Breast Reshaping Surgery in Carrollton, GA

NuVea of West Georgia, prides themselves in being breast care specialists. NuVea is Georgia’s source for breast reshaping, breast lifts, & breast augmentation. Breast Reshaping can be done in conjunction with Breast Augmentation to correct overall breast contour. This procedure redistributes the breast tissue and removes any excess skin associated with the loss of elasticity due to weight loss, pregnancy or the effects of gravity.

1. Indications for Breast Reshaping

a. Breasts that are droopy, loss of elasticity
b. Lack of normal proportion in relation to overall body type
c. To balance breast asymmetry (one breast larger than other)
d. To improve lack of fullness after childbirth or weight loss
e. Following Mastectomy to achieve breast symmetry

2. Procedure Summary

a. Breast Reshaping is performed under local anesthesia with deep sedation or general anesthesia as an outpatient in the Plastic Surgery Center of West Georgia Ambulatory Surgery Center.
b. Incisions are made either around the areolar (Periareolar) which is the dark skin around the nipple, or as a J-incision meaning around the areolar and straight down the lower pole of breast and sometimes towards the outside of the lower breast fold. The incision depends on the present nipple position and the amount of excess skin to be removed.
c. The areola can be downsized at the time of the procedure, if desired.
d. The result is a more youthful, natural-looking breast shape.

3. Implants

a. Implants are silicone shells filled with saline (sterile salt water).
b. The FDA has approved the use of third generation Silicone Gel implants and which may have advantages for a variety of reasons.
c. Every attempt is made to achieve the desired breast size and shape.
d. Dr. Kahler chooses Mentor breast implants because of their effectiveness in achieving an optimal result as well as their reputation of safety and long-term effectiveness.

4. Recovery

a. The patient is placed in an ace wrap that must stay in place until next day post-operative visit.
b. Patient is given several levels of pain medications for proper and effective pain control. Most patients complain of soreness rather than pain.
c. Light activities may be resumed within a week. In two to three weeks, patient may slowly resume normal activities and be unrestricted at three weeks.
4. Sutures or tapes are removed in a week to ten days.

5. Administrative

a. Breast Reshaping Surgery is considered a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance.
b. Fee Quotes are given at the time of consultation and range from $5,000 to $6,750 depending on what procedures are required. This includes the Physician Charge, Facility Fee, Anesthesia Fee, Pre-Operative Visit, Post-Operative Visits for Up to Six (6) Months, Dressings and Garments, and Implant Costs.
c. Mentor Extended Warranty is an additional optional one-time cost.