Breast Augmentation | Breast Lift | Breast Reduction | Difficult Breast Revision Cases


Breast Augmentation


Everyone’s idea of beauty is unique; while many individuals are happy with their smaller, natural bust size, others look forward to fuller breasts through the use of implants. “Augmentation mammaplasty,” or breast augmentation, is designed to enhance the size and shape of a woman who may be unhappy with her body and would like to improve her image. There are a number of motivating factors as to why women choose breast augmentation to enhance their body. Patients who are considering breast augmentation go to Dr. Dubrow for numerous reasons, such as: to correct a reduction in breast volume following pregnancy, balance a difference in breast size, and as a reconstructive technique following breast surgery.

Besides enhancing the size and shape of a woman’s breasts, this procedure can also help to boost her self-esteem. It is important to feel proud of your body, look great in any fashion, and approach others with confidence. As you think about the benefits associated with cosmetic surgery, remember to take a variety of factors into consideration when deciding if breast augmentation is right for you. There are a variety of ways a doctor can give you an enhanced bust size to be proud of. Dr. Dubrow typically uses saline implants on his patients for beautiful results; however he will use silicone implants should a patient’s needs and condition qualify. During the initial consultation, you can become familiar with the type of incision methods used for breast augmentation. The common insertion sites include the navel, nipples, and underneath the breast. A one-on-one meeting is also a perfect time to learn about placement options, such as whether implants placed under the breast tissue or beneath the chest wall muscle will meet your aesthetic goals.

Understanding all that breast augmentation entails can be overwhelming, especially when innovative techniques are consistently developing and scheduling recovery means taking time off from responsibilities like family and work. Therefore, to help you feel comfortable going forth with this procedure, Dr. Dubrow can answer any questions you may have and discuss your breast augmentation options at his Newport Beach practice.

Breast Lift


It’s a fact – our bodies change as we age. For women, factors such as pregnancy, nursing, and the force of gravity can (literally) weigh in on the appearance of their breasts. Once skin loses elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and firmness, making them sag. Technically known as a “mastopexy,” a breast lift can dramatically improve a woman’s image by raising and reshaping the breasts. This type of cosmetic surgery is not permanent considering that as aging progresses; the breasts may resort to a sagging quality. Yet, it is successful in offering long-lasting results.

Women who desire a breast lift should be emotionally stable and realistic with what this procedure can do. To learn if mastopexy is best for your condition and will meet your goals, make an appointment with Dr. Dubrow in Newport Beach for a consultation visit. During this time, he can examine your breasts, measure them while you are sitting or standing up, and discuss the various factors that may affect your procedure. Some of these variables include age, size and shape of your breasts, as well as the condition of your skin. He will also discuss the positioning of the nipple and areola, because specifically with a breast lift, they will be moved higher. For great results, Dr. Dubrow commonly uses “the crescent lift,” in which he removes a crescent-shaped piece of tissue above the areola and resutures the tissue into a higher position. Consulting a physician as you consider cosmetic surgery is a great way to learn about your options, such as whether an implant for your breast lift procedure will provide the results you’re looking for.

Breast Reduction


As opposed to enhancing a woman’s breasts through augmentation surgery, breast reduction is designed to make a woman’s breast size less voluptuous and showy. Numerous medical problems can develop from the excessive weight caused by overly-large breasts, such as back and neck pain, skin irritation, skeletal deformities, and even breathing problems. Also known as “reduction mammaplasty,” breast reduction is designed for the self-conscious female who would like to alleviate the discomfort caused from her large breasts with the goal of gaining a smaller and lighter bust size.

During a patient’s breast reduction procedure, Dr. Dubrow will remove fat, glandular tissue, and skin from her breasts, as well as reduce the size of the areola – the darker skin that surrounds the nipple. Reduction mammaplasty is not so much as cosmetic rejuvenation than it is an operation to help a patient gain physical relief; even though she may feel more attractive after the surgery. Typically, this procedure isn’t performed on a patient until she is fully developed. But due to the individual’s condition, the surgeon may perform breast reduction on someone if she shows evidence of physical discomfort or pain.

As you consider your options with cosmetic surgery, be sure to evaluate your goals and expectations. To learn if you are an ideal candidate for reduction mammaplasty, make an appointment with Dr. Dubrow. We know that finding a good doctor is crucial to the success of your surgery, which is why our head surgeon looks forward to addressing your concerns and answering any of your questions about breast reduction surgery.

Difficult Breast Revision Cases

Plastic surgery results do not always come out the way you had hoped – even after you’ve researched all that a procedure should entail. For years, patients have presented Dr. Dubrow with difficult breast revision cases; turning to him as a destination surgeon. With a passion for plastic surgery, he makes sure that these patients should never have to seek the care of another doctor for the same problem. Now, specializing in difficult breast revision cases and fulfilling the position as a head surgeon on the reality TV show, “The Swan,” patients from afar flock to the Newport Beach office of Dr. Terry Dubrow for surgical revision. With an incredible success rate, he has performed over 5,000 difficult breast revision cases.

If you are a patient who has undergone breast implant surgery, and now suffer from unsatisfactory results – breast revision surgery may be exactly what you need to feel more self-confident. Depending on your condition, this surgery may involve the removal or replacement of a breast implant, which is done in order to correct the complications that possibly occurred during or after your augmentation, lift, or reconstruction surgery. The most common reasons why women turn to Dr. Dubrow for revision or corrective surgery are:

• Capsular contracture
• Poor shape
• Rippling or wrinkling
• Rupture or leakage
• Shifting
• Incorrect sizing
• Asymmetry
• Being able to feel the implant

Finding an experienced doctor with extensive training in breast implant surgery can help to reduce your risks, even though there may always be uncertainty with plastic surgery. Please feel free to continue searching our site for more information about the practice of Dr. Dubrow and your enhancement options.