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Why choose Ochsner for breast surgery care?
At Ochsner, our surgeons are experts in all types of breast surgery, offering personalized care plans tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you want to enhance, reshape, or restore, our team is here to provide skilled, compassionate care and a customized experience every step of the way.
Our cosmetic breast surgery services include breast augmentation, breast lift surgery (mastopexy), or a combination of both. For breast augmentation, we offer options like implants using advanced techniques or fat transfer for a more natural approach. We also use cutting-edge methods, such as mesh internal brassieres, to achieve the best aesthetic results. Our surgeons will guide you through all available options to help you choose what best meets your goals.
For patients undergoing breast cancer treatment, we are proud to collaborate with the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center and its exceptional multidisciplinary care team. We provide advanced reconstruction options, including implant-based and tissue-based microsurgical procedures like DIEP and PAP flap reconstructions. Working closely with the oncology team, we ensure comprehensive care throughout your journey.
We also offer breast reduction surgery for those seeking relief from symptoms like back or neck pain caused by larger breast volume. Additionally, our team specializes in addressing congenital breast conditions, such as tuberous breasts and Poland Syndrome, with expert care and precision.
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Ochsner’s breast surgery team specializes in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, offering personalized care to meet each patient’s unique goals. Based in New Orleans, we proudly serve the Gulf South, helping individuals achieve their desired outcomes.
Whether you’re seeking cosmetic enhancements or reconstructive surgery after medical treatments, our experts use advanced techniques to deliver exceptional results. From consultation to recovery, we’re here to guide you every step of the way with care and expertise.
Meet Our Breast Surgery Team
Breast Enhancements
Over time, many women notice changes in their breasts, like sagging or a loss of volume. A breast lift, or mastopexy, can raise and reshape the breasts for a more youthful look. For added fullness, breast augmentation with implants or fat grafting can create natural-looking volume and symmetry. These procedures can also be combined for those wanting both a lift and increased volume. Our team offers a range of techniques, including advanced options like a mesh internal brassiere, to achieve the best results.
Breast Reduction
Breast reduction surgery can help relieve the physical and emotional challenges of having large breasts. This procedure eases discomfort from back, neck and shoulder pain while making daily activities more manageable. At Ochsner, we create personalized care plans tailored to your needs and goals. By reshaping and resizing the breasts, breast reduction surgery improves comfort and enhances overall quality of life.
Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Breast reconstruction surgery restores the shape and appearance of the breast after a mastectomy or loss of breast tissue. At Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center, our plastic and reconstructive surgeons use the latest techniques to provide advanced care. We’ll work with you to choose the best reconstruction option, supporting you every step of the way in your breast cancer journey.
FAQs
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How long do breast implants last?
On average, breast implants last 10 to 20 years. Silicone implants require regular screenings such as ultrasounds or MRIs starting five years after surgery, per FDA guidelines, to check for rupture. Some doctors suggest replacing silicone implants electively before they rupture. Saline implants don’t require elective replacement because ruptures are visible as the implant deflates.
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What is fat grafting?
Fat grafting involves removing fat from areas like the thighs, belly, or buttocks using liposuction. The fat is processed into a liquid and then injected around the reconstructed breast to increase volume, improve shape, or smooth the transition between the breast and chest wall.
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How is a reconstructed nipple made?
A reconstructed nipple is made by lifting small flaps of tissue from the reconstructed breast and stitching them together to form a projection that mimics a real nipple. Later, a tattoo can be added over the reconstructed nipple to recreate the color of the nipple and areola. Some patients opt for tattoos alone, as they can provide a three-dimensional appearance.
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What is a tissue expander, and how is it different from a breast implant?
A tissue expander is a saline implant with a port, which can be accessed using a needle to adjust its volume. This allows the expander to be placed at a smaller volume during surgery and gradually inflated in the office. Tissue expanders are temporary and are usually replaced within several months to a year, depending on the patient’s treatment plan for breast cancer. Breast implants, on the other hand, are softer, more comfortable, and designed to remain in place for many years.
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Do you offer virtual visits?
Yes, we provide telehealth visits for residents of Louisiana, as our physicians are licensed in the state.
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What kind of support will I have after my surgery from the Plastic Surgery team?
Our team is available 24/7 to support you. During business hours, you can reach our nursing staff by phone or through MyChart. After hours, our plastic surgery staff can be contacted by calling the main hospital number at 504-842-3000 and requesting the plastic surgeon on call.
