Breast Augmentation Procedures
Come find out why Dr. Hasan is a premier breast augmentation specialist. He is trained in the newest techniques and implements the latest best practices when executing every procedure. Nearly 40% of our breast cases are revisions performed on previous work from other surgeons that resulted in complications or unsatisfactory results – the most expensive procedure is the one you have to do twice. As an NYC trained plastic surgeon, Dr. Hasan specializes in creating the perfect, natural look for your breasts. Whether you are seeking augmentation or reduction, his 5-star rating speaks for itself.
Breast Augmentation
What is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure used to increase the size of breasts in patients seeking a larger breast size or a more youthful breast appearance. It can also address breast asymmetry issues where one side of the breast is smaller than the other.
Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation is perfect for individuals who are looking for an increase in breast volume and willing to accept a small surgical scar in exchange for volume. Ideal patients are non-smokers, do not have a history of major medical problems, and are able to undergo general anesthesia.
Types of Breast Augmentation
There are several methods of breast augmentation. Saline or silicone implants can be placed under the skin, fat, or pectoralis muscle, through a small incision in the nipple, breast fold, belly button or armpit.
What is the Recovery Period Like?
Most people can get back to work within 5-7 days. We use a long-lasting numbing medication that allows people to return to normal activities quickly, and rely less on opiates and narcotics for a smoother and faster recovery.
Breast Reduction
Tell me a Little Bit About This Procedure
Reducing the size of the breast while also lifting the breast can mitigate back pain and help patients who have large breasts that limit them from fitting into normal clothes or face challenges performing normal physical activity or exercise. Excess skin, fat, and tissue is removed around the breast in an aesthetic manner. The breast is then re-shaped in a more youthful, lifted, and symmetrical position. Nipples are positioned accordingly and appropriately.
Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Reduction?
Anyone with large breasts that is experiencing back pain, breast pain, shoulder pain, or is facing physical challenges or limitations of any fashion due to the breast size. Seeking decreased breast volume in exchange for a small scar, able to undergo general anesthesia.
What is the Recovery Period Like?
Approximately 2 weeks of downtime lifting no more than 5 lbs. By week 3-4, back to normal activity without restriction. Scars soften and fade within 3-6 months.
Breast Lift
What is a Breast Lift?
This procedure creates a perkier breast. It can be performed solo or with augmentation to address droopy or smaller breasts. Reverses the effects of aging or impacts of pregnancy.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?
Non-smokers that are healthy, able to undergo general anesthesia, and can tolerate a scar under the nipple or from the nipple down in a lollipop or anchor fashion.
Types of Breast Lift Procedures
- Donut Breast Lift: A circular cut around nipple which seeks to remove a little bit of loose skin.
- Vertical Breast Lift: An excision of skin is performed from the nipple down, and the scar is typically well-hidden.
- Anchor Breast Lift: An aggressive breast lift for people with a lot of extra skin, such as can be the result of massive weight loss.
What is the Recovery Period Like?
Absorbable sutures are used, and the patient wears a soft surgical bra for six weeks. Recovery , absorbable sutures, soft surgical bra for six weeks. 1-2 weeks of no major lifting or physical activity.
Breast Implant Exchange
What is a Breast Implant Exchange?
A procedure for people looking to replace implants, upsize/downsize implants, fix capsular contraction, release scars, and put in new implants.
Breast Fat Grafting
What is Breast Fat Grafting?
- This is a great procedure for patients who want additional breast volume but don’t want implants, or are looking to replace problematic implants due to recurring capsular contraction. Liposuction is performed from various areas to accumulate necessary fat, which is then purified and injected into the breasts. re good candidates for fat grafting, people getting lipo are good candidates, or if patients have had breast cancer and have been reconstructed but want a little more coverage over their breasts
Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Fat Grafting?
Patients already planning on undergoing liposuction are great candidates, as well as patients who have had breast cancer and have been reconstructed but want a little more coverage over their breasts.
What is the Recovery Period and Expected Results ?
1 week of major healing and 3 months until the final result. Fat grafts are like plants, they don’t all survive and it is not uncommon to require a second round of fat grafting to achieve desired results.
Additional Breast Procedures
Breast Reconstruction
Typically for patients who have undergone a mastectomy, and desire additional breast volume. Volume increase can be achieved by implant or with the patient’s own tissue obtained from abdomen, back, or other areas. This procedure requires an in-person consultation.
Nipple reduction
This procedure corrects occurrences of wide or long nipples. Removing a portion of the nipple or areola to create a perkier, aesthetic result. May correct issues such as areola widening from prior breast aesthetic surgery