Breast
Our Breast Augmentation Surgeon Provides the San Francisco Bay Area With Breast Lift, Reduction, and More
One's decision to undergo breast augmentation is not to be taken lightly. Our breast augmentation surgeon provides the San Francisco Bay area with stunning results for our breast lift, breast reduction, and breast implant patients who come to our Marin County practice seeking a new look. Breast augmentation surgeon Stanley Poulos, M.D. and Yngvar Hvistendahl, M.D. , understand the proportions and balance of the body, and can help patients choose the best course of treatment to achieve their individual goal. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can also assist you in choosing the appropriate payment plan for treatment, such as cosmetic surgery financing.
At Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Stanley Poulos, M.D. and Yngvar Hvistendahl, M.D. take breast augmentation very seriously and believe education about your breast surgical procedure must begin with open and honest communication. Most women deciding to have breast augmentation , breast lift , or breast reduction procedures have done research on the Internet or by word of mouth. However, many women do not get the education they need to make the proper decision. Many of our patients have had changes in breast size and shape due to pregnancy or nursing. Many are simply looking to restore their form changed by normal aging. In some cases, breast augmentation should be combined with a breast lift to achieve an optimum result. For many patients, reduction in breast size is needed to achieve a proportionate body contour.
"I will listen to your goals, discuss your options, and use my more than 20 years of extensive experience to design the best procedure for you. Once you have made your decision, the wonderful and supportive staff at our Marin County practice will assist you with all aspects of planning your surgical procedure and recovery. Stanley Poulos, M.D. and Dr. Yngvar Hvistendahl, M.D. look forward to meeting you at our Marin County and San Francisco Bay area office."
- Breast Augmentation Surgeon Stanley Poulos, M.D.
(Note to women who have just given birth: please also see our Mommy Makeover page for further information about how Dr. Poulos and Dr. Hvistendahl can help you restore shape and beauty to your body after childbirth.)
| Breast Augmentation | Breast Reduction |
| Breast Lift or Breast Mastopexy | Male Breast Reduction Surgery |
Breast Augmentation
For many women who schedule a breast augmentation consultation with our plastic surgeon at our San Francisco Bay area practice in Marin County , the size and shape of their breasts play a vital role in how they perceive themselves. For these women, breast augmentation surgery gives them the opportunity to achieve the full, shapely breasts they have always dreamed of having. In many cases, they emerge from the procedure feeling more attractive, feminine, and self-confident.
The Importance of a Skilled Breast Augmentation Surgeon
The success of your breast augmentation surgery depends heavily on the abilities and aesthetic sensibility of the surgeon performing the procedure. Dr. Poulos and Dr. Hvistendahl understand that the procedure requires a refined artistic perspective in addition to surgical skill and expertise. They is proud of the natural looking results he has produced for their patients throughout the years, results he invites you to examine for yourself both on this website and in your initial consultation with breast augmentation surgeon Stanley Poulos, M.D., or Dr. Hvistendahl, M.D. at our Marin County / San Francisco Bay area office.
The Safety of Breast Implants
If you have considered breast augmentation surgery and live in the San Francisco area, but resisted because of health concerns, you will be pleased to hear that recent studies support the complete safety of the saline and silicone breast implants used by Dr. Poulos and Dr. Hvistendahl's Marin County practice. There is no supported link between these implants and an increased risk of cancer, and usually they will not affect your ability to breast feed in the future. Evolving technologies make breast augmentation one of the safest procedures you can undergo.
Dr. Poulos and Dr. Hvistendahl have extensive experience with silicone breast implants. Although limited to use by clinical investigators such as Dr. Poulos and Dr. Hvistendahl, these implants may be superior for many patients, and the doctor will discuss the possibility of their use in your surgery.
Your Comprehensive Breast Augmentation Treatment Plan
Dr. Poulos and Dr. Hvistendahl have extensive experience with breast augmentation procedures at his Bay Area practice and an unparalleled record of patient satisfaction. To find out more about breast augmentation surgery or to find out how Stanley Poulos, M.D. and Dr. Yngvar Hvistendahl, M.D. can combine breast augmentation with other procedures as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, please contact our San Francisco Bay area / Marin County office today.
Breast Lift or Breast Mastopexy
At our Marin County practice in the San Francisco area, Stanley Poulos, M.D. and Dr. Yngvar Hvistendahl, M.D. see many women who are simply looking for a breast lift. There are a range of occurrences that can result the breasts' loss of firmness and shape, including the effects of age, pregnancy, nursing, and alterations in an individuals weight.
The Breast Lift Procedure
At our San Francisco Bay area practice, Stanley Poulos, M.D. and Dr. Yngvar Hvistendahl, M.D. take the time to explain in detail the breast lift, or mastopexy, procedure to each patient on an individual basis. When a woman arrives at our Marin County office inquiring about a breast lift, Stanley Poulos, M.D. and Dr. Yngvar Hvistendahl, M.D. explain that the lift entails the removal of accumulated skin and tissue and then tightening and lifting the bust line. The breast and nipples are then reshaped, creating results that look natural and youthful. Often, women request that the size of the areola be reduced, and Dr. Poulos and Dr. Hvistendahl artistically incorporates this into the breast lift procedure. At times, the patient wishes to combine a breast lift with breast implant surgery, allowing for fuller and firmer breasts.
Your Breast Lift Treatment Plan
Whether you are considering a breast lift, breast augmentation, or a combination of the two, it is important to begin with a consultation at our Marin County practice to address your expectations and formulate a plan that best suits your individual needs. Please contact our San Francisco area office today to schedule a breast lift consultation with our breast augmentation surgeon. Dr. Poulos and Dr. Hvistendahl can help you devise a comprehensive plan to achieve your ideal figure, restoring youth and beauty to your appearance.
Breast Reduction
When a woman comes to our San Francisco area practice in Marin County seeking a breast reduction procedure, it is often due to medical problems related to the excessive weight of the breast tissue. Large, pendulous breasts requiring breast reduction surgery may cause a woman to experience problems with posture, back and neck pain, skin irritation, breathing difficulty, or painful indentations on the shoulders from bra straps. Many women, particularly younger women, seek out a breast reduction procedure because they feel self-conscious and embarrassed due to uncommonly large breasts. In some cases, breast reduction surgery may be an insurance-covered procedure.
The Breast Reduction Procedure
The breast reduction procedure at our San Francisco area practice involves the removal of excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin, resulting in smaller, lighter, and firmer breasts, which are proportionate to the rest of the body. Dr. Poulos and Dr. Hvistendahl are specialists in utilizing minimal scar breast reduction procedures. The classic scar from breast reduction is shaped like an inverted "T" and often extends from the armpit to the midline of the chest. In most cases, Dr. Poulos and Dr. Hvistendahl are able to eliminate the horizontal portion of this scar completely, performing what is called a vertical lift and limiting the scar to the area around the nipple and the short vertical scar beneath that. In some cases, the scar may be limited to the area around the nipple only, and liposuction may be utilized to reduce the size of the breast. As with all his procedures, breast augmentation surgeon Dr. Poulos, M.D., and Dr. Hvistendahl, M.D. customizes each San Francisco area patient's breast reduction procedure to the needs of the individual, ensuring your results will be discreet, artistic, and natural looking. Some patients also opt to undergo ultrasonic liposuction in conjunction with the breast reduction procedure. You will look and feel lighter, healthier, and more youthful.
To schedule a consultation with our skilled breast augmentation surgeon serving the San Francisco Bay area from our Marin County office, contact us today. Whether you are seeking a breast lift, breast reduction, or another treatment, Dr. Poulos and Dr. Hvistendahl can help you achieve your goals.