Breast

Breast Augmentation

One of the most popular cosmetic surgeries, breast augmentation with implants can enhance your curves or restore your breast shape after pregnancy or weight loss. During your consultation, Dr. Lucie Capek will explain the various implant options and help you choose the right type, size and shape that is best for your body and goals. You will be an informed participant in the planning process, so you can ultimately enjoy your outstanding cosmetic results.

Natural Breast Augmentation

Dr. Capek can perform natural breast augmentation using your body’s own tissues, or she may combine this treatment with implant placement. To perform natural breast augmentation, she will use a gentle form of liposuction to remove stubborn fat cells from other areas of your body. She will concentrate the fat cells and inject them into your breasts. The treatment can yield subtle, natural-looking results of about one cup-size enhancement or make a breast implant augmentation look more natural. This is the ultimate ‘green’ procedure – using unwanted fat from one area of your body to enhance another!

Breast Implant Removal (Explant)

Breast implants are not meant to last a lifetime and you may choose to have these removed, replaced or adjusted for various reasons. These may include a desire for a size change, implant rupture or malposition, capsular contracture or an unfavorable change in shape and size with menopause or childbearing. Dr. Capek will discuss a treatment plan with you to keep you looking your best. Options may include implant removal and a breast lift, replacing your implants with a different type or size,  or replacement with your own fat (natural breast augmentation), which works well in this situation. There are now more options than ever to give you an excellent cosmetic result after explant surgery.

Breast Lift

Age, weight loss, and pregnancy are factors that may cause your breasts to droop. Dr. Capek will recommend a breast lift to reposition your breasts higher on your chest, tighten skin and lift the nipple-areolae. You may have a lack of volume in your breasts, especially in the upper half, which may looked deflated. In this case breast implants, or autologous fat transfer from another part of your body can be used to restore volume for a better shape. Each person is unique and Dr. Capek will give you options and recommendations based on your specific needs to achieve an optimal cosmetic result.

Breast Reduction

Unusually large breasts can make you feel very self-conscious and they can also take a toll on your health and quality of life. You may suffer back, neck and shoulder pain, chafing, and discomfort during strenuous activities and it may be difficult to find bras and clothing that fit well. Breast reduction surgery is life-changing for many women. Dr. Capek will remove extra tissue and fat from your breasts while lifting them and resizing your areolae for a better proportioned and natural look. Scars generally fade well over time. In some cases, a scarless liposuction-only breast reduction can be an option.

Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)

Breast development in boys and men is quite common. It frequently occurs during puberty and may disappear by early adulthood, but some men continue to have noticeable gynecomastia that does not resolve on its own. Although medical conditions can be responsible, in most men there is no underlying cause for concern. Gynecomastia can make you feel self-conscious and you may find yourself dressing differently or not wanting to take your shirt off in public. Dr. Capek can correct gynecomastia with a combination of liposuction and breast gland excision with minimal scarring in most cases, and a dramatic improvement in your chest contour. Time off work is usually less than a week.

Mommy Makeover

After having children, you may find that you simply cannot regain your pre-baby figure. Although you are at a healthy weight and you exercise regularly, you still have sagging skin around your stomach, and your breasts have lost their youthful fullness. Does this sound familiar? If so, a Mommy Makeover (or in some cases, a Menopausal Makeover) may be the solution. Two or more procedures can be combined to help achieve your goals and restore your pre-pregnancy body. Options include tummy tucks, breast lifts, breast augmentation, breast reduction, liposuction, labial reduction and more.

These changes may also occur with major weight loss or aging. Many of our patients desiring an MMO are in their 50’s and 60’s. If you are healthy enough to have surgery, Dr. Capek can help you restore your figure.