Breast augmentation in is perhaps the most popular plastic surgery procedure. In fact, over 400,000 breast augmentations are performed annually, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Blau has witnessed firsthand the many transformations in breast augmentation over the past twenty five years, including: breast augmentation incision choices, breast implant types such as saline breast implants and silicone breast implants, as well as breast implant placement options.

Breast reduction is not only highly requested in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, it’s also among many American women for the relief from breast related discomfort and medical conditions. Now, some plastic surgeons may use advanced techniques that focus on optimizing preservation of the blood supply to safeguard against sensation loss in the nipples. There are also newer techniques that omit the need for a horizontal incision. Another advantage today is that breast reduction costs may be covered by insurance.

Breast Lift or Mastopexy has leaped in numbers from approximately 8,000 in 1992 to over 100,000 in 2006, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The breast lift may be a standalone plastic surgery procedure or an adjunct to breast augmentation or breast reduction. Some plastic surgeons are skilled at performing the breast augmentation and breast lift together. Yet, this is the most difficult plastic surgery combination to perform without the skill of a highly experienced plastic surgeon.