Breast

Dr. Steven Sigalove specializes in sub-fascial breast augmentation with internal resorbable scaffolding reinforcement, a technique that requires less downtime, allows women to return to their workout routines more quickly, and provides beautiful aesthetic results. Learn about this interesting option and discover if it might be right for you.

One of the most common plastic surgery procedures our plastic surgeons perform, breast augmentation involves placement of a breast implant to increase breast volume. There are many choices involved in this surgery including the type of implant, the location of the implant (above or below the chest muscle), and the location of the incision. Your surgeon has a lengthy discussion with each patient regarding all of these issues, and factor in each patient’s goals and unique body dimensions to obtain the best result possible.

Women getting breast lift or corrective breast surgery may combine their procedures with fat grafting. Our surgeons use this innovative technique to provide soft, natural fullness in the upper part of the breasts or wherever volume is needed as an alternative to implants, as well as to camouflage any visible edges of implants for patients getting revision surgery.

Breast implant options vary based on your anatomy, goals, and desired result. Our surgeons help you choose between saline and silicone implants, as well as different implant profiles, sizes, and shapes. We also offer Motiva implants and can discuss fat transfer as an alternative to implants.

Breast reduction not only reduces back pain, neck pain and shoulder grooving from bras, but it also helps to lift and redesign the breast into a more pleasing shape and proportionate size. There are many possible techniques that our surgeons use based on the goals of surgery, the size of a patient’s breasts, and the patient’s preferences.

To elevate and reshape your breasts after they have sagged from aging or pregnancy, our doctors perform breast lift surgery (mastopexy). They also perform this surgery in young women with naturally droopy breasts. On occasion, if there is not enough preexisting breast tissue, they recommend adding a breast implant to improve overall breast volume and “perkiness.”

Surgery of the nipples and areolas includes repair of inverted (inward pointing) nipples, reduction of excessively long or bulky nipples, correction of asymmetric areolas, and reduction of excessively large and/or “puffy” areolas. Our plastic surgeons frequently perform nipple and areola surgery alone; however they can also combine this procedure with other types of breast surgery. This surgery is appropriate for both male and female patients.

Male breast development (gynecomastia) can occur due to hormones and certain medications, but most often the cause is unknown. Regardless of its origin, male breast development can be extremely embarrassing. Our plastic surgeons correct this problem with power assisted liposuction and, if necessary, with direct surgical removal of the abnormal breast tissue.