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Breast surgery or mammoplasty is used to change the shape, size and restore the appearance of
the breasts. This could be a same day procedure.
Depending on the desired results, surgeons can enhance the breast’s appearance by changing its
size and contour. The most common procedures performed on the breast are: augmentation,
reduction, and reconstruction. All are done under general anesthesia and can be combine with
breast lift surgery to achieve more dramatic results.
Augmentation.
Surgeons make small incisions around the breasts, under the arm, or around the nipple, to place a silicone gel or saline solution implant.
Surgeons make small incisions around the breasts, under the arm, or around the nipple, to place a silicone gel or saline solution implant.
Reduction.
Also known as reduction mammoplasty, the surgeon will remove fat and skin from the breasts in order to give them a smaller shape.
Also known as reduction mammoplasty, the surgeon will remove fat and skin from the breasts in order to give them a smaller shape.
Reconstruction.
This surgery restores the shape, appearance, and size of one or both breasts. Is usually done to patients that had a mastectomy. Depending on the patient, breast reconstruction can be done using silicone implants or their own body tissues to create the breast shape. In some cases, both techniques can be used.
This surgery restores the shape, appearance, and size of one or both breasts. Is usually done to patients that had a mastectomy. Depending on the patient, breast reconstruction can be done using silicone implants or their own body tissues to create the breast shape. In some cases, both techniques can be used.
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Benefits
Improves breast shape
Improves self-confidence
Evens out asymmetrical breasts
A reduction can help with back problems
Improves self-confidence
Evens out asymmetrical breasts
A reduction can help with back problems
Breast surgery
Procedure:
2 - 3 hrs.
Hospital stay: 1 - 2 hrs.
Cleared to fly: 11 - 12 days
Hospital stay: 1 - 2 hrs.
Cleared to fly: 11 - 12 days
After surgery
Out of town patients’ follow-ups are scheduled with the plastic surgeon after 5 - 7 days of breast surgery. Patients
are clear for flying after 11 - 12 days from breast surgery.
Note: Follow-ups can be arranged as face-to-face or virtually. If needed, you can go to your primary care physician to remove sutures or get medication adjustments.
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Locations
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Cancún, Q. Roo.
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Breast surgery frequent questions
Get answers to our most frequently asked questions and what to expect after the surgery.
Am I a candidate for breast surgery?
Candidates for surgery usually have them for cosmetic purposes, like improving the shape of their breasts. Some patients choose surgery to reverse the signs of aging. We recommend you to refer to one of our top specialists for an evaluation to determine if you are a candidate for surgery.
Which kind of procedure will I get?
Your doctor will converse with you to select which of the procedures will provide the results you are looking for. Some doctors may recommend a breast lift in addition to a reduction or implant surgery in order to create better results.
Is this procedure painful?
During the procedure, you won’t feel any pain. After surgery, you could experience some mild discomfort and swelling. Your specialists will prescribe you with pain medication if needed.
How long will recovery take?
Recovery depends on the kind of procedure you had. Generally, a breast reduction could take a longer recovery times as it involves the removal of tissue from the breast, however both techniques usually need 6 weeks of recovery.
For how long will the results last?
For implants and breast reduction results are generally permanent, however as you age your skin will start to lose elasticity and cause the breast to start sagging again.
Disclaimer: This information does not reflect the medical advice from our clinics. All cases are different and this treatment may not suit you. Always refer to a medical professional with the certification and experience. All of our physicians are fully qualified to perform these procedures. For more information and diagnosis contact one of our top specialized clinics.
In all medical procedures, there are chances of complications, the specialist will provide you detailed information about the risks of the procedure, talk to the specialist directly.
In all medical procedures, there are chances of complications, the specialist will provide you detailed information about the risks of the procedure, talk to the specialist directly.
