Breast Surgery
Breast surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures that enhance, reduce, or reconstruct the breasts. Some of the most common procedures include:
- Breast augmentation – Uses implants to increase breast size and fullness. This is the most popular cosmetic surgeries nationwide.
- Breast lift – Also known as mastopexy, this procedure raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening breast tissue.
- Breast reduction – Removes excess fat, tissue, and skin to achieve a smaller breast size. This can relieve physical discomfort for women with very large breasts.
- Breast reconstruction – Rebuilds the shape and appearance of the breast, often after a mastectomy for breast cancer treatment.
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- Why Choose Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, Michelle Hardaway M.D. for Breast Surgery
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Augmentation With Lift
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Reconstruction
- The Breast Surgery Experience at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center
- Schedule Your Consultation
- Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Surgery
Why Choose Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, Michelle Hardaway M.D. for Breast Surgery
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center provides exceptional breast surgery services under the expert care of Dr. Michelle Hardaway, a board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience in Michigan. When choosing our center for your breast surgery, you’re selecting a practice dedicated to personalized care, natural-looking results, and the highest standards of surgical excellence.
Dr. Hardaway brings extensive expertise in all aspects of breast surgery, including augmentation, reduction, reconstruction, and combination procedures. Her artistic approach and technical precision have helped thousands of women achieve their desired breast appearance while maintaining proportion and harmony with their overall physique.
Our state-of-the-art surgical center in Michigan offers comprehensive care from consultation through recovery, ensuring your comfort and satisfaction at every step. Dr. Hardaway personally oversees each patient’s journey, taking time to understand your unique goals and concerns before recommending the most appropriate breast surgery options for your body type and aesthetic preferences.
There are two main types of breast implants used:
- Silicone implants – Silicone implants are pre-filled with a silicone gel. They feel more natural than saline implants. Silicone implants require a larger incision but tend to give a more realistic look and feel.
- Saline implants – Saline implants are filled with a sterile saltwater solution. They feel firmer than silicone and are inserted empty then filled during surgery. Saline implants require a smaller incision.
Breast Augmentation
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center provides transformative breast augmentation procedures tailored to enhance your natural beauty and boost your confidence. Breast augmentation remains one of the most requested cosmetic surgeries in Michigan, helping women achieve fuller, more proportionate breasts through carefully selected implants and advanced surgical techniques.
During your consultation, Dr. Hardaway will discuss various implant options, including silicone and saline, different placement techniques, and incision locations to determine the approach that will best achieve your desired results. As a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast procedures, Dr. Hardaway takes a comprehensive approach to breast augmentation, considering your body frame, existing breast tissue, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals.
Our Michigan patients appreciate Dr. Hardaway’s meticulous attention to creating natural-looking results that complement their overall appearance. Whether you’re seeking to increase volume lost after pregnancy or weight loss, correct asymmetry, or simply enhance your figure, our breast augmentation procedures deliver beautiful, proportionate outcomes.
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The breast augmentation procedure typically takes 1-2 hours under general anesthesia, with most patients returning to light activities within a few days. Our comprehensive care includes detailed pre-operative guidance and attentive post-surgical support to ensure optimal healing and satisfaction with your breast augmentation results.
Breast Augmentation With Lift
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center provides revolutionary breast augmentation with lift procedures that address both volume loss and sagging for comprehensive breast rejuvenation. This combination procedure is ideal for women experiencing ptosis (drooping) who also desire increased breast volume and improved shape.
Dr. Hardaway’s expertise in breast augmentation with lift techniques allows her to reposition the breast tissue and nipple-areolar complex while simultaneously enhancing size and fullness through carefully selected implants. This dual approach delivers more dramatic transformation than either procedure alone, creating youthful, perky breasts with improved volume and projection.
Many women seek breast augmentation with lift following pregnancy, breastfeeding, significant weight fluctuations, or as part of their cosmetic surgical plan to counteract the effects of aging on breast tissue. Dr. Hardaway tailors each procedure to the patient’s unique anatomy and desired outcome, ensuring natural-looking results that complement your body proportions.
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The procedure combines the technical aspects of both breast augmentation and breast lift surgeries, requiring the advanced skills of a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Hardaway. During your consultation at our Michigan center, she’ll discuss the specific techniques that will best address your concerns, including implant selection, placement options, and the extent of lift required to achieve optimal results.
Recovery from breast augmentation with lift typically takes slightly longer than augmentation alone, with most patients returning to work within 1-2 weeks. Our comprehensive care includes detailed post-operative instructions and regular follow-up appointments to monitor your healing progress and ensure beautiful, long-lasting results from your breast augmentation with lift procedure.
Breast Reduction
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center provides life-changing breast reduction procedures that relieve physical discomfort while creating beautiful, proportionate results. For many women in Michigan, overly large breasts cause chronic neck and back pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, skin irritation, and limitations in physical activities—issues that breast reduction surgery effectively addresses.
Dr. Hardaway’s approach to breast reduction focuses not only on removing excess breast tissue but also on reshaping the remaining tissue to create aesthetically pleasing contours. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in breast reduction techniques, she carefully plans each procedure to achieve the optimal balance between relief of symptoms and cosmetic outcome.
During breast reduction surgery, Dr. Hardaway removes excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin, repositioning the nipple and areola to a higher, more youthful position. The procedure typically takes 2-4 hours under general anesthesia, with most patients experiencing immediate relief from the physical burden of large breasts.
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Many women are surprised to learn that breast reduction may be covered by insurance when performed to alleviate medical symptoms. Our caring staff can help Michigan patients navigate the insurance requirements, including documentation of symptoms and conservative treatments attempted prior to seeking surgical intervention.
Recovery from breast reduction typically involves 1-2 weeks away from work, with gradual return to normal activities over 4-6 weeks. Most patients report high satisfaction with their breast reduction results, enjoying not only physical relief but also improved body image, greater comfort in clothing, and enhanced ability to participate in physical activities.
Breast Reconstruction
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center provides compassionate breast reconstruction services for women who have undergone mastectomy due to breast cancer or preventive measures. Dr. Hardaway’s extensive training and experience in breast reconstruction techniques offer Michigan women the opportunity to restore their breast appearance and regain confidence after cancer treatment.
As a board-certified plastic surgeon committed to comprehensive breast care, Dr. Hardaway works closely with oncology teams throughout Michigan to coordinate reconstruction timing, whether immediate (performed during the same operation as mastectomy) or delayed (performed months or years after cancer treatment). This collaborative approach ensures optimal outcomes for breast cancer patients seeking reconstruction.
Dr. Hardaway offers various breast reconstruction options, including implant-based reconstruction and autologous tissue reconstruction using the patient’s own tissue from areas such as the abdomen or back. During your consultation, she will thoroughly explain each approach, discussing the advantages and considerations of different techniques based on your body type, cancer treatment plan, and personal preferences.
The breast reconstruction journey often involves multiple stages, potentially including tissue expansion, implant placement, fat grafting for refinement, and nipple-areola reconstruction. Throughout this process, Dr. Hardaway provides attentive care and emotional support, recognizing that breast reconstruction represents an important step in recovery from breast cancer.
For many women, breast reconstruction plays a crucial role in emotional healing after breast cancer, helping to restore body image and sense of wholeness. Dr. Hardaway’s artistic approach to breast reconstruction focuses on creating natural-looking results that help Michigan women feel confident in their appearance following mastectomy.
The Breast Surgery Experience at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center
At Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, your breast surgery experience begins with a thorough consultation where Dr. Hardaway, a board-certified plastic surgeon, takes time to understand your goals and concerns. This personalized approach ensures your breast surgery plan aligns perfectly with your vision for your appearance.
Our Michigan surgical center provides a comfortable, private environment for all aspects of your breast surgery journey. From your initial consultation through post-operative care, our dedicated team delivers attentive service and support, addressing questions and ensuring your comfort throughout the process.
Before your breast surgery, Dr. Hardaway conducts comprehensive pre-operative planning, including detailed measurements and assessments to ensure optimal outcomes. This careful preparation, combined with her extensive experience in breast procedures, allows for precise surgical execution and beautiful, natural-looking results.
During your breast surgery, Dr. Hardaway utilizes advanced techniques that minimize scarring while achieving the desired changes in breast size, shape, and position. Her meticulous approach to breast surgery reflects her commitment to both aesthetic excellence and patient safety.
Following your breast surgery, our team provides detailed recovery instructions and regular follow-up appointments to monitor your healing progress. This continuous care ensures optimal results from your breast surgery and addresses any concerns that may arise during the recovery period.
Michigan patients consistently report high satisfaction with their breast surgery results at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, appreciating both the physical transformation and the boost in confidence that comes from having breasts that align with their self-image and lifestyle.
To begin your breast surgery journey with Dr. Hardaway, a leading board-certified plastic surgeon in Michigan, call (248) 221-1957 to schedule your consultation today.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Surgery
Breast surgery is a complex and personal decision. Here are answers to some of the most common questions patients have when considering breast procedures
What Are The Symptoms of Breast Implant Illness?
Many of the symptoms that have been linked with breast implants fall under a general term called breast implant illness. This consists of a variety of symptoms that could include brain fogginess, joint pain and fatigue to name a few. At the present time, there is no specific test for patients that will inform them if they are at risk for some of these symptoms. The majority of patients that have breast implants do not experience these problems but those that do can have a myriad of symptoms. Large cell anaplastic lymphoma is a rare cancer that had been associated with textured breast implants from a specific manufacturer. Those specific implants are no longer on the market.
Breast implants have not been associated with breast cancer. Anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a rare cancer associated with textured implants. 80% of the world’s cases (presently less than 600), were associated with Allergan textured implants. These implants are no longer on the market.
The FDA has issued a black box warning on breast implant packaging. The health care provider should review the risk and complications that can be associated with breast implants. As with all surgical procedures, the patient should have informed consent and understand possible risks and complications. This FDA black box warning includes a checklist of possible risks and complications associated with breast implants. This is an initial step in helping the patient understand the possible risks and complications.
Breast implant illness is a common concern with breast implants. This term covers a variety of symptoms like joint pain, brain fog, and general arthralgias. There is currently no test or way to determine who will or will not have these symptoms. However, a possible estimate is approximately 10% or less of patients have these symptoms. In some of these patients, some or all of the symptoms disappeared with the removal of the breast implant and capsule. If a patient has a history of collagen vascular diseases (for example, Lupus) breast implant surgery should be avoided.
What Does a FDA Black Box Warning Mean?
The present checklist associated with the FDA black box warning for breast implants is helping the patient become more informed. Also included in the checklist are a list of medical conditions that can be associated with unfavorable outcomes with breast implant placement. This new warning will also stress that breast implants will not last a lifetime which may require future surgery. The rupture rate of breast implants does increase after ten years.
What is the average cost of breast augmentation surgery in Michigan?
The cost of breast augmentation in Michigan typically ranges from $3,500 to $6,500. This includes the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia, and operating room charges. The type of implant used also impacts cost.
How long is the recovery after a breast lift?
Patients usually need to take 1-2 weeks off work after a breast lift. Swelling and bruising subsides within 2-3 weeks. Final results are visible after 3-6 months. Patients should avoid strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks post-op.
Does insurance cover breast reduction surgery?
If the breast reduction is deemed medically necessary, insurance may cover part or all of the cost. The criteria includes back pain, shoulder grooves from bra straps, rashes under the breast and inability to participate in physical activity.
What are the risks of breast reconstruction surgery?
Possible risks include bleeding, infection, asymmetry between breasts, loss of nipple sensation and scarring. Choosing an experienced plastic surgeon can help minimize risks. Be sure to discuss your complete medical history.
How do I choose the right plastic surgeon for a breast procedure?
Look for board-certified surgeons who specialize in breast procedures. Review before/after photos, read online reviews, and consult with 1-2 surgeons before deciding. Ask about their training, experience and surgical techniques.
What is the recovery like after breast augmentation?
Patients may experience swelling, bruising and discomfort for 1-2 weeks. Most return to non-strenuous work within 3-5 days. Post-op instructions include wearing a surgical bra and avoiding heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks. Full results are seen after a few months.