Breast Surgery

Breast surgery encompasses a wide range of surgical procedures focused on the breast, addressing both medical and cosmetic needs. These procedures can be classified into several categories, each designed to achieve specific outcomes, whether for the treatment of breast conditions or for aesthetic enhancement.

Breast Cancer Surgery

• Lumpectomy: Removal of the cancerous tumor along with a margin of surrounding healthy tissue, preserving most of the breast.
• Mastectomy: Removal of one or both breasts, either partially or completely, to treat or prevent breast cancer. This can include simple mastectomy, radical mastectomy, and skin- or nipple-sparing mastectomy.
• Breast Reconstruction: Rebuilding the breast shape after mastectomy, using implants or tissue from other parts of the body.

Breast Reduction

• Reduction Mammoplasty: Surgical removal of excess breast tissue and skin to reduce the size of large breasts, often alleviating physical discomfort and improving quality of life.

Breast Augmentation

• Augmentation Mammoplasty: Use of implants or fat transfer to increase the size and enhance the shape of the breasts, commonly sought for cosmetic reasons.

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

• Elevation and reshaping of sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue, restoring a more youthful contour.

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

• Combines cancer surgery with plastic surgery techniques to remove cancerous tissue while preserving or restoring the breast's appearance.

Nipple and Areola Surgery

• Procedures focused on reshaping, reducing, or reconstructing the nipple and areola, often performed as part of breast reconstruction or for cosmetic reasons.

Breast surgery requires careful planning and consideration of the patient’s medical history, goals, and overall health. Surgeons often work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care, ensuring the best possible outcomes both medically and aesthetically. Whether for the treatment of breast disease or cosmetic enhancement, breast surgery plays a crucial role in improving patients' physical health, appearance, and emotional well-being.