Type of Surgery

Breast

Breast surgeries include purely cosmetic procedures such as augmentations and lifts. These use implants and skin removal to enlarge and firm breasts. Masectomies and breast reductions, on the other hand, can address medical issues such as severe physical trauma or difficulty breathing, respectively.

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Breast Implants

Breast implantation is a surgical procedure for enlarging, or augmenting, the breast. Implants are breast-shaped pouches that are saccular in shape, made of a silicone outer shell, and filled with silicone gel or saline (salt water), are used.

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Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation or augmentation mammoplasty is a procedure in which artificial implants are placed in the chest to enlarge the size and/or change the shape of the breasts. Breast implants are made of a hypoallergenic material (silicone rubber) and filled with either saline or silicone. There are several approaches to breast implantation each creating a slightly different aesthetic effect. Breast augmentation has become one of the most sought after cosmetic surgeries.

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Breast Reduction

Breast reduction is a surgical procedure performed to decrease the size of the breasts.

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Mastopexy (Breast Lift)

Breast lift surgery or mastopexy is a procedure which attempts to improve the appearance of the sagging breasts or breasts in which the nipple faces down. A breast lift is not meant to enlarge the size of the breast, in fact, breast reduction is often performed at the same time as a mastopexy procedure. Just as often, breast augmentation is performed along with mastopexy. In this technically challenging surgery, the plastic surgeon attempts to improve the shape and symmetry of the breasts while keeping visible scar formation to a minimum.

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