Breast

Breast Surgery FAQs

Am I a good candidate for breast augmentation and breast lift?

If you have sagging breasts and loss of fullness in the top portion of your breasts, you are likely a candidate for the combination breast augmentation and breast lift procedure.

It will take several days to return to normal activities after your combination breast augmentation and breast lift procedure. However, it is important to your recovery that you get up and move around during that time. After the procedure, it is often possible to return to work within a week.

Physical activity should be avoided for at least the first couple of weeks following surgery. After that, care must be taken to be extremely gentle with your breasts for at least the next month.

What are the risks and complications of combination breast augmentation and breast lift?

Complications following combination breast augmentation and breast lift surgery are rare and usually minimal. Possible complications include capsular contracture, swelling and pain, infection around the implant, a change in nipple sensation, decreased milk production, and breakage or leakage of the implant (implant rupture).

Am I a candidate for breast reduction surgery?

Women with large, disproportionate breasts who experience pain, discomfort, and embarrassment due to their breast size may be good candidates for breast reduction surgery. Ideal candidates for breast reduction are women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding. Although the procedure is generally recommended for mature women with fully developed breasts, breast reduction surgery can be performed on younger women if their breasts are causing serious pain and physical discomfort.

How long will the results of breast reduction surgery last?

After breast reduction surgery, breasts will remain smaller than they would be if the procedure had never been performed. Unless you gain or lose a significant amount of weight or become pregnant, your breast size should remain fairly constant. However, the effects of aging and gravity may cause breasts to sag over time. If, after a period of years, you become dissatisfied with the appearance of your breasts, you may choose to undergo a breast lift procedure to restore their more youthful contour.

What are the major risks and complications of breast reduction surgery?

Breast reduction surgery may have potential complications that are possible for all surgeries, including bleeding, infection, hematoma, adverse reactions to anesthesia, and scarring. Potential risks that are specific to breast reduction surgery include asymmetrical breasts, altered or loss of nipple and areola sensitivity, and the inability to breastfeed.