BREAST SURGERY IN SAN ANGELO, TEXAS
Breast Surgery.
Personalized for You.
Whether your goal is to increase breast volume, improve shape and position, reduce discomfort, or explore reconstruction, Dr. Don M. Lewis offers individualized breast surgery consultations in San Angelo, Texas.
As a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience serving West Texas, Dr. Lewis helps patients understand their surgical options, expected outcomes, potential risks, and recovery before making a decision.
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Breast Procedures for Different Goals and Needs
Breast surgery is not a single procedure. Different techniques address different concerns, from changes in breast size and shape to physical discomfort or reconstruction following cancer treatment.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, weight changes, genetics, and medical conditions can all affect breast appearance and comfort. Some patients seek fuller breasts, while others want to lift sagging tissue, reduce breast size, or restore breast shape after surgery.
Dr. Lewis evaluates your anatomy, medical history, lifestyle, and goals before discussing which procedures may be appropriate. The objective is to develop a treatment plan based on your individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
BREAST SURGERY PROCEDURES
Explore Your Breast Surgery Options
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is designed to increase breast volume, enhance breast shape, or restore fullness lost following pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes.
Augmentation commonly involves the placement of saline or silicone gel breast implants. In selected patients, fat transfer may also be considered for more modest volume enhancement. The appropriate approach depends on anatomy, desired changes, and medical suitability.
During consultation, Dr. Lewis can discuss implant type, size, placement, incision options, recovery, and potential complications. Breast implants are not lifetime devices, and future monitoring or additional surgery may be necessary.
Common goals: Fuller breasts, improved proportions, restoration of volume, and enhanced breast contour.
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, addresses sagging or drooping breasts by reshaping breast tissue, removing excess skin, and repositioning the nipples to a more elevated location.
Breast sagging may develop following pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, or natural aging. A lift can improve breast shape and position, but it does not necessarily increase breast volume.
For patients who want both improved position and additional fullness, a breast lift may sometimes be combined with augmentation. Dr. Lewis can explain whether a combined procedure is appropriate.
Common goals: Improved breast position, reduced sagging, elevated nipple placement, and a more youthful breast contour.
Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to decrease breast size and reshape the breasts.
Women with disproportionately large breasts may experience neck, back, or shoulder discomfort, bra strap irritation, skin problems, or difficulty participating comfortably in physical activities. Breast reduction may improve these symptoms in appropriately selected patients.
The procedure also reshapes and lifts the remaining breast tissue. Surgical planning considers breast size, skin quality, medical history, desired proportions, and potential effects on nipple sensation and breastfeeding.
Common goals: Smaller, lighter breasts, improved proportions, reduced physical discomfort, and greater comfort during everyday activities.
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is intended to restore breast shape and contour following mastectomy or other breast surgery. Reconstruction may be performed at the time of mastectomy or delayed until a later date.
Several reconstructive approaches may be available, including breast implants, temporary tissue expanders, and techniques that use tissue transferred from another part of the body. The most appropriate option depends on previous treatment, anatomy, overall health, and individual preferences.
In some cases, surgery on the opposite breast may be considered to improve symmetry. This may involve a breast lift, reduction, or augmentation.
Patients facing mastectomy or lumpectomy are encouraged to discuss reconstruction early in their treatment planning whenever possible. Understanding the available options before breast cancer surgery may help coordinate care and support informed decisions.
Common goals: Restoration of breast shape, improved symmetry, and reconstruction following mastectomy or other medically necessary surgery.
Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia Surgery)
Gynecomastia is the enlargement of male breast glandular tissue. It may affect one or both sides of the chest and can develop for several reasons, including hormonal changes, medications, and certain medical conditions.
Male breast reduction surgery may remove excess glandular tissue, fat, and sometimes skin to create a flatter, more defined chest contour. Treatment may involve direct tissue removal, liposuction, or a combination of techniques.
Not every case of male breast enlargement requires surgery. Medical evaluation is important to determine the cause and whether surgical treatment is appropriate.
Common goals: Reduced chest fullness, improved pectoral contour, and a more proportionate chest appearance.
WHICH PROCEDURE ADDRESSES YOUR CONCERNS?
Comparing Breast Surgery Options
Each procedure addresses a different concern. These comparisons can help you identify which options to discuss during your consultation.
Breast Augmentation
Primary purpose: Increase breast size and fullness.
Common concern: Naturally smaller breasts or volume loss following pregnancy or weight changes.
Breast Lift
Primary purpose: Elevate and reshape breast tissue.
Common concern: Sagging breasts or nipples that have shifted downward.
Breast Reduction
Primary purpose: Reduce breast size and reshape the breasts.
Common concern: Large breasts, physical discomfort, or disproportionate breast size.
Breast Reconstruction
Primary purpose: Restore breast shape and contour.
Common concern: Changes following mastectomy or other breast surgery.
Male Breast Reduction
Primary purpose: Remove excess chest tissue and improve contour.
Common concern: Gynecomastia or persistent male breast enlargement.
YOUR CONSULTATION
Making an Informed Decision About Breast Surgery
Choosing a breast procedure involves more than selecting a desired size or shape. Your anatomy, health, lifestyle, and long-term expectations all influence which options may be appropriate.
During your consultation, Dr. Lewis can discuss your concerns, examine relevant anatomy, explain available surgical approaches, and review recovery expectations and potential complications.
Personalized Evaluation
Your goals, medical history, breast anatomy, and overall health help guide treatment recommendations.
Realistic Expectations
Understand the likely benefits, limitations, scarring, recovery considerations, and possible risks of surgery.
Long-Term Planning
Consider future pregnancy, weight changes, implant maintenance, and other factors that may affect results over time.
COMMON PATIENT QUESTIONS
Breast Surgery Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get breast augmentation in San Angelo, Texas?
Dr. Don M. Lewis offers breast augmentation consultations in San Angelo, serving patients throughout the Concho Valley and West Texas. Treatment options may include saline or silicone breast implants, depending on your anatomy and goals.
What is the difference between a breast lift and breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation increases volume, usually through implants. A breast lift raises and reshapes sagging breast tissue. Some patients benefit from combining both procedures when they want additional fullness and improved breast position.
Can breast reduction help neck, back, and shoulder pain?
Breast reduction may improve discomfort associated with overly large breasts, including neck, back, and shoulder symptoms. Improvement varies, and a consultation is necessary to determine whether surgery is appropriate.
Can breast implants be combined with a breast lift?
Yes. In appropriately selected patients, breast augmentation and mastopexy may be performed together to address both volume and sagging. Combining procedures requires individualized evaluation of anatomy and surgical risks.
When should I discuss reconstruction if I am having a mastectomy?
Whenever possible, discuss reconstruction options before mastectomy or lumpectomy. Early consultation can help coordinate planning with your breast cancer treatment team and clarify whether immediate or delayed reconstruction may be appropriate.
Does male breast reduction treat gynecomastia?
Male breast reduction surgery may treat persistent gynecomastia by removing excess glandular tissue, fat, or skin. Medical evaluation is important because enlarged male breasts can have several underlying causes.
How long is recovery after breast surgery?
Recovery varies by procedure, overall health, and the extent of surgery. Some patients resume light activities relatively soon, while exercise and strenuous lifting may be restricted for several weeks. Dr. Lewis will provide procedure-specific instructions.
Will breast surgery leave scars?
All surgical incisions produce scars. Their location and visibility depend on the procedure, surgical approach, skin characteristics, and individual healing. Dr. Lewis can explain likely incision patterns during consultation.
Can I see breast surgery before-and-after photographs?
Yes. Visit the practice's photo gallery to explore available before-and-after images. Results vary, and photographs of other patients cannot guarantee your individual outcome.
How do I schedule a breast surgery consultation with Dr. Lewis?
Call 325-655-4259 to contact Dr. Lewis's San Angelo office and discuss consultation availability, procedure questions, and next steps.
ADDITIONAL PATIENT RESOURCES
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Find answers to additional patient questions and explore available surgical before-and-after photographs.
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Whether you're considering breast augmentation, a lift, reduction, reconstruction, or male breast reduction, Dr. Lewis can help you understand your options and make an informed decision.
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