Breast Enhancement
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is performed to return youthful shape and lift to breasts that have sagged as a result of weight loss, pregnancy, loss of the skin’s natural elasticity or simply the effects of aging and gravity. The procedure can also reduce areolar size (the dark skin surrounding the nipple), and it can be combined with breast augmentation for added volume and firmness. It is usually done under general anesthesia, and lasts from one to three hours.
Breast Reduction
Large breasts can cause pain, improper posture, rashes, breathing problems, skeletal deformities, and low self-esteem. Breast reduction surgery is usually done to provide relief from these symptoms. Performed under general anesthesia, the two- to four-hour procedure removes fat and glandular tissue and tightens skin to produce smaller, lighter breasts that are in a healthier proportion to the rest of the body. Breast reduction surgery is not recommended for women who intend to breast-feed, since many of the milk ducts leading to the nipples are removed.
Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)
Enlarged male breasts (gynecomastia) affects nearly 40-60% of men, often with no known cause. This condition can be highly embarrassing as well as physically uncomfortable. Men who feel self-conscious about enlarged breasts may seek breast reduction surgery. The procedure removes fat and/or glandular tissue from the breasts, and in some cases excess skin as well. The result is a flatter, firmer chest.
TUBA (Trans Umbilical Breast Augmentation)
Dr. Sudarsky performs the TUBA (Trans Umbilical Breast Augmentation) technique, which provides insertion of breast implants through the belly button. Advantages of TUBA include faster recovery, very little tissue trauma, less risk of injury to the sensory nerves of the nipple and breast, shorter operative time and a single scar away from the breast. As with all cosmetic surgeries, the technique and procedure of choice is recommended by the surgeon and discussed with the patient after a thorough physical examination.
