Breast Lift Maryland, Virginia & Washington DC

Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation - Silicone Gel Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Reduction
Breast Correction of Contracture or Malposition

By the time most patients come to my offices in Northern Virginia and Maryland, breast augmentation is an operation that they have been contemplating for years. When they leave after their 12-week follow-up appointment, I consistently hear "I wish I had done this years ago."

What I try to instill in my patients is the sense that I am seeking to help them accomplish their goals. Breast enhancement is not a “one size fits all” procedure. By engaging in comprehensive discussions with patients and conducting a thorough examination, I formulate a plan to enhance, restore, balance and give my patients a sense of being comfortable and whole.

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Now is the time…

Each year countless patients come in to my office with a specific timeframe in mind. They want to look great on their vacation, at the beach, or at an upcoming event. Although breast augmentation is a relatively straightforward procedure and generally takes less than an hour to perform, like much of cosmetic surgery, the ultimate results become apparent in three to six months.

Although patients are usually back at work in less than one week, breast implants after surgery still require time to heal. This is the body’s natural response to recent surgery. It takes three to six months for the implants to settle and relax and give the kind of natural look that patients seek. So, if you're thinking of breast augmentation surgery with a specific timeframe in mind, try to leave a window of at least six to twelve weeks.

Breast Augmentation

What is breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation surgery involves the technique by which a woman's breasts are made larger. This is performed by using an implant, usually filled with saline solution, to increase the size of the breast. The implant is placed under the chest muscle (pectoralis major muscle) or above the muscle via several common incisions. Breast augmentation is usually performed as an outpatient procedure under general or deep sedation anesthesia at our offices in Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Who benefits from breast augmentation?
- women who are bothered by the feeling that their breasts are too small
- weight loss has changed the size and shape of their breasts
- after having children, their breasts have become smaller and have lost their firmness
- dresses that fit well around the hips are often too large at the bustline
- one breast is noticeably smaller than the other
- they feel self-conscious wearing a swimsuit or form fitting top


Is it safe?
Each year, thousands of women undergo breast augmentation surgery. Currently the surgery is performed using saline filled implants. Silicone gel implants had been used, but are under study to answer questions raised about their safety. To date, multi-center randomized studies do NOT show any increase in health risks due to the use of silicone gel, but for now, such breast implants are only available in medical research studies.

Surgery always involves risks, such as bleeding, infection, or implant failure. Modern technique and carefully performed surgery minimizes risks but cannot guarantee a perfect result every time. For further information, please contact our office for a free consultation to further answer your questions about breast enhancement or breast augmentation in Maryland, Virginia and Washington. Dr. Tattelbaum’s offices are conveniently located for breast augmentation patients from Washington DC, Baltimore, Annapolis, McLean, Rockville, Herndon, and Reston. Now Offering Silicon Gel Breast Implants.

Breast Augmentation Examples

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Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

What is a breast lift?
Mastopexy, involves reconstructing the breast by removing excess skin and correcting droopiness (ptosis), with little or no change in total breast volume. This is most appropriate for women who are pleased with the size of their breasts but desire tightening and reshaping to achieve a more youthful appearance.

How is the surgery performed? What are the risks?
There are several techniques used. They depend on the surgeon's preference as well as certain patient factors that may affect which technique is best for them. The most common technique is demonstrated in the images here. Scars are usually well hidden from view by regular clothing. Occasionally, only a small amount of skin is removed for women with mild to moderate amount of droopiness (ptosis). In such cases, a limited incision only around the nipple is used to remove the excess skin.

Like all surgery, it is impossible to eliminate risks altogether. Bleeding, infection, asymmetry, nipple sensation loss, or skin loss are known complications. Using careful technique and expertise our doctors strive to minimize all risks.

What if my breasts are droopy and too small?
In women who have breast fed their children, this is a common problem. Their breasts undergo atrophy or "shrinkage" after breast feeding, but the skin around the breast doesn't retract to the same degree. In such cases, a breast augmentation can be combined with a mastopexy to correct both concerns. A consultation with Dr. Tattelbaum will help answer any further questions you have. Dr. Tattelbaum’s offices are conveniently located for breast implants & breast lifts in Maryland, Virginia and Washington patients from Washington DC, Baltimore, Annapolis, McLean, Rockville, Herndon, and Reston.

Breast Lift Examples

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Breast Reduction

Who is a candidate for breast reduction surgery?
Women with large, pendulous breasts who experience: back pain, shoulder pain, restriction of physical activity, skin irritation, or feelings of extreme self-consciousness.

How is the surgery performed? What are the risks?
There are several techniques used. They depend on the surgeon's preference as well as certain patient factors that may affect which technique is best for them. A consultation with one of our plastic surgeons will help answer any questions you may have. The most common technique is demonstrated in the images here. Scars are usually well hidden from view by regular clothing.

Like all surgery, it is impossible to eliminate risks altogether. Bleeding, infection, asymmetry, nipple sensation loss, or skin loss are known complications. Also, women wishing to breastfeed should delay surgery as this procedure may compromise a woman's ability to breastfeed. Using careful technique and expertise, our doctors strive to minimize all risks.

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Breast Correction of Contracture or Malposition

In some women, after breast augmentation surgery the scar tissue around the breast implant may tighten and cause the implant to shift position. If this occurs, the breast augmentation surgeon will need to either remove the implant and re-insert another or “score” the scar tissue, allowing the implant to move back into place.

Breast Correction Examples

 

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Dr. Adam Tattelbaum is known for his exceptional work in breast lifts & implants. Patients choose Dr. Tattelbaum because of his outstanding reputation and because of the impressive results he consistently achieves. Schedule an appointment to learn more about Virginia & Maryland plastic surgery procedures such as breast lift surgery.

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