Although the term “breast surgery” is typically associated with augmentation, our plastic surgeon can perform several different procedures to address your specific cosmetic concerns. Whether you would like to add volume, decrease sagging, or reduce asymmetry, Dr. Eberlin can help. At Golden Hills Plastic Surgery, we can create a personalized treatment plan to achieve your cosmetic goals with breast surgery in Walnut Creek.
Some women in Walnut Creek choose to undergo cosmetic breast surgery to correct asymmetrical breasts. Some women are born with asymmetrical breasts or breasts that are different sizes; asymmetry can also develop after significant weight loss, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Pregnancy can also impact breast tissue, particularly after having multiple children. After considerable weight loss, you may find your breasts have lost volume, and the extra weight has put a strain on the connective tissue and ligaments, which causes them to sag.
Some women choose breast reduction surgery when they feel their breasts are uncomfortably large.
Dr. Eberlin can help you select a type of breast surgery based on your aesthetic goals. In some cases, we may recommend multiple procedures to be performed separately or simultaneously.
Before breast augmentation surgery, you and your plastic surgeon will discuss which type, size, and shape of implants will help meet your aesthetic goals. The procedure typically takes about an hour and a half to two hours under general anesthesia. You can return home the same day.
With this procedure, also called “mastopexy,” your surgeon removes excess skin from your breast and repositions the tissue higher on your chest.
Breast reconstruction in Walnut Creek is surgery to make the breast look and feel as natural as possible after all or part of it has been removed. Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy consists of either breast implants or flap surgery. Flap surgery is the movement of your own tissue on your body to reconstruct the breast
A breast augmentation procedure can be completed with an implant or an autologous fat transfer. This creates a more natural feeling to your breast tissue but may limit how much volume can be added to your chest.
Breast reduction may be used to reduce the size of both breasts to suit your frame or to improve the shape and symmetry when one breast is larger than the other.
This simple procedure can change the size and shape of your nipples and may be used alongside other cosmetic breast surgeries to achieve your ideal results.
While it is unusual for our patients to require revisions after breast surgery, we do offer surgery to help correct any issues with existing implants, scar tissue, or symmetry.
Your recovery is based on several factors, including your selected surgery and your overall health. Most women find their incisions heal within six to eight weeks, but it can take several months for you to feel “normal” again.
You will be sent home from surgery with a supportive bra that you should use while the area heals. Your surgeon may also restrict what you can lift after surgery. Most women can resume their normal routine in the first three weeks after surgery and can start adding more rigorous physical activity after four to six weeks.
You should wait for your Walnut Creek plastic surgeon’s approval to increase your activity level after breast surgery. Follow all post-surgical recommendations to reduce your risk of complications.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Eberlin can learn about your cosmetic concerns, answer your questions, and offer our best recommendations about procedures to meet your aesthetic goals. Call Golden Hills Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation for breast surgery in Walnut Creek.
