many physical activities or just for cosmetic reasons, both procedures are associated with high patients satisfaction. Most women who pursue breast reduction consider the procedure for many years before having surgery, and they often wonder why they waited so long to undergo such a life changing operation.

Extremely large or droopy breasts may be the result of excessive development or the aging process. Such changes most frequently occur for hereditary reasons during menarche, pregnancy or following menopause; or at any time during a woman’s life as a result of weight gain.

Extremely large or droopy breasts may be the result of excessive development or the aging process. Such changes most frequently occur for hereditary reasons during menarche, pregnancy or following menopause; or at any time during a woman’s life as a result of weight gain.

Although the goals of breast reduction and breast uplift procedures are different, the pre-operative preparation, surgical incision, and postoperative course are quite similar. In both procedures, incisions are designed to create a more youthful and natural shaped breast. In both procedures, this involves elevating the nipple/areola complex to a more natural position on the center of the breast mound.

During your consultation, your plastic surgeon will access the degree of breast ptosis, skin quality, nipple location, etc. Different techniques and incisions will be presented to you. Pre and post operative of some of our patients will be reviewed. Finally your surgeon will discuss risks, alternatives and post-operative recovery.

Breast reduction/breast lift is highly technical procedure that is associated with high patient satisfaction. A prerequisite for a good outcome is a well informed realistic patient together with a well qualified surgeon.

Dave Stringham is the President of LookingYourBest.com an online resource for plastic surgery in Newport Beach. Learn more about breast augmentation and cosmetic surgery procedures at http://www.lookingyourbest.com/plasticsurgeon/cities/NewportBeach and http://www.seifymd.com/.