Breast Procedures

Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation can enhance a woman’s figure by increasing both the fullness and projection of the breasts. Augmentation can improve breasts that are congenitally small, as well as correct asymmetric breasts, improving one’s self-confidence and self image. Augmentation can restore volume lost secondary to weight loss, pregnancy or menopause. The implants are inserted through minimal incisions under the breast or around the areola and are appropriately hidden and aesthetically pleasing. The patient’s individual preference and desires are important in deciding what size, shape and type of implant to use. Breast augmentation can be performed in conjunction with a mastopexy (breast lift) if a lift is deemed necessary by the surgeon.

  • Well concealed incision lines
  • Limited to no downtime
  • Ambulatory procedure

Breast Reduction

Women with overly large, pendulous breasts may find breast reduction surgery to be a life renewing experience. The procedure will give significant physical and emotional relief.  Women suffering from enlarged breasts may have medical issues including back and neck pain, skin irritations and breakdown.  A breast reduction can eliminate these issues, and can correct cases where one breast is much larger than the other. The procedure removes excess glandular tissue, fat and skin, making the breasts more proportionate to the rest of the body. This allows a woman to have greater choices of exercise and activity. It can also increase ones wardrobe choices.  The areola (pigmented skin around the nipple) may also be reduced and repositioned.

Dr. Spinelli will perform the most fitting method of reduction for optimal results for each patient. This procedure can be performed in our state of the art operating room on an ambulatory basis.

  • Ambulatory procedure
  • Minimal downtime
  • Increase quality of life & activity

Breast Lift/Mastopexy

A woman’s breasts change over time, losing their shape, firmness and lift. The breast tissue effectively “bottoms out” with loss of fullness in the top of the breast (superior), and increased volume at the bottom (inferior) with the nipple assuming an abnormally high position. These changes may be the result of the natural aging process or loss of skin elasticity from pregnancy, breast feeding or weight gain or loss. Heredity can also be a factor. Regardless of the cause, it is common for a woman to desire improved positioning/lift and breast shape.

In general, a breast lift raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue in order to reshape and support the new breast contour. A breast lift, or mastopexy, can be performed without augmentation, reduction or any change in the original volume of the breast. In addition to the “sag”, the areola (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple) may become enlarged and the nipple may begin to point downwards, a Mastopexy will improve this as well.

In consultation, the patient’s individual needs, issues and concerns are directly addressed and a surgical plan is developed accordingly.

This procedure is performed at our state of the art, accredited facility as an out-patient procedure. With minimal to no discomfort most women return to their normal routine or activity within a couple of days.

Dr. Spinelli will perform the most fitting method of reduction for optimal results for each patient. This procedure can be performed in our state of the art operating room on an ambulatory basis.

  • Addresses sagging breast
  • Treats nipple/areola malposition
  • Limited or no discomfort
  • Minimal downtime
  • Alone or with reduction or augmentation