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 Breast Augmentation and Breast Reduction Surgery in Birmingham, Alabama
Cosmetic surgeon William Hedden, M.D., at Hedden Plastic Surgery in Birmingham is experienced in breast augmentation, breast reduction and other breast surgeries. Breast augmentation performed at the state-of-the-art practice of Hedden Plastic Surgery in Greystone is a safe and popular way to enhance your feminine curves and increase your self-confidence. Breast AugmentationHedden Plastic Surgery offers breast augmentation in multiple areas throughout Alabama, providing women the opportunity to have the curves of their dreams. Have you dreamed of having the full, shapely breasts that nature didn't give you? If so, consider the plastic surgery procedure known as breast augmentation. Breast augmentation is a safe, increasingly common way to enhance your feminine curves and increase your level of self-confidence. Breast augmentation results are discreet — no one has to know but you! During the breast augmentation procedure, an incision is made under the arm, around the nipple, above the belly button or under the breast and a saline-filled implant is gently placed under or over the pectoral muscles. The incision is then stitched closed and left to heal. Side effects of breast augmentation plastic surgery typically include swelling, bruising, tenderness and a temporary decrease in nipple sensitivity, but most subside within a few weeks. The entire breast augmentation procedure takes about one hour to complete at our Birmingham, Alabama facility. Cost: $2,500 + nominal facility fee.
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Biplanar Breast AugmentationBiplaner breast augmentation is a way of releasing the overlying glandular tissue from the muscle in such a way as to give the illusion of getting a lift with just implants.
Breast Augmentation with Periareolar LiftFor patients who only need a small lift when getting breast implants, an alternative to the longer scars is the periareolar lift with a small implant. There will be some puckering of the tissue, but in a few months the tissue will smooth out and appear normal.
Breast LiftAs we age, breasts may begin to sag, droop or stretch, losing their fullness and natural elasticity. Breast lift, or mastopexy, is an excellent solution to this effect of aging. Designed to gently restore breasts to their natural, youthful state, this procedure can turn back the hands of time! During breast lift, sagging breasts are raised and reshaped by carefully snipping away excess skin, fat and tissue, and tightening and lifting the remaining skin. The areola and nipple are adjusted for the most natural effect, and the breasts are left to heal in their new position. Side effects include scarring, bruising, swelling, general discomfort and loss of sensitivity in the breasts, but most disappear within a few weeks. Breast lift is often performed in conjunction with other procedures, such as breast reduction or breast augmentation. Contact our plastic surgery office in Alabama today to learn more about breast lift!
Breast Lift with Breast AugmentationBreast lift is an effective way to obtain a firmer, youthful-looking bust line, but when performed in conjunction with breast augmentation, results can be even more amazing. Trimming away excess fat, skin and tissue and lifting the breasts allows for the creation of a perfect "built-in bra." Dr. Hedden uses this built-in bra to place the breast augmentation implants in the most natural looking position possible. The end result of this breast augmentation procedure performed at our Alabama practice will be full, shapely and perky breasts that look completely natural. Breast ReductionWe also offer breast reduction surgery at Hedden Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, Alabama because too-large breasts can make some women self-conscious, and they also can be extremely uncomfortable and inconvenient. When women with such curves do find bras that fit, they are often left with indentations in their shoulders. They also might have trouble finding clothing that flatters but doesn't accentuate, and they may experience discomfort during exercise as well as normal day-to-day activities. But these women don't have to suffer. Breast reduction surgery is a safe, permanent way to make the breasts smaller and more proportionate to the body, ultimately increasing a patient's level of comfort and reducing her level of insecurity. During the breast reduction procedure, unnecessary fat, tissue and skin are carefully extracted or trimmed away, and remaining skin is positioned around the newly shaped breast. Side effects of breast reduction surgery, which often takes 3 hours to complete, include general discomfort, inflammation, scarring, bruising and tenderness; however, these diminish as the breasts heal. To learn more about breast reduction surgery from our Birmingham, Alabama practice, please contact us today!
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Breast ReconstructionWhile it has saved thousands of lives, mastectomy, the removal of the breast to treat breast cancer, has left many women feeling insecure about their bodies. Breast deformities have taken the same toll on women's self esteem. An excellent plastic surgery option, breast reconstruction is an involved but effective procedure designed to restore feminine curves and, ultimately, to improve one's level of self-confidence. Typically performed in stages over a 6-month period, breast reconstruction plastic surgery uses either implants or the patient's own tissue to fashion a new, realistic-looking breast. Of course, each patient's plastic surgery treatment plan is personalized to meet her personal needs. Nipple ReconstructionThe loss of a nipple as a result of mastectomy or lumpectomy does not have to be permanent. Dr. Hedden is extensively trained in nipple reconstruction, a plastic surgery procedure designed to restore the breast's natural appearance and ultimately increase the patient's self esteem. During the surgery, skin is grafted from other parts of the patient's body and discreetly molded into place. After healing is complete, the newly created nipple is tattooed so that it matches the color of the natural one. Breast Implant ExchangeBreast implants, similar to other medical devices, can fail. Implants can break or leak. When a saline-filled implant deflates, its saltwater filling is absorbed by the body. Rupture can occur as a result of injury, from no apparent cause or during mammography. It is possible to damage an implant at the time of surgery. Damaged or broken implants cannot be repaired. Ruptured or deflated implants require replacement or removal.
If you are interested in learning more about breast augmentation or breast reduction plastic surgery, contact our cosmetic surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama for a consultation today. |
   If you would like to find out more about breast reduction surgery or breast augmentation in Birmingham, Alabama, contact our plastic surgery practice today with your questions and concerns.
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