Brief Procedure Descriptions
· Procedure: Enhances breast size using saline or silicone implants.
· Length: 1-2 hours
· Anesthesia: General
· In/Outpatient: Outpatient
· Side Effects: Temporary soreness, swelling, nipple sensitivity, bruising
· Risks: Implant leak, infection
· Recovery: Back to work in a few days; 3-4 weeks to resume physical activity or physical contact with breasts
· Duration: Variable; implants may require replacement.
Procedure: Reduces breast size and lifts sagging tissue. Often covered by insurance.
Length: 3-4 hours
Anesthesia: General
In/Outpatient: Home, day of surgery / Outpatient
Side Effects: Temporary soreness, swelling, bruising, numbness
Risks: Infection, asymmetry, scarring, skin/fat necrosis
Recovery: Back to work in 7-10 days, strenuous activity in 2-3 weeks
Duration: Permanent with stable weight; may re-enlarge with pregnancy or breastfeeding or weight gain.
Procedure: Lifts and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning tissue.
Length: 1-3 hours
Anesthesia: General
In/Outpatient: Outpatient
Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, discomfort, numbness
Risks: Scarring, skin loss, infection, nipple position issues
Recovery: Back to work in 1+ week; strenuous activity in 1 month
Duration: Variable; results may diminish with aging, pregnancy, or weight changes. Enhanced with implants.
Procedure: Recreates breasts after mastectomy using implants or native tissue.
Length: 2-4 hours
Anesthesia: General
In/Outpatient: Usually overnight stay
Side Effects: Temporary soreness, swelling, nipple sensitivity changes, or absent nipple (depends on Mastectomy), bruising
Risks: Implant issues (deflation, capsular contracture), infection, bleeding/fluid collection, potential for Breast Implant Illness (BII) or ALCL
Recovery: Back to work in 2-3 weeks; physical contact and vigorous activity in 3-6 weeks
Duration: Revisions may be needed; final results can last for years, but may change with weight gain/loss and aging