BEFORE and AFTER PHOTOS

Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift

Breast augmentation is the most common breast procedure, and is accomplished through the use of breast implants. There are two choices for implants: saline implant and a silicone gel implant, both of which are approved by the FDA. Examples of both types of implant are shown here.

Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a procedure to raise and reshape the breast, commonly done after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss.

It is not uncommon for both procedures to be performed together.

1. Breast augmentation and correction of minor breast asymmetry

Twenty-four year-old woman who sought augmentation and correction of breast asymmetry.

2. Transaxillary breast augmentation

A 33 year-old woman, who had had two children, underwent augmentation by transaxillary method. The transaxillary method has the advantage of leaving the scar hidden in the armpit.

3. Augmentation

Breast augmentation in a 24 year-old woman.

4. Breast augmentation

In this example, a 32 year-old woman with two children lost breast volume due to frequent exercise, and sought an augmentation to replace lost volume.

5. Breast augmentation

Augmentation to restore breast volume lost during child bearing. Her specific concern was to maintain a natural look.

6. Breast augmentation

Augmentation in a patient who had undergone a previous mastopexy (breast lift), but later lost breast volume by working out.

7. Breast augmentation and correction of asymmetry

Forty year-old with marked asymmetry. Augmented both breasts and lifted left breast (mastopexy).

8. Correction of augmentation performed earlier by another surgeon

Thirty year-old woman had a breast augmentation performed one year previously and was dissatisfied with the result. Corrective surgery improved appearance and orientation.

9. Breast augmentation

Full augmentation in 28 year-old woman. Patient felt that large hips "overwhelmed" the rest of her body and that augmentation would balance her body proportions.

10. Breast augmentation

Full augmentation in 35 year-old fitness enthusiast wanted fuller breasts.

11. Breast augmentation

12. Breast augmentation

Fifty year-old woman wanted a fuller, natural look.

13. Breast augmentation

Thirty-six year-old woman compained of "drooping" breasts. Patient was concerned about possible scars associated with a lift, and so elected for a full "D" augmentation to lift nipples.

14. Breast augmentation

Twenty-two year-old woman compained of loss of volume following pregnancy. Wanted a full "D" size breast.