Problem.
Small breasts, slight breast sagging, or asymmetrical breasts.
Who is a candidate?
- Any woman who wants larger, more shapely breasts.
- Women seeking to balance the size of their breasts.
Procedure description.
The breast enlargement procedure (augmentation mammaplasty) requires a small incision in one of three locations: under the breast, around the areola, or under the arm. A saline implant is inserted under the breast tissue or chest wall muscle. The surgery is done on an outpatient basis at CHRISTUS ST. JOHN HOSPITAL under general anesthesia.
Recuperation and healing.
A bulky dressing is fitted around the patient upon leaving the operating room and is removed the following day in Dr. Casso's office. Once the bandage is removed, daily showering is allowed and a sports bra may be worn. Initial discomfort is controlled with oral medication and muscle relaxers. The sutures are trimmed seven to 10 days after surgery. Light activity is fine and aerobic activity can be started in about three to five weeks. Upper extremity exercise may be resumed gradually beginning six weeks after the procedure.
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Additional information. For additional information regarding this procedure, including fees, please complete and submit our Request Form. Refer to Financial for information about payment options. |
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Complementary procedures. A breast lift may enhance the results of an augmentation if the breasts are saggy in addition to being small. The procedures are usually performed simultaneously. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare. |
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18300 St. John Drive Nassau Bay, Texas 77058 Daniel Casso, M.D., FACS Medical Director 281.333.3500 |
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