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. Learn more> (https://www.riversongplasticsurgery.com/breast-augmentation)

• 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. Learn more> (https://www.riversongplasticsurgery.com/breast-reduction)

• 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. Learn more> (https://www.riversongplasticsurgery.com/breast-lift)

• 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 Learn more> (https://www.riversongplasticsurgery.com/breast-reconstruction)