Denis J. Winder M.D.
Durango SurgiCenter
316 Sawyer Dr
Durango Co 81303
Phone: (970)259-3818
Fax: (970)259-9553
e-mail:
winder@durangoplasticsurg.com

BREAST AUGMENTATION

If you're considering breast augmentation....

Breast augmentation, technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breasts for a number of reasons:

• to balance a difference in breast size (asymmetry);
• to correct a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy;
• to enhance the body contour of a woman, who, for personal reasons, feels her breasts are too small.

You'll meet with Dr. Winder and his patient counselor who'll go over all the information and details you will need to know to make a fully informed and educated decision about this surgery (including looking at "before & after" pictures of other patients). Approximately one week prior to surgery you will have your pre-op appointment in the Durango office; one of our nurses and Dr. Winder will do a complete physical and history, and, we will send you for pre-op testing.

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia in our SurgiCenter in Durango with no overnight stay, complete confidentiality, and with considerable cost savings vs. hospitalization. The incisions can be made either in the crease where the breast meets the chest (the inframammary fold) or around the lower border of the areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple). The surgery takes about two hours to complete.

Because of the anesthesia, you will need someone to drive you home. A snug elastic bra must be worn for a few weeks. You are likely to feel tired and sore for a few days following your surgery, but you will be up and around in about 24 hours. Most of your pain will be controllable with medication. You should be able to return to work within a few days, depending on the level of activity required for your job.

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