Breast Augmentation

(Augmentation Mammaplasty)

Thanks to advancements in surgical procedures and implant development, more and more women today are choosing to have breast enhancement surgery to balance out their body and increase self confidence. If weight loss has drastically reduced the size and altered the shape of your breasts; if your breasts have become smaller and lost firmness after having children and breastfeeding; if one of your breasts is significantly smaller than the other; or if you simply feel self-conscious and wish for larger breasts, augmentation mammaplasty might be the right choice for you. This cosmetic procedure uses implants to enlarge and reshape the breasts.

Related procedures:

• Breast Implant Removal or Exchange
• Capsulotomy
• Capsulectomy

Breast Reconstruction

Tissue Expansion

Following a mastectomy, Dr. Gorman will insert a tissue expander beneath your skin and chest muscle. Over the course of several weeks he will inject a saline solution to gradually fill the expander. Once your breast tissue and skin has stretched enough, the expander will be removed in a second surgery and a permanent silicone implant will be inserted. In some cases the expander may be left in place as the final implant.

Flap Reconstruction

An alternative approach to tissue expansion reconstruction involves creation of a skin flap using tissue from other parts of the body, such as the back or abdomen.

Related procedures:

• Nipple Areola Reconstruction
• Nipple Tattooing (through APSI Skin Care Clinic)
• Inverted Nipple Reconstruction