Recovery time varies based on the procedure, but typically, you can expect to take 1 to 2 weeks off from work and daily activities. Most patients can resume light activities after two weeks, while strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided for at least 4to 6 weeks. Full recovery can take several months, as swelling subsides and final results appear. During recovery, follow your surgeon’s aftercare instructions for the best outcome with your breast surgery in Monterey.
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If you’ve noticed changes due to aging, genetics, or medical conditions, breast surgery offers personalized treatments tailored to your goals. The procedure can also help restore the appearance and function of the breast after mastectomies or other life-altering experiences. Ultimately, breast surgery is about feeling more comfortable in your body and enhancing your self-esteem, helping you embrace your natural beauty and feel confident in your own skin.
Breast surgery provides a variety of options to address different aesthetic and reconstructive needs, including breast augmentation, lifts, reductions, and reconstruction. Whether you’re looking to enhance breast size and shape, restore volume lost after pregnancy or weight loss, or improve symmetry and proportions, these procedures are designed to help you achieve a more confident and natural look.
What Breast Surgery Treats
Breast surgery procedures can treat a wide variety of concerns, including both aesthetic and medical issues. Depending on the procedure(s) you and your surgeon select, your surgery will address one or more of the following:
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Asymmetry Correction
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Post-Pregnancy Changes
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Sagging or Drooping Breasts
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Increasing Breast Size
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Nipple Positioning
The Benefits of Breast Surgery
Enhanced Appearance
Improve size, shape, and symmetry, creating a more balanced and proportionate silhouette. Whether through augmentation, lift, or reduction, breast surgery enhances overall breast appearance.
Restore Confidence
Many individuals seek breast surgery to address changes caused by pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. By restoring the breasts, we can improve self-esteem and body image, helping you feel more comfortable.
Correct Functional Concerns
Surgery can resolve physical discomfort caused by oversized or uneven breasts. It can reduce back, neck, or shoulder pain and restore natural function after mastectomies or other surgeries.
Meet Dr. Lim
Dr. Soobin Lim is a skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a deep passion for cosmetic surgery and microsurgical breast reconstruction. Dedicated to enhancing both form and function, she combines artistry with advanced surgical techniques to help patients achieve their aesthetic and reconstructive goals.
Featured Breast Surgeries
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation addresses asymmetry, lost volume, or underdeveloped breasts to enhance self-esteem and body balance. Breast surgery in Monterey is ideal if you want to:
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- Increase breast size
- Change breast shape
- Improve breast symmetry
- Improve self-confidence
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Breast Lift
Aging, pregnancy, and weight changes can lead to sagging breasts. At Gallery Plastic Surgery, we can help with a breast lift surgery in Monterey. By repositioning breast tissue and tightening skin, this procedure creates a natural, rejuvenated contour.
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- Reduce excess skin
- Reposition breast tissue
- Restore youthful contours
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Breast Reduction
Excess breast tissue can cause discomfort, back pain, and self-consciousness. Gallery Plastic Surgery provides expert breast reductions in Monterey to help both men and women achieve a more proportionate, comfortable chest. This procedure not only improves physical comfort but also enhances confidence and mobility.
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- Relieves back pain
- Reduces shoulder strain
- Improves body balance
- Eases movement
- Enhances posture
- Boosts well-being
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Breast Implant Revision
This procedure is designed to enhance and correct implant placement to achieve the most comfortable and attractive appearance possible without altering your dimensions.
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- Correct placement
- Relieve Discomfort
- Enhance symmetry and shape
- Adjust breast size
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Pre-Care Instructions
Prior to breast surgery in Monterey, Dr. Lim recommends:
Post-Care Instructions
Following breast surgery in Monterey, Dr. Lim recommends:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Scarring is an inevitable part of any surgery, but our skilled surgeons work to minimize visible scars by placing incisions in discreet locations during your breast surgery in Monterey. For breast augmentation, incisions may be made in the breast fold, around the areola, or in the armpit, depending on the approach. Scars fade over time and become less noticeable, and proper care—such as avoiding sun exposure and following aftercare instructions—can help minimize their appearance.
The ideal candidate for breast surgery is someone in good overall health, with realistic expectations for the procedure. You should be free from any medical conditions that could impair healing or increase surgical risks, such as uncontrolled diabetes or severe heart disease. If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your breasts due to size, shape, or sagging, or if you’ve experienced changes from aging, pregnancy, or weight fluctuations, you may be a great candidate.
