Plastic Surgery

Breast Surgery

Many women seek out enhancement of their breasts in order to achieve a more balanced and feminine figure. Breast augmentation surgery makes breasts larger by placing a saline or silicone breast implant both of which are safe and FDA approved. For women with who have loose skin over the breasts a breast lift might also be needed in addition to the breast augmentation. When you come for a consultation with Dr. Kpodzo she will discuss your unique situation and recommend the best type of implant, placement of the implant (under the muscle or under the breast tissue) and type of incision.

As a part of your initial breast augmentation you will also “try on” implants. This involves placing different sizes of implants into your bra and looking in the mirror, this will help you and Dr. Kpodzo to decide on an implant size together. We encourage you to bring a sports bra or non-padded bra along with you on your consultation as well as a fitted shirt or blouse so that you can better see your new shape.

Breast Augmentation Surgery: What to Expect

• Surgical Setting – preformed on an outpatient basis meaning you go home on the same day
• Anesthesia – General anesthetic
• About the Surgery - surgery typically takes around 2 hours

Implant Placement

• Above the muscle - appropriate for women with a moderate amount of breast tissue, usually makes for an easier recovery after surgery
• Under the muscle - appropriate for women with little natural breast tissue, increased discomfort after surgery due to the muscle work

Surgical Incisions

• Under the breast - a small incision is hidden in the crease of the breast
• Around the nipple areola - an incision is hidden in the transition between the dark skin around the nipple and areola and the lighter surrounding skin
• In the armpit (axilla) - an incision is made in the armpit, only used for saline implants

After Surgery
Surgery typically takes 2-3 hours, most patients take one week off from work. Light exercise is possible at 3 weeks. There will be some swelling and bruising which will temporarily affect the shape of the breast. The implants tend to “settle” over time and the final result can be seen at 3-6 months after surgery.

Breast Lift
The breasts change over time, weight loss, weight gain, breast feeding and just plain old gravity can take a toll over the years. Breast lift surgery improves the appearance of breasts by lifting up, tightening, reshaping and rejuvenating the breasts. The breast lift can also reduce the size of large or stretched out areola (dark skin around the nipple). Some women need a breast implant in addition to the breast lift in order to give them the best shape. Dr. Kpodzo tailors her surgical technique to deliver the perky youthful appearing breast that you are looking for.

Breast Lift Surgery: What to Expect

• Surgical Setting - preformed on an outpatient basis meaning you go home on the same day
• Anesthesia - General anesthetic

About the Surgery
The surgery typically takes about 2 – 4 hours. Minor breast lifts with or without breast augmentation usually involve incisions around the nipple only. When a more significant lift is needed additional incisions are added on the lower part of the breast producing a lollipop or anchor shaped scar.

After Surgery
Most patients take one week off from work. Light exercise is possible at 3 weeks. There will be some swelling and bruising which will temporarily affect the shape of the breast. The final result can be seen at 3-6 months after surgery.

Breast Reduction
Coping with large heavy breasts can be physically and psychologically challenging for women of all ages. This surgery provides both functional and cosmetic improvement; it is the surgery with the highest satisfaction rate in plastic surgery. Dr. Kpodzo removes excess breast tissue and skin in this surgery thereby improving the neck, back and shoulder pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps and rashes which women experience. It also improves limitations in clothing choices and restriction of physical activities while creating more youthful, perky, and proportional breasts.

Breast Reduction Surgery: What to Expect

• Surgical Setting - preformed on an outpatient basis meaning you go home on the same day
• Anesthesia - General anesthetic
• About the Surgery - the surgery typically takes about 2 – 4 hours. Excess breast tissue and skin are removed and the nipple and areola are moved to a higher position and remaining breast tissue is reshaped.

Surgical Incisions

• Lollipop - for a moderate reduction incisions are made around the nipple and in a vertical line down to the crease of the breast
• Anchor - for larger reductions incisions are made around the nipple, in a vertical line down to the crease of the breast and then horizontally in the crease of the breast

After Surgery
Most patients feel well within a few days but most take at least one week off from work. Light exercise is possible at 3 weeks. There will be some swelling and bruising which will temporarily affect the shape of the breast. The final result can be seen at 3-6 months after surgery.