Procedures :
Breast Augmentation / Enhancement surgeon

Breast Augmentation
(Augmentation Mammaplasty)

Breast augmentation is a very popular procedure for women and among the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures. When performing breast augmentation surgery a saline filled implant is inserted under the crease in the breast, around the nipple or through the armpit.  Incisions are made to keep scars as inconspicuous as possible. Dr. DiBello prefers placing implants beneath the chest wall muscle.  After surgery, breasts will appear "fuller" and more shapely in contour.  Incision scars from breast enhancement / enlargement surgery will typically fade over time.

Saline implants have been extensively studied and there is a great deal of scientific evidence supporting their long-term safety. During the consultation with our breast augmentation surgeon Dr. DiBello you will be provided with a significant amount of literature for your review and you will be counseled extensively regarding the known risks associated with implants.

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Breast Lift
(Mastopexy)

Over time, the effects of gravity along with the loss of the skin's natural elasticity begins to have an effect on the appearance of a woman's breasts.  These factors, combined with pregnancies and nursing will often cause the breasts to lose their youthful shape and firmness.
A breastlift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts.  The procedure can also reduce the size of the areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipple).  Breast implants inserted in conjunction with a mastopexy procedure can increase both firmness and size.

The mastopexy procedure improves the appearance of the outside of your breasts in several ways. The breast tissue is elevated, removing the excess skin from the lower portion of the breast, reshaping and tightening the remaining breast skin. At the same time, it repositions the nipple and the areola (the pigmented skin surrounding your nipple) to the esthetically desired higher position. The procedure can also reduce the size of the areola if a significant amount of stretching over time has occurred. While the mastopexy procedure will result in some increase in upper breast fullness, significant enhancement or improvement in fullness can be achieved by placing a saline implant at the time of the mastopexy procedure. The saline implant augmentation is most commonly performed at the same time as the mastopexy procedure, but can be done any time after the mastopexy procedure as a separate surgery.

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Breast Reduction
(Reduction Mammaplasty)

Large, pendulous breasts may cause a woman to potentially experience various medical problems caused by the excessive weight of the breast tissue.  Problems with posture, skeletal deformities, back and neck pain, skin irritations and breathing problems are common with this condition.  Bra straps often leave indentations in the shoulder area. Because of the symptoms associated with very large breasts, the breast reduction procedure is generally considered a reconstructive plastic surgery procedure, and therefore covered by most insurance plans. Many women, especially teenage girls, are very self-conscious if they have unusually large breasts.
Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) removes fat, glandular tissue, and excessive skin, resulting in smaller, lighter and firmer breasts that are better-shaped in proportion to the rest of the body.

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Breast Reconstruction

Reconstruction of the breast after a mastectomy due to cancer or other disease is quite possible with today's surgical procedures.  The procedure is often covered by many healthcare providers after breast cancer surgery.  Legislation has been passed by Congress to enact mandatory coverage. 

Using the newest medical techniques, Dr. DiBello is often able to create a breast that is similar in form and appearance to that of the natural breast.  A consultation will provide you with information on the many available options for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.

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