Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a procedure that enhances the size and shape of the breast with the use of implants. The purpose of the implants is to add fullness to a woman's breast, which may have been lost due to breast-feeding, pregnancy, aging, or weight loss.
Breast augmentation can also be used to balance breast asymmetries.While slight breast asymmetries are normal, more sizable breast asymmetries can be improved through this procedure to create a more proportional look.
Dr Herron is experienced with using both silicone and saline implants, in breast augmentation procedures. The implants may be placed under the muscle and breast tissue or just under the breast tissue itself. This procedure is sometimes combined with a breast lift (mastopexy) when the nipple needs to be lifted.
Breast Reduction
Breast reduction is a procedure that removes excess breast tissue, tightens the skin, reduces the nipple areola complex and raises it up to a more desired position.
Patients that suffer from back pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, neck pain, and rashes underneath their breasts are good candidates for a breast reduction. Due to the improvement in physical health many patients experience, insurance companies will often cover a breast reduction surgery.
There are various types of incision approaches used to reduce the size of the breast. You and Dr Herron can discuss which one is best for you.
Breast Lift
Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a procedure that tightens the skin of the breast and raises the nipple, giving the breast a more youthful appearance. Many factors contribute to a loss of volume or fullness in the breast and sagging of the nipple, including age, gravity, pregnancy, breast feeding and weight gain or loss.
Breast lifts are also good for patients who are happy with the size of their breast but not the position or the shape of the breast. Some patients will need both an augmentation and a breast lift to give the patient the desired shape to their breast.
Dr. Herron is pleased to help educate and guide patients regarding the procedures that may be of the most benefit.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Abdominoplasty is a procedure which removes the excess or loose abdominal skin/fat from the overlying muscle.
Pregnancy, weight loss, and previous surgery, are typical factors that contribute to loose skin in the abdominal region.
The procedure removes the loose skin/fat on the abdominal region, tightens the skin on the abdomen, and can also involve tightening up of the rectus muscles which may have spread or separated with pregnancy or weight loss.
Some patients may be candidates for a mini-abdominoplasty.
Body Contouring
Body contouring is an all-encompassing term for liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), brachioplasty (arm lift), and lower body lift.
Candidates for these procedures may have lost weight and have loose skin that hangs. This combination of procedures is done to remove excess skin and fat on the various parts of the body.
Labiaplasty
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess tissue from the labia, either for cosmetic reasons or for women who feel physical discomfort due to enlarged or elongated labia. The term labiaplasty refers to a procedure that reduces the length of the labia minora. It is the most commonly performed female genital plastic surgery procedure. Labiaplasty typically results in shorter labia that no longer hang down below the level of the hair-bearing labia majora. Most patients who experienced symptoms from twisting and tugging of their labia generally find relief after surgery. According to multiple studies, labiaplasty surgery is associated with a high satisfaction rate of over 90 percent. As a mother and woman, Dr. Herron is very happy to help women with this surgical procedure. This procedure is considered cosmetic and will not be covered by your insurance. Please contact our office to set up a very private and complimentary consultation with Dr. Herron for this procedure.
Scar Revision
A scar revision is a procedure that is usually performed when a scar has been present for at least one year, as this is the approximate time it takes for the scar to mature. It involves assessing the scar and determining how to best improve the aesthetic appearance of the scar.
Candidates for a scar revision are patients who are unhappy with the appearance of a scar from trauma, sun exposure, or past surgeries.
Scar revision can be done in the office with local anesthetic.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a procedure that removes fat from discrete areas of the body. Liposuction works best in specific areas of fatty deposits that proper diet and exercise has not been able to eliminate.
Patients that have lost a great deal of weight are generally candidates for a body lift and not liposuction alone, as liposuction is performed on discrete areas of fatty deposits and it does not eliminate the loose skin.
Candidates for liposuction are healthy with good elasticity to their skin. Women typically have liposuction on the abdomen, thighs, hips and knees; men typically have liposuction on their love handles, abdomen and enlarged breasts (gynecomastia).
Male Breast Reduction
Gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, is a condition that science is still exploring. While the cause is not yet known, it has been attributed in some situations to hormonal imbalance, and in some cases chronic diseases. It is more common in adolescence.
A male breast reduction usually involves removing breast tissue, skin and possibly reducing and raising the nipple areola complex. This is typically done with liposuction and direct excision of the breast tissue. However, it is possible to use liposuction alone in some cases to reduce the male breast.
Dr. Herron will consult with you to determine the best approach for you.
Skin Cancer Removal
There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. The most probable cause of skin cancer is sun exposure, however, genetics, tanning beds, immunosuppression, chemicals, chronic wounds and ulcers are some of the other causes.
Once a patient is diagnosed with a skin cancer generally it needs to be removed with surgery. After being removed there can be a hole where the cancer was excised and this would require reconstruction to fill the hole. The goal of the reconstruction is to make a natural, aesthetically pleasing scar and to camouflage any asymmetries that may be present because of the skin cancer excision.
Fat Transfer
Fat transfers are typically used to improve the contour of certain areas of the body that have some asymmetry from previous surgery. Fat transfers can also be used to add subtle fullness and improve contours on the breast combined with breast implants.
The fat for the transfer is harvested from your body – usually the thighs or the abdomen – and then injected into the breast.