Breast
BREAST AUGMENTATION
(Augmentation Mammaplasty)
Procedure: Enhance the size of breasts using cohesive silicon gel using Mentor
Length: 1 to 2 hours.
Anesthesia: Local with sedation, or general.
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient.
Side Effects:
Temporary soreness, swelling, change in nipple sensation, bruising. Breast sensitive to stimulation for a few weeks.
Mammography requires a special technique.
Recovery:
Back to work: a few days. Physical contact with breasts: 3 to 4 weeks.
Fading of Scars: Several months to a year or more.
Duration of Results: Variable. Implants may require removal or replacement.
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BREAST LIFT
(Mastopexy)
Procedure: Raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning remaining tissue and nipples.
Length: 1 to 3 hours.
Anesthesia: Local with sedation, or general.
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Sometimes inpatient.
Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, discomfort, numbness, dry breast skin. Permanent scars.
Recovery:
Back to work: 1 week or more. Strenuous activities: 1 month.
Fading of scars: several months to a year.
Duration of Results:
Variable: gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight changes may cause new sagging. Results may last longer or be enhanced when breast implants are inserted as part of the procedure.
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MALE BREAST REDUCTION
(Gynecomastia)
Procedure:
Reduce enlarged, female-like breast in men using liposuction and/or cutting out excess glandular tissue.
Length: 1 hour or more.
Anesthesia: General or local.
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient.
Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation.
Recovery:
Back to work: 3 to 7 days. More strenuous activity: 2 to 3 weeks. Swelling and bruising: 3 to 6 months.
Duration of Results: permanent
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