Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation is a surgical procedure that results in enlargement of the breasts, often to give a more balanced and proportionate appearance. Breast augmentation is accomplished by utilizing saline or silicone-filled breast implants. A Federal study has shown that both saline and silicone-filled breast implants are safe and effective for use in breast augmentation and breast reconstruction. Breast augmentation surgery is done with a general anesthetic (asleep) and generally takes an hour to an hour and a half. Breast augmentation is an outpatient procedure and can easily be accomplished in our office surgical facility. Dr. Durst takes great care in providing patients with the satisfaction that comes with a more balanced figure.
Mastopexy
Mastopexy is the surgical lifting of the breast. This is usually accomplished due to laxity or ptosis (droopiness) of the breast, which can be developmental or related to previous childbearing. Several different degrees of laxity of the breasts can be present and for this reason, the mastopexy procedure is individualized for each patient. Sometimes implants can be utilized to assist with the shaping of the breast, but often the skin needs to be tightened in addition to the implant procedure. The incisions are chosen to be as minimal as possible, but the fundamental purpose is to achieve the exact breast shape that each patient desires. A mastopexy procedure lasts between one and a half hours and three hours and is an outpatient procedure done at our office surgical center.
Breast Reduction
Breast Reduction is a procedure that is considerably more common than patients realize. Many women are bothered by extremely large breasts with symptoms of back pain, shoulder pain, rashes under the breasts, and just a heavy feeling to the breasts. Breast reduction is designed to reduce the volume of the breasts and lift the breasts to alleviate these symptoms. A breast reduction is often covered by insurance and is done at the hospital with a one night stay. Often a person having the breast reduction procedure can be back at work within two weeks, and the satisfaction with this procedure is extremely high.
