Different types of cosmetic breast surgery have become ever more popular amongst women around the world. These procedures offer an effective way to enlarge or reduce the size of the breasts and improve their overall appearance. As you age or go through life changes like pregnancy or weight loss, your breasts will most likely change in shape and size. Thankfully, cosmetic surgery has the power to help you attain or regain the breast shape and size you desire.
In this post, we will discuss the three most common breast surgery procedures: breast enlargement, breast reduction and breast lift.
Breast Enlargement
Breast enlargement, also known as breast augmentation, is a procedure that involves the placement of breast implants to increase the volume of your breasts or improve their shape. This procedure is typically done on women who are unhappy with the size of their breasts or have asymmetrical breasts.
Breast enlargement surgery is able to provide patients with fuller, larger breasts that are still proportionate to their bodies. Consulting with a surgeon beforehand will help you choose the size and shape of the implant that best suits your body type.
During the procedure, an incision is made in the breast crease, around the areola or in the armpit. Great care is taken to make these incisions as inconspicuous as possible. The surgeon will create a pocket for the implant and insert it either behind the breast tissue or underneath the chest muscle. Once the implant is in place, the incisions are closed with sutures.
Breast Reduction
Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure that removes excess breast tissue and skin to reduce the size of your breasts. Women with breasts that are too large for their frame often experience discomforts such as back pain, neck pain and skin irritation. If left untreated, this can lead to further complications over time. Breast reduction surgery can help alleviate these symptoms and greatly improve a patient’s quality of life going forward.
The procedure involves making incisions around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease or horizontally along the breast crease. The surgeon will remove excess breast tissue, fat and skin, and reshape the breast tissue to achieve a smaller, more proportionate breast size. The nipple and areola are typically also repositioned to match the new contours of the breast.
Breast Lift
Breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgery that lifts and reshapes sagging breasts. As time passes by your breasts can lose their shape and firmness, which can be worsened by pregnancy, breastfeeding and significant weight loss. A breast lift surgery is designed to fight back against these effects and restore the youthful contours of your breasts.
During the procedure, your surgeon will make incisions around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease or horizontally along the breast crease. The surgeon will then remove excess skin and reshape the breast tissue to give the breasts a more lifted appearance. The nipple and areola are generally repositioned during the procedure. In some cases, a breast lift may be combined with breast augmentation to increase the volume and achieve a more significant lift.
These different types of cosmetic breast surgery procedures have the potential to boost your self-confidence, enhance your body image and even improve your quality of life. If you are considering breast surgery, book your consultation at Centurion Cosmetic Clinic today! Our qualified surgeons will help guide you through the process and answer all of your questions. They can evaluate your body type and your breast shape and size, and then discuss the different options available to you, to help you make the choice that’s best for you!
