Category: Breast Surgery

The American Cancer Society estimates that about 311,000 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year. Of those diagnosed, roughly 65% will require surgical interventions including breast removal by mastectomy (single or double) or breast-conserving surgery (BCS) like a lumpectomy or partial mastectomy. In many women, the surgical trauma is compounded by the breast disfigurement’s effect on their body image and self-esteem.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ latest procedural statistics report, breast augmentation with implants “remains one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures.” Of the nearly 300,000 breast augmentations performed by Society members in 2022, the data suggests that around 37,000 of them were breast implant revisions.

Thousands of women undergo cosmetic breast lift surgery every year to restore the youthful appearance and firmness of breasts that are sagging due to aging, weight fluctuations, pregnancy and breastfeeding, or genetic disposition. While the successful outcome of every breast lift—also known as “mastopexy”—is mainly dependent upon the skills of your chosen plastic surgeon, your pre-op preparation and aftercare go a long way in helping optimize results.

If you plan to augment your breasts with implants, you will need to make some important decisions. Picking a competent plastic surgeon is one of the most significant decisions you will need to make. If you live in southwest Florida, the board certified and board eligible plastic surgeons of Naples Plastic Surgery have considerable expertise in breast implant surgery. This decision should be made in consultation with your chosen surgeon and the breast augmentation surgeons—Drs. Paul Gardner,...