Washington DC Breast Augmentation Procedures
At the National Center for Plastic Surgery in McLean, VA, we understand that a decision to have breast surgery is a deeply personal one. Our Washington DC area breast surgery and breast augmentation center offers the most advanced procedures in breast augmentation/ breast implants, breast lift and breast reduction. We will take the time to explain all your options to you so that you can make an educated decision.
Our services include:
Breast augmentation
Breast augmentation accentuates the size and enhances the shape of a woman's breasts, and is ideal for women who would like a fuller profile, whose breasts have lost volume following pregnancy or nursing, or who have undergone breast reconstruction surgery and would like to regain a more natural look.
At our Washington DC area breast augmentation center, this surgery is performed by inserting a breast implant into the breast by way of a small incision. Most breast augmentation procedures are performed at our Washington, DC area clinic on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. The breast implants we use for breast augmentation procedures typically contain a saline solution (similar to saltwater) or a silicone gel, and can increase a woman’s breast size by one or more bra cup sizes. Most surgeries take one to three hours to complete.
Following breast augmentation surgery, patients are instructed to rest and refrain from strenuous activity in order to speed healing. We apply bandages after surgery to aid in the recovery process and keep breast movement to a minimum. Once the bandages are removed, patients wear a specialized surgical bra for several weeks. Minor pain, which can be managed with medication, is sometimes reported, but complications following breast augmentation are generally rare.
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a procedure to raise and reshape breasts that have lost their natural youthful shape. At our Washington DC area breast augmentation center, we often perform breast lifts in conjunction with breast augmentation surgery.
Breast lifts are typically performed in one and a half to three hours. Techniques vary depending on the individual patient, but most often an incision is made along the underside of the breast. Excess skin is removed, and the nipple and areola are moved into a higher position. The skin around the areola is brought together to reshape the breast. In some cases, particularly with women who have relatively small breasts and minimal sagging, modified procedures requiring less extensive incisions may be effective. At our Washington DC area breast augmentation center, we are aware of the most current, minimally-invasive surgical techniques and will identify the best approach to help you achieve the results you want.
The recovery process for breast lift is similar to the recovery from breast augmentation surgery.
Breast Reduction
Breast reduction reshapes the breasts to make them smaller, lighter, and firmer by removing excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin. Large breasts can cause physical pain, including chronic back pain and discomfort during exercise, and can have a negative impact on a woman’s self esteem. Our breast reduction patients often report that they are not only more comfortable and feel healthier following surgery, but that they feel more self confident as well.
As with breast lift and breast augmentation surgery, we offer several techniques for breast reduction surgery at our Washington DC area breast augmentation center, and we will take the time to review all the best options with you. In some cases, liposuction alone can be used to reduce breast size.
The recovery process for breast reduction surgery is similar to the recovery process for breast augmentation and breast lift surgery.
