BREAST AUGMENTATION (Mammaplasty)
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Women who have small breasts or whose breasts became smaller after pregnancy may be candidates for breast enlargement through a surgical procedure called breast augmentation. Breast augmentation has been performed safely for more than 30 years. Currently we are using saline filled implants for virtually all breast augmentation patients. During your initial consultation we will gladly discuss options available to you. You may view before-and-after photos of breast augmentation here at our web site, as well as during consultation.
The size and shape of the natural breast determines the best placement. At your initial consultation, we discuss placement recommendations with you. Before breast augmentation, we require you to have a mammogram. Breast augmentation also may be combined with mastopexy to restore breast shape.
After surgery, a soft compressive dressing will be placed around your chest before you awaken from the anesthesia. One or two days later when this dressing is removed. You should avoid impact exercises and athletics for this time period.
A few patients may develop a breast "capsular contracture" which can cause unnatural firmness or alter the shape or position of the breast implant. This is not common but can usually be corrected.
Weight gain or loss, pregnancy and aging can cause changes in the tone and appearance of the skin and muscles of the body, just as they do in the face and neck. A variety of surgical procedures have been developed to improve the body contour.
A great source of additional information and true stories from actual breast augmentation patients is on www.implantinfo.com.
Click here for more before-and-after Breast Augmentation photos.
Verne Weisberg, MD, FACS
John Cederna, MD, FACS
Plastic Surgery Center
195 Fore River Parkway, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-1933
(800) 688-9133
