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Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a very popular procedure for women and among the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures. A silicone-filled or saline-filled implant is inserted through a small incision under the crease in the breast, around the nipple or through the armpit. The implant is preferably placed under both the chest wall muscle and the breast tissue. After surgery, breasts will appear fuller and more shapely in contour. Patient preferences for size and shape are discussed with them in great detail.

Dr. Sultan also has a great deal of experience in correcting less then ideal results of previously performed breast augmentations.

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Breast Lift

Over time, the effects of gravity along with the loss of the skin's natural elasticity begins to have an effect on the appearance of a woman's breasts. These factors, combined with pregnancies and nursing will often cause the breasts to lose their youthful shape and firmness.

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts. The procedure can also reduce the size of the areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipple). The latest methods including a "vertical" mastopexy are offered. In some cases it is preferable to perform a simultaneous breast augmentation in conjunction with a breast lift. We have a great deal of experience with this combined procedure.

Breast Reduction

Large, pendulous breasts may cause a woman to potentially experience various medical problems caused by the excessive weight of the breast tissue. Problems with posture, skeletal deformities, back and neck pain, skin irritations and nerve irritations of the fingers are common with this condition. Bra straps often leave indentations in the shoulder area. Women, of all ages may be symptomatic and/or may be self-conscious if they have unusually large breasts. Breast reduction surgery lifts the breasts, creates a smaller and more youthful shape and brings the breast size into proportion with the rest of a patient's frame.

All of the latest methods including liposuction alone, vertical ("European"), or Wise pattern ("American") techniques are offered. In all but rare instances, breast reductions are performed on an outpatient basis.

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Breast Reconstruction

Reconstruction of the breast after a mastectomy due to cancer or other disease is quite possible with today's surgical procedures. Using the newest medical techniques, a plastic surgeon is often able to create a breast that is similar in form and appearance to that of the natural breast. A consultation will provide you with information on the many available options for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction which include use of autologous tissue (a woman's own tissues) or breast implants. The latest microsurgical methods are utilized in appropriate candidates.