Breast Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery in St. Louis, Missouri

Breast surgery is most successful when the patient fully understands the procedure she is interested in and has carefully considered the pros and cons. At his St. Louis, Missouri cosmetic surgery practice, Dr. Richard L. Kofkoff places patient safety and communication above all else.

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Our patients all have varying reasons for wanting to undergo breast surgery. The key is open communication with Dr. Kofkoff when discussing your desired procedure. In order to provide you with the best care possible, we must fully understand your reasons for wanting breast surgery as well as your expectations after the surgery is completed.

Reasons for Wanting Breast Surgery

There are many reasons people choose to undergo breast surgery. Some of the most common include:

• Breast size has never developed sufficiently
• Breast size has decreased following childbirth
• Breast size has decreased with weight loss
• Breast shape has changed with age with increased droopiness and loss of fullness
• The breasts have developed unevenly
• You feel your bust line is not in proportion with your hips

It is very important to understand that any form of breast surgery is an invasive procedure. The patient and the surgeon must communicate openly so that the patient is well informed and can have realistic expectations about the outcome of her procedure.

Types of Breast Surgery

Depending on your individual needs, there are different types of breast surgery procedures available for you to consider. At Dr. Kofkoff's cosmetic surgery practice, we perform the following procedures:

• Breast augmentation
• Breast lift
• Breast revision (repair of previous breast surgery)
• Breast reduction
• Gynecomastia correction (male breast reduction)

What Makes a Good Candidate?

A patient who is in good general health with no serious medical conditions may be a good candidate for breast surgery. Other factors that should be considered include:

• Why does the patient want the surgery?
• What is the patient's overall mind set?
• What results is the patient looking for?

The patient must be seeking breast surgery in order to please herself, not someone else. The patient's overall mind set is an important factor. She must be generally happy and content in her life and be choosing breast surgery as a tool to enhance her overall appearance. Finally, the patient must have realistic expectations as to the outcome of the surgery.

The care and needs of our patients is the most important concern to Dr. Richard L. Kofkoff and his team. If you are considering breast surgery, please contact our St. Louis, Missouri cosmetic surgery practice today to schedule a private consultation.