Breast Surgery – What You Need to Know

Every human body is unique—including breast size and shape. For people who are uncomfortable with this part of their body, breast surgery is an option to consider. It can be performed by a plastic surgeon for medical or cosmetic reasons.

Before undergoing breast surgery, it’s important to know what options are available. Understanding each procedure will help guide you in the decision-making process.

Benefits of Breast Surgery

Choosing breast surgery for cosmetic reasons can increase one’s overall confidence. Many cosmetic breast procedures offer medical benefits as well. For example, women with overly-large breasts often experience pain in their neck and back, that even a supportive bra cannot fix. After breast reduction, they experience significantly less strain on their neck, back and shoulders.

Types of Breast Surgery

Breast Augmentation

This type of surgery is one of the more popular breast procedures performed. It is the most common way to enlarge the breast by inserting breast implants. This procedure helps to lift the breasts and help them appear more firm.

Breast Reduction

This procedure reduces the size of the breasts. A breast reduction involves removing fatty tissue and skin to make the overall size and shape of the breast smaller.

Breast Lift

When performing a breast lift procedure, plastic surgeons remove excess skin tissue in order to lift up the breasts. This procedure is common for women and men with drooping breasts or breasts that face downward. It is also common for patients to have implants put in place during the procedure to give firmness to the lifted breasts.

Mastectomy

A mastectomy is a breast procedure that removes the entire breast, sometimes to treat or prevent breast cancer. Many women diagnosed with breast cancer have part or all of their breast tissue removed. Mastectomies can be lifesaving and increase the overall health of a person. Individuals may choose to have a mastectomy for medical or cosmetic reasons.

Breast Reconstruction

After a mastectomy, some patients choose to have the shape of the removed breast rebuilt. Breasts can be rebuilt using silicone implants or by using tissue from other parts of the body. Breast reconstruction surgery can happen during or after a mastectomy.

If you are interested in learning more about breast surgery or other medical and cosmetic procedures, contact Bronson Plastic Surgery Specialists for a consultation at (269) 372-3000, or visit bronsonplasticsurgery.com.

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