Breast lift, Breast Augmentation and Breast Reduction

Breast Lift

Breast lift surgery, also called mastopexy, removes excess skin to raise, reshape and firm your breasts. The nipples and areolas (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipples) are repositioned, and the areolas may sometimes be reduced in size. If desired, implants may be inserted in conjunction with a breast lift to increase breast volume.

If you are considering a breast lift, Mr Keith Mutimer wants you to be thoroughly informed about the procedure. Reading the information presented here is the first step. A personal consultation with Mr Mutimer is the best way to obtain the additional information you will need.

Considering a breast lift

Loss of skin elasticity, gravity and other factors such as weight loss, pregnancy and breast-feeding ultimately affect the shape and firmness of your breasts. Patients who are generally satisfied with the size of their breasts can have a breast lift to raise and firm them, resulting in a more youthful breast contour. Some patients may be unhappy that they have lost a significant amount of breast volume over time. In such cases, implants inserted in conjunction with a breast lift can increase breast size at the same time as the shape and position of the breasts are enhanced.

Am I a good candidate for a breast lift?

You may be a good candidate for breast lift surgery if you have one or more of the following conditions:

breasts that are pendulous, but of satisfactory size
breasts that lack substance or firmness nipples and areolas that point downward, especially if they are positioned below the breast crease.

Sometimes these conditions may be inherited traits. In certain cases, the breasts may have developed differently so that one breast is firm and well positioned while the other is not. There may be differences in the size of your breasts as well as their shape. Breasts that are large and heavy can be lifted, but the results may not be as long-lasting as when the procedure is done on smaller breasts.

A breast lift can be performed at any age, but Mr Mutimer usually recommends waiting until breast development has stopped. Pregnancy and breast-feeding may have significant and unpredictable effects on the size and shape of your breasts. Nevertheless, many women decide to under-go breast lift surgery before having children and feel that they can address any subsequent changes later. Since the milk ducts and nipples are left intact, breast lift surgery usually will not affect your ability to breast-feed; however, you should discuss this with Mr Keith Mutimer on the day of your consultation.

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Breast Reduction

Breast reduction, also called reduction mammaplasty, is designed to relieve the physical discomfort often associated with very large breasts and enhance the overall appearance of your breasts. The procedure removes excess breast tissue and skin, making your breasts smaller and firmer. The areola (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple) may be reduced and repositioned.

If you are considering breast reduction, Mr Keith Mutimer would like you to be thoroughly informed about the procedure. Reading this information is the first step. A personal consultation with Mr Mutimer is the best way to obtain the additional information you will need.

Considering a breast reduction

Patients who undergo breast reduction surgery frequently are seeking relief from physical symptoms caused by the excessive weight of large breasts. Breast reduction usually can solve these problems as well as improve the size and shape of your breasts. Following breast reduction, your breasts will be more proportional to the rest of your body, and clothes will fit better.

Am I a good candidate for breast reduction?

You may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery if you have one or more of the following conditions:

breasts that are too large in proportion to your body frame
heavy, pendulous breasts with nipples and areolas that point downward
one breast that is much larger than the other
back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts
skin irritation beneath your breasts
indentations in your shoulders from tight bra straps
restriction of physical activity due to the size and weight of your breasts
dissatisfaction or self-consciousness about the largeness of your breasts

Breast reduction can be performed at any age, but Mr Mutimer usually recommends waiting until breast development has stopped. Childbirth and breast-feeding may have significant and unpredictable effects on the size and shape of your breasts. Nevertheless, many women decide to undergo breast reduction before having children and feel that they can address any subsequent changes later. If you plan to breast-feed in the future, you should discuss this with Mr Mutimer.

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Breast Enlargement

Breast enlargement, also called enlargement mammaplasty, involves surgical placement of an implant behind each breast to increase its volume and enhance its shape. Following breast enlargement, it may be easier to find clothing that fits you well, and you may feel more confident about your appearance. If you are considering breast enlargement, we want you to be thoroughly informed about the procedure.

Reading this information is the first step. A personal consultation with Mr Keith Mutimer is the best way to obtain the additional information you will need.

Considering a breast enlargement

Many women choose to have their breasts enlarged in order to satisfy their own desire for a fuller bustline. Your breasts may not have developed to a size that meets your expectations, or one breast may he significantly smaller than the other. You may have been happy with your breasts in the past but feel that they look different now. Often, after weight loss, childbirth or as a result of aging, the breasts lose volume and their shape changes. Breast enlargement can enhance your breast size and shape, and give you the more proportional figure that you always wanted.

Am I a good candidate for breast enlargement?

One or more of the following feelings or conditions may indicate that you are a good candidate for breast enlargement:

you are bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too small
clothes that fit well around your hips are often too large at the bustline
you feel self-conscious wearing a swimsuit or form-fitting top
your breasts have become smaller and lost their firmness after having children
weight loss has changed the size and shape of your breasts
one of your breasts is noticeably smaller than the other

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