Breast surgery begins with understanding what you want to change and what your anatomy can reasonably support. Whether your concern is volume, breast position, proportion or a previous implant result, the right procedure should fit your frame and feel consistent with the way you want to look in and out of clothing.
At Balikian Plastic Surgery, Dr. Shain Cuber evaluates your breast tissue, skin elasticity, chest dimensions and stage of life before recommending a surgical plan. Use the guide below to understand the available procedures, then meet with Dr. Cuber to determine which approach best matches your anatomy and goals.
Breast augmentation enhances fullness and shape with implants for a natural, proportionate and beautifully balanced silhouette.
Breast augmentation with lift restores youthful position and adds fullness with implants for a lifted, shapely and balanced result.
Breast lift surgery raises and reshapes sagging breasts to restore a youthful contour, improved projection and natural balance.
Breast reduction surgery decreases size to ease discomfort, refine shape and create better balance and lasting confidence.
Breast revision surgery refines or corrects previous breast procedures to improve shape, symmetry and long-lasting confidence.
Dr. Cuber has performed aesthetic breast surgery for more than 25 years. During that time, he has developed specific approaches to implant placement and breast shaping while maintaining a consistent philosophy: listen carefully to what the patient wants, evaluate what her anatomy can support and explain the tradeoffs honestly.
Patients choose Dr. Cuber for:
The objective is not to apply the same operation to every patient. It is to select and perform the procedure that best addresses her anatomy while creating a result that remains proportionate to her frame.
The procedure a patient initially requests is not always the procedure that will best address her concern. Dr. Cuber begins by identifying what has changed: breast volume, breast position, overall size or a previous implant result.
Begin by considering what you would most like to change.
This gives Dr. Cuber a starting point, but the appropriate procedure can only be determined after examining the breast tissue, skin and chest.
Each breast procedure addresses a different anatomical concern.
The distinction matters. An implant can restore volume, but it cannot reliably correct significant breast descent. A lift can reposition the breast, but it does not create the same upper fullness as an implant.
Dr. Cuber evaluates more than breast size. His examination considers:
These findings determine what the tissues can reasonably support and whether one procedure or a combination will be needed.
A patient’s desired result and her anatomy must be considered together.
For augmentation, the skin and muscle can stretch to accommodate an implant, but only to a certain extent. An implant that is too large for the available tissue can look unnatural and place unnecessary stress on the breast.
For a lift or reduction, the amount of loose skin, breast tissue and descent determines the incision pattern required. A shorter incision is not necessarily better if it prevents the surgeon from adequately reshaping the breast.
Dr. Cuber explains these limitations and tradeoffs before surgery so the plan is based on realistic expectations rather than a predetermined cup size or a photograph of someone else’s result.
Dr. Cuber begins by listening to what you would like to change and how you want to look in clothing, swimwear and daily life. He then examines your breast position, tissue, skin, chest dimensions and natural asymmetries.
From there, he will explain:
The purpose of the consultation is not to push the patient toward a particular procedure. It is to determine what her anatomy needs and give her enough information to make a confident, informed decision.
Which breast procedure is right for me?
It depends on your goals and anatomy. During your consultation, Dr. Cuber will review options and recommend a plan that fits your shape, lifestyle, and timeline.
Do I need a breast lift with my augmentation?
If the nipple sits low or there is significant sagging, a lift may be recommended to position the breast correctly and create a natural result.
How do I choose implant size and type?
Sizing is a guided process. You will try on sizers, review photos, and discuss saline or silicone options so your choice matches your proportions and goals.
What is recovery like after breast surgery?
Most patients return to light activity in about one week. Exercise and heavier lifting usually resume at four to six weeks with clearance from Dr. Cuber.
Will my results look natural?
Yes. Planning focuses on proportion, soft tissue support, and implant placement when used. The goal is a result that looks like you.
How long do breast implants last?
Implants are not lifetime devices. Many patients enjoy their results for years. Dr. Cuber will discuss monitoring and when an exchange may be appropriate.
Can fat transfer be used instead of implants?
Yes. Fat transfer can softly enhance contour and correct small asymmetries. It can be used alone or to refine results with implants.
Will I have visible scars?
Incisions are placed carefully and typically fade over time with proper care. You will receive a scar care plan to support healing.
Can I breastfeed after surgery?
Many patients can breastfeed after augmentation or lift. Individual outcomes vary. Dr. Cuber will plan incision and technique with future goals in mind.
How soon will I see my final results?
Shape improves right away. Swelling settles over several weeks, and results continue to refine as tissues soften over the next few months.
Patients trust Dr. Shain Cuber for his warm, personalized approach, advanced surgical techniques and results that look natural and refined.
