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What is a Breast Mastopexy?

Breast Lift

Breast Mastopexy?Over time, women experience significant changes in both their body and their breasts. These changes can be caused by life-changing factors, such as aging, changes in weight, pregnancy, and menopause. These life events can often lead to saggy-looking breasts that look unflattering, and make a woman feel uncomfortable about her appearance.

Women who are experiencing these changes in their body may benefit from breast mastopexy (“breast lift.”) Let’s take a look at some commonly-asked questions about this procedure.

  1. What exactly does breast lift surgery involve? Breast lift surgery is firms and lifts the appearance of breasts, with the removal of excess skin in the area that causes the breast to look saggy or unflattering. The remaining skin is tightened, which restores and reshapes breasts. As a result, the patient has a more flattering appearance.
  2. Will the size of my breasts change as a result of this surgery? No, the breasts will not be altered in size during this procedure. Breast lift surgery does not provide the same benefits as breast augmentation. Breast lifts are performed to restore a more flattering shape to a woman’s breasts.
  3. What will this surgery involve? Breast lift surgery is usually performed in a hospital or surgical center, as an outpatient procedure. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia, and normally lasts for about 1 to 3 hours. Incisions will need to be made in order to remove excess fat and reposition the breasts. Results are immediately noticeable. Most patients return to normal activities a week or so after undergoing the surgery.
  4. Is breast lift surgery the right choice for me? Ideal candidates for breast lift surgery are healthy individuals who do not smoke and maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. Doctors also recommend that candidates seek breast lift surgery to improve their own self-image, and not seek surgery to please someone else.
  5. Are there risks associated with breast lift surgery? Risks of the breast lift procedure include persistent pain, infection, and scarring. Fortunately, most patients who undergo this procedure only experience temporary side-effects, and are able to heal well following surgery.

Breast Mastopexy in Calgary

If you are interested in breast lift surgery, or would like to learn more about any of the other cosmetic surgery procedures we offer, contact us today. We can be reached at (403) 245-1228. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Top Questions on Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast Reduction Surgery

breast-reductionUpon  hearing the term “breast surgery,” most will immediately think of the breast augmentation. However, not every woman wants to enlarge her bust size. Each year, millions of women with larger breasts undergo breast reduction surgery. Let’s take a look at some questions about breast reduction surgery.

Top 4 Questions about Breast Reduction Surgery:

  1. What does breast reduction surgery involve? Breast reduction is performed under general anesthesia, and takes a few hours to complete. The techniques used for breast reduction will depend on the individual patient, and what the doctor determines will be best for the patient.
  2. Am I a candidate for breast reduction surgery? The best candidates for this procedure are women who are uncomfortable with the unwanted attention that is often associated with having overly large breasts.  In addition to causing self-esteem problems, large breasts can also cause physical discomforts to patients, including back pains, breathing issues, and posture issues.  Breast reduction surgery can help correct these issues. During your initial consultation, a plastic surgeon will evaluate your medical history, and determine if breast reduction surgery is for you. Ideal candidates for the procedure should not be pregnant or breast-feeding, and should be non-smokers.
  3. How long will it take to recover from a breast reduction surgery? The exact recovery time often depends on the individual patient, although most patients will need about 2 weeks to recover. Patients will normally be able to have their stitches removed 2 to 3 weeks after the procedure. Strenuous activities or exercises should not be resumed until about a month after the surgery. It is also important to schedule regular visits with your doctor, so they can evaluate how well you are healing.
  4. What are some side-effects of a breast reduction? While breast reduction surgery is considered quite safe, there are some potential side-effects associated with the procedure, as there are with any surgery. Some common side-effects associated with the procedure include scarring, and bleeding. Your plastic surgeon will discuss the procedure in detail with you prior to surgery.

Breast Reduction Surgery in Calgary

If you are interested in breast reduction surgery, or would like to learn more about any of the other cosmetic surgery procedures we offer, contact us today. We can be reached at (403) 245-1228. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Top Facts About Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation

Breast AugmentationIn the world of cosmetic surgery, few procedures are more popular than breast augmentation. Breast augmentation surgery enables women with small, or disproportionate, breasts to look and feel better about themselves following life-changing events like pregnancy or weight-loss.

Let’s take a closer look at the top facts of breast augmentation:

  1. The patient should be involved in the augmentation process. Patients should be as educated as possible about the augmentation procedure. It is also important for the patient to choose the implant size that works best for them. The surgeon will work closely with you prior to the surgery to make sure you are getting personalized care.
  2. Patients should be realistic about the surgery. Since every surgery comes with risks, patients must be educated about the augmentation procedure before choosing to undergo it. Patients must also be realistic about what the procedure can do for them. Surgery will not make a patient perfect, though it will enhance one’s appearance.
  3. Implants won’t last forever. Despite what many think, breast implants are not permanent. Usually, they will last about 10 to 15 years. Women’s bodies often change, due to life events such as pregnancy, menopause, and weight gain, which in turn may cause an implant to shift. Many patients will eventually need to undergo a second procedure to restore the results of the first surgery.
  4. No surgery is the same for every woman. Breast augmentation surgery is a highly personalized procedure  tailored to meet each patient’s particular needs. Incisions need be made to insert the breast implants. These incisions are usually made underneath the breast, around the nipple, or in the belly button. However, since no two breast augmentations are the same, incision sizes will also be different. A patient’s desired results will directly correlate with the size of the incision made. For example, incisions for saline breast implants will be smaller than for silicone implants.
  5. Complications during this surgery are rare. There are risks with every surgery, and breast augmentation surgery is no exception. Possible complications during surgery are swelling, pain, scarring, infection, or changes in nipple sensation.  Fortunately, such complications are rare.

Breast Augmentation in Calgary

If you are interested in having breast augmentation surgery, or want to learn more about any other procedures we offer, contact us today. We can be reached at (403) 245-1228. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Within this regularly updated feature of my website, I will provide visitors with practice news and specials, as well as information regarding the most recent technological advances and new treatments in plastic surgery.

I believe that patient education and open communication with your doctor are the keys to achieving healthy, aesthetically-pleasing results and patient satisfaction, which is why I strive to provide the highest quality of care for patients of all ages.  This is done by combining technical skill and broad experience with cutting-edge technology for impeccable medical and cosmetic results.

I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to visit my new blog.  Please check back often to learn about the latest news, updates and additions to the practice and within the field of plastic surgery, and feel free to post comments and/or suggestions on any posts that you find of interest.

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