Mommy Makeover in Houston

Breast Lift (Mastopexy): If you have small breasts and your nipple areola points relatively straight, then you most likely need breast augmentation. This essentially adds volume to your breasts, making them look bigger and fuller. However, if you have larger breasts with nipples pointing down and wish to have them point straight, then a breast lift is the ideal procedure for you. It removes extra skin and tightens the remaining skin for a firmer breast appearance. As part of the procedure, Dr. Vitenas repositions the areola to a higher, more aesthetically pleasing location on the newly shaped breast mound. In some cases, both procedures (augmentation and lift) can be done in one session to achieve perky boobs.

A breast lift is also associated with minimal pain, which can be easily managed by painkillers. Most patients return to work after two to three days. However, it can take about six weeks to heal and three months for the final results to become visible. On the other hand, scars can take 12 months to fade.

Breast Augmentation (Implants): This surgery requires the use of implants (saline or silicone) to change the size, shape, or volume of the breasts. Silicone implants have the same consistency as breast tissues, feel like a normal breast, and are guaranteed to last a lifetime. On the other hand, saline implants have a firmer feel, tend to be heavier, ripple a bit more, and only last for about 10 years.

The implants can further be categorized into round implants, which have either smooth or textured surfaces, and cohesive, gel-shaped teardrop implants, which are smaller at the top and fuller at the bottom. Round, smooth implants are the most preferred since they produce natural-looking results, and the breast tends to move freely in the pocket. That said, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to implants. You must try different sizes to find one that makes your body type look proportionate.

During surgery, Dr. Vitenas will create a space between the chest wall and the overlying muscles and breast tissues and then place an implant to fill the space. He may also use Strattice, a surgical mesh that reinforces tissues that hold the breast in the desired location. The procedure is often performed under local anesthesia. Patients only experience slight discomfort in the first few days, which we can manage with pain pills. After that, most switch to Tylenol. You can have the surgery in the morning, go shopping in the afternoon, or resume office work within a day or two.

Four to six weeks after surgery, the body will form a lining called a capsule around the space, allowing the implant to move freely and naturally. If you have very tight skin and almost no breast tissue, it can take six weeks to grow and become natural-looking. However, in most cases, the final results can be seen right after the procedure.

Breast Reduction: Heavy breasts can strain your back, neck, and shoulders, affecting your posture and quality of life. A breast reduction surgery offers some relief by reducing the size and volume of the breasts while also improving their shape and position. This surgery improves breast contour and physical discomfort, pain, or emotional distress due to excessively large and heavy breasts. Recovery is also quick, with minimal discomfort and downtime. Patients can return home the same day.