Breast Surgery

Breast Enlargement (Augmentation)

• Saline implants
• Silicone implants
• Operating room procedure
• Recovery three weeks

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

• Removing excess skin (and sometimes breast tissue) to lift,  restore shape, and firm the breasts
• Operating room procedure
• Recovery three weeks

Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty)

• Removing excess skin and breast tissue to reduce neck and back pain
• Some insurance companies will cover procedure based on your symptoms and the amount of breast tissue removed
• Operating room procedure
• Recovery two to four weeks

Breast Reconstruction

• MUSC Advanced Breast Reconstruction Program
• Patients with breast cancer after mastectomy or with partial breast defects
• Patients born with small or absent breasts
• Patients with breast asymmetry
• Most insurance companies will cover breast reconstruction
• Operating room procedure
• Recovery varies on procedure chosen

Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)

• Removal of breast tissue by incisions or liposuction
• Operating room procedure
• Recovery varies on procedure chosen