Breast Augmentation with Periareolar Mastopexy in Tucson, AZ*

This 27-year-old woman arrived at Rao Plastic Surgery to discuss a breast augmentation. She was wearing B cup bras and was wanting to increase her breast size by two to three cup sizes. She had no history of breast problems. During her initial consult we discussed that her nipple areola complex was enlarged. I explained that her areolas will become even larger when the volume of the implant is added to her breasts. Because she was concerned about her areolas widening further, I recommended performing a periareolar mastopexy at the same time as her augmentation. A periareolar mastopexy is used to lift the breasts and reduce the size of the nipple-areolar complex. To determine implant size, the woman tried on implant sizers under her bra and was shown 3D simulation software of various implant sizes. She liked the appearance of the 400 cc implants. I explained to her that she had a short distance between her nipple and her breast fold and that her breast fold would be lowered to accommodate the implant. I performed her surgery at a surgery center in Tucson, Arizona. Using the Keller Funnel, I placed 400 cc Mentor MemoryGel smooth, round, high-profile silicone implants subglandular and a periareolar mastopexy was performed in the same setting. Her recovery was unremarkable. She is now two months out from her surgery and is very pleased with the results.