Breast plastic surgery

Breast aesthetic surgery is among the most common procedures in plastic surgery, addressing congenital or acquired imperfections of the breast.

Conditions such as breast asymmetry, tuberous breasts, breast agenesis, and inverted nipples are prevalent and can cause significant psychological distress. Inverted nipples, for instance, can complicate breastfeeding for many women.

Certain accidents or cancer treatments may necessitate the removal of one or both breasts, profoundly impacting patients’ self-image and sense of femininity.

Breast reconstructive surgery encompasses various plastic surgery interventions aimed at correcting breast deformities or achieving complete breast reconstruction.

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Different types of breast plastic surgery

Explore various plastic and reconstructive breast surgeries.

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Different types of breast malformations

1 – Different breast malformations

Breast malformations are typically congenital and can significantly affect a woman’s self-esteem. These conditions, varying in severity, include:

Breast asymmetry: When breasts differ in shape or size, potentially due to uneven placement on the chest (one breast may sit lower than the other).
Inverted nipples: Nipples turned inward rather than outward, which can complicate, cause pain, or prevent breastfeeding.
Tuberous breasts: Breasts shaped like tubes, a condition often causing distress in young girls, though its cause is uncertain.
Tuberous breasts: Breasts shaped like tubes, a condition often causing distress in young girls, though its cause is uncertain.

2 – Managing breast malformations

Breast malformations can cause significant emotional distress. Fortunately, breast reconstruction offers aesthetically pleasing and natural-looking results for all the conditions mentioned above. Consulting a specialist in breast plastic surgery is highly recommended.

Indications for breast plastic surgery

There is no legal age limit for correcting breast malformations, but it’s essential to ensure puberty has completed and breast development has ceased. Typically, surgery is considered around the age of majority. For severe malformations or very flat chests, surgery may be considered around 16 or 17 years old. As with any minor undergoing surgery, parental consent is required.

Breastfeeding and breast surgery

Other uses of mammoplasty

Breast reconstruction may be considered after breast removal due to cancer or accidents. Breast removal can be traumatic and have a lasting impact on patients’ lives. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy helps women regain self-esteem and well-being after cancer.

This procedure is typically covered by health insurance. There are various types of breast reconstruction, including implant-based and flap-based reconstruction. The surgeon will recommend the most suitable option for the patient.