Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Male and Female Breast Reduction

Breast Procedures Performed by Dr. Coley in his Greensboro Office
(Breast Augmentation, Reduction Mammoplasty or Gynecomastia, Mastopexy/Lift)

What is Breast Surgery?

The goal of breast surgery is to improve the size, shape, and appearance of the breasts. Because a woman's body is primarily determined by genetic influences, she may not be able to achieve the look she desires through diet and exercise alone. Today, surgical techniques such as those performed in Greensboro, North Carolina by Dr. Coley allow a woman to alter the size and shape of her breasts through a breast augmentation, breast reduction or breast lift. Dr. Coley's office in Greensboro also offers male breast reduction surgery to treat gynecomastia.

Who Is A Candidate for Breast Surgery in Greensboro?

• Has weight loss or pregnancy changed the size or shape of your breasts?
• Does the feeling that your breasts are too large or too small bother you?
• Is one of your breasts noticeably larger than the other?
• Do you feel self-conscious wearing swimsuits or form-fitting tops?
• Are you a male and have excessively enlarged breasts?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be a good candidate for breast surgery by Dr. Coley in Greensboro, NC.

What Breast Procedures Are Available At Dr. Coley's Greensboro Office:

Breast Augmentation
Breast Reduction
Breast Lift
Male Breast Reduction

Before Surgery

An important part of the preoperative consultation with Dr. Coley includes a discussion of the desired breast size and shape and the proposed incisions. This consultation takes place in his office in Greensboro, North Carolina. Although many different breast contours can be achieved, a decision must be made that coincides with total body size, shape and the existing breast tissue before selecting a breast procedure. For breast augmentation, there are a variety of implant designs. Dr. Coley discusses the choice of breast implants, reasons for the selection, and size changes that are possible.

During the consultation, Dr. Coley reviews the patient's medical history, performs a focused physical examination and thoroughly discusses the selected breast procedure, risks, and benefits for each individual patient.

During Breast Surgery

Breast surgery is carried out under general anesthesia and is performed as an outpatient procedure in Dr. Coley's office in Greensboro, North Carolina. Prior to surgery, medication is given to relax the patient and breasts are carefully marked to indicate where incisions are to be made. Every effort is made to reduce the size of scars and to make them as inconspicuous as possible. The patient emerges from breast surgery wearing a support bra and incisional dressings.

Understanding the Recovery from Breast Surgery

Discomfort following breast surgery is generally minimal to moderate and is controlled with oral medications. Stitches are removed five to seven days after the surgery at Dr. Coley's office in Greensboro. Most patients will wear a support bra for several weeks and must limit activities that interfere with the healing process. Strenuous exercise must be avoided for several weeks.

Swelling and minor bruising may occur but usually subside in a few weeks. Incisional tenderness is common for a short period of time during the healing. Scars from the incisions, although permanent, are made as inconspicuous as possible and fade significantly with time.

Remember that healing is a gradual process and it may be several weeks before patients begin to see the final results of the breast surgery procedure. After healing, however, most patients are very pleased with the results of breast surgery.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon located on Perfect Yourself, a plastic surgeon & breast augmentation resource. Dr. H. Christopher Coley is a North Carolina breast augmentation, tummy tuck and liposuction expert. He serves patients in the areas of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Burlington, NC.