Types of Breast Surgery: Your Guide to Enhancing, Reducing, Lifting, or Restoring Breasts

Breast surgery offers many ways to enhance your appearance, restore your confidence, or help you feel more comfortable in your body. At Advanced Plastic Surgery Institute, I provide various procedures tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs.

Whether you’re considering breast reconstruction after cancer, improving the appearance of your breasts, or reducing discomfort caused by overly large breasts, I can help you understand the options and make the best choice for your situation.

Here’s a breakdown of 4 types of breast surgery procedures we offer and what you can expect from each.

1. What Is Breast Reconstruction?

For women who’ve undergone a mastectomy due to breast cancer, breast reconstruction restores the breast’s shape and appearance. This procedure can be done immediately following a mastectomy or delayed until after additional treatments. I perform a variety of techniques, including flap reconstruction (using tissue from other parts of the body) and implant-based reconstruction. The goal is to help you feel whole again while giving you breasts that look and feel natural.

2. What Is Breast Augmentation?

If you’re looking to enhance the size and shape of your breasts, breast augmentation could be the answer. This procedure uses breast implants to add volume, restore fullness after pregnancy or weight loss, or improve symmetry. I can guide you through the different types of breast implants available and help you choose the best option to achieve your desired look.

Breast Implant Options

Breast augmentation isn’t a one-size-fits-all procedure. Women considering breast implants have several important choices to make, including implant fill material, size, shape, and profile. These options allow for customization based on your body type and aesthetic goals. During your consultation, I’ll help you choose the best combination to achieve the results you want.

3. What Is Breast Reduction?

For women dealing with disproportionately large breasts or physical discomfort such as back pain, a breast reduction offers significant relief. This procedure removes excess breast tissue and skin and reshapes the breasts to create a more balanced appearance with your figure.

4. What Is a Breast Lift?

A breast lift provides an uplifted look for sagging or drooping breasts. This procedure tightens the surrounding tissue and removes excess skin, reshaping and supporting the new breast contour. Many women experience sagging due to aging, pregnancy, or significant weight loss, and a breast lift restores a more youthful appearance.

Breast Lift vs. Augmentation: Which Is Right for You?

Some patients wonder if they need a breast lift, augmentation, or a combination of both. While a lift addresses sagging, combining breast augmentation with a breast lift can enhance size and shape simultaneously. I often recommend this combination to patients who want fuller and perkier breasts.

Ready To Explore Your Options?

If you’re considering breast surgery, I encourage you to contact Advanced Plastic Surgery Institute. Take the next step by requesting a consultation using the online form or by calling us at (480) 466-7355.