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South Carolina – Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Breast Lift, and More
Dr. Ram Kalus performs a variety of breast surgeries at his South Carolina practice, including breast augmentation, breast reduction, and breast lift (with or without breast implants). Dr. Kalus will work with you on a personal basis to decide which procedure is right for you. Personalized treatment is especially important today because many women are being over-augmented. Dr. Kalus believes this is affecting the overall esthetic of what breasts should look like. If you can tell that someone has had breast implants, the doctor was not successful. Dr. Kalus strives to achieve extraordinarily natural-looking results using state-of-the-art technology.
If you are interested in breast surgery, including breast lift or breast augmentation with implants, contact Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas – serving Columbia, Charleston, and locations throughout North and South Carolina.
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Lift – Mastopexy
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Asymmetry Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Male Breast Surgery - Gynecomastia
- Other Breast Surgeries
Breast Augmentation
Properly proportioned, well-formed breasts can instill a sense of confidence in any woman. At our plastic surgery center in South Carolina, we offer breast augmentation to give women the opportunity to feel more attractive. We believe every woman deserves to feel beautiful and to love her body. With breast implants, our patients in Columbia and across South Carolina get to experience that sensation of beauty.
Placing Breast Implants
The breast augmentation procedure is designed to supplement a woman’s existing breasts, increasing their size and enhancing their shape. After breast implants are placed, a woman will have a more curvaceous, sexy bust line and a completely natural but enhanced look.
To better serve his patients, Dr. Kalus utilizes only well-respected surgical facilities in South Carolina to perform breast augmentation procedures. Breast augmentation is an hour-long outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia. Breast implants are carefully inserted either under or above the pectoral muscles through a tiny incision. Dr. Ram Kalus’ experience and skill help minimize discomfort, scarring, and healing time. However, following the placement of breast implants, patients will need to return to our Columbia office for follow-up consultations.
Patients who reside in South Carolina are welcome to contact our office to schedule a breast augmentation consultation. We serve residents of Charleston, Columbia, and patients traveling from North Carolina and nearby states.
Breast Lift – Mastopexy
In addition to breast augmentation, we also offer breast lift surgery at our Columbia plastic surgery center.
As you age, the skin surrounding your breasts may lose some of its elasticity and cause a sagging appearance. This phenomenon is common in women who have given birth and breast-fed their infants. A simple breast lift, also known a mastopexy, can restore your body’s youthful state, by tightening a sagging bust line. During the breast lift procedure, excess skin and tissue are trimmed away as the bust line is made taut and lifted. The breasts’ remaining skin and nipples are repositioned to create a natural look.
The Breast Lift Procedure
Typically an outpatient procedure, basic breast lift surgery takes about one to three hours. This procedure may be performed with other breast surgeries, including breast augmentation, for even more effective results. For some women, breast implants are an excellent complement to the breast lift procedure. Additional surgical components may lengthen the duration of the surgery. If you interested in breast lift surgery, with or without breast implants, contact our Columbia cosmetic surgery center today.
Breast Reduction Surgery – Reduction Mammaplasty
Oversized breasts force women to carry excess weight that may cause medical issues including neck and back pain, soreness from bra straps cutting into their shoulders, and general discomfort. Women with large breasts may feel insecure and awkward. Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas helps women in North and South Carolina by offering breast reduction surgery. Breast reduction, or reduction mammaplasty, can also be characterized as a reconstructive cosmetic surgery procedure. The procedure reduces the size of the breasts so that they are more proportional to the rest of a woman’s body.
The Breast Reduction Procedure
Breast reduction surgery begins with an incision that circles the areola and continues below to the lower crease of the breast. After removing tissue, skin, and unneeded fat (via liposuction), Dr. Ram Kalus will tighten the remaining skin around the now contoured breast. Breast reduction surgery, which is performed on an outpatient basis, usually lasts less than three hours.
Patients in South Carolina considering breast reduction surgery should contact Dr. Ram Kalus today for more information. Dr. Kalus and the staff at Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas will be happy to address all questions about the breast reduction procedure and financial / insurance matters during consultations.
Breast Asymmetry Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
With the spread and increased detection of breast cancer throughout the United States, many women save their own lives by losing a part of themselves. During a mastectomy, the breast is removed to stop the spread of cancer. Women seek breast reconstruction surgery to restore the natural curves of a breast lost during a mastectomy. Breast reconstruction is also performed on patients who suffer from breast deformities. The procedure improves a patient’s quality of life by heightening self-esteem and confidence.
Breast Reconstruction Techniques
Breast reconstruction surgery is usually performed in stages and can span across a period of six months. The first procedure, which is usually performed at the time of the mastectomy, is the longest and most complex. Most subsequent breast reconstruction surgeries involve minimal pain and recovery.
There are two categories of reconstruction: implant-based reconstruction and reconstruction using the patient's own tissue. There are many factors and variables to consider in deciding whether to use one's own tissue to reconstruct breasts or utilize breast implants. At our office in Columbia, Dr. Ram Kalus formulates individualized treatment plans for each of his patients. To discuss a breast reconstruction strategy, please contact Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas today.
Male Breast Surgery - Gynecomastia
Dr. Kalus feels that the male breast correction needs to ideally have invisible scars since the male chest is intended to be exposed, unlike that of the typical female patient. Therefore the scars should, always try to remain around the areola exclusively, and not extend into the remainder of the breast or chest as it would typically do in female breast reduction surgery.
Other Breast-Related Plastic Surgery Procedures
Our South Carolina practice offers more than breast augmentation, breast reduction, and breast lift surgery. Dr. Ram Kalus also performs the following breast surgeries:
- Breast Implant Removal
- Revision Augmentation Mammoplasty
- Complex Breast Reconstruction Revisions
Contact Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas – Serving Columbia, Charleston, and Beyond
Dr. Ram Kalus is known for his expertise in breast surgeries. If you are interested in breast lift (with or without breast implants) or breast augmentation and you reside in Columbia, Charleston, or nearby North and South Carolina communities, please contact Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas today.
Contact our office in South Carolina to inquire about breast augmentation with implants, breast reduction, and breast lift. Residents of Columbia and Charleston will find an assortment of breast procedures available at Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas.