Understanding Breast Augmentation, Lift, and Reduction

UNDERSTANDING BREAST AUGMENTATION, LIFT, AND REDUCTION BREAST AUGMENTATION PROCEDURE Implant placed in one or both breasts to increase size and volume Enhances breast symmetry, size, and shape BENEFITS Restores volume lost due to pregnancy or weight loss Increases bust size for women with naturally small breasts RESULTS 286,274 Long-lasting enhancement in the U.S. in 2012 Can be maintained with a breast lift procedure, if necessary BREAST LIFT PROCEDURE Lifts sagging breasts and improves their contours Tightens tissues and removes excess skin BENEFITS Reverses effects of gravity, pregnancy, and breastfeeding to restore a youthful silhouette May reduce areola size RESULTS 89,067 Can be maintained through healthy diet and exercise in the U.S. in 2012 Consider combining breast lift with breast augmentation BREAST REDUCTION PROCEDURE Removes excess tissue and skin from the bust to reduce the size breasts Improves shape and proportion of breasts BENEFITS Eases discomfort associated with having large breasts Helps address posture problems, chronic back and shoulder pain, skin rashes, and bra strap pain caused by large breasts 110,438 RESULTS in the U.S. in 2012 Permanent reduction in breast size Breasts may change size or shape due to weight gain, weight loss, or pregnancy Oasis PROVIDED BY: PLASTIC SURGERY Www.OASISPLASTICSURGERYSCOTTSDALE.COM Sources: www.plasticsurgery.org/news-and-resources/press-release-archives/2013/14-millioncosme tic-plastic-surgery-procedures-performed-in-2012.html www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/breast-augmentation.html www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/breast-lift html www.plasticsurgery.org/reconstructive-procedures/breast-reduction html www.plasticsurgery.org/Documents/news-resources/statistics/2012-Plastic-SurgeryStatistic s/full-plastic-surgery-statistics-report pdf