Liposuction for a Sculpted Waist

A key feature of an hourglass figure is a well-defined waist. Liposuction is a highly effective procedure for removing stubborn fat deposits around the midsection, helping to create a slimmer, more contoured waistline. Liposuction enhances natural curves and improves body proportions by selectively removing fat in areas such as the flanks and abdomen.

Brazilian Butt Lift for Curvier Hips

For those looking to add volume to their hips and buttocks, Brazilian butt lift (BBL) can be the ideal solution. This procedure uses a patient’s own fat, harvested from areas like the abdomen or thighs, to enhance the shape and projection of the buttocks. BBL adds fullness and creates smoother transitions between the waist, hips, and lower body, enhancing the hourglass silhouette.

Breast Augmentation for Upper Body Balance

Achieving an hourglass figure often involves enhancing the upper body to balance wider hips. Breast augmentation with implants or fat transfer can help create a more proportional look by increasing the size and shape of the bust. Dr. Krau customizes each breast augmentation procedure to ensure natural-looking results that complement a patient’s body type and aesthetic goals.

Tummy Tuck for a Flat, Toned Midsection

Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is another procedure that contributes to an hourglass figure by tightening abdominal muscles and removing excess skin. This is particularly beneficial for individuals who have experienced pregnancy or significant weight loss, as it restores a firmer, smoother contour to the midsection.

Create Your Ideal Shape with Dr. Ary Krau

If you’re looking to enhance your curves and achieve a more defined hourglass figure, Dr. Ary Krau can help you explore the best cosmetic procedures for your body type. With years of experience in body contouring, he tailors each procedure to meet the unique needs of his patients. To see for yourself why Dr. Krau is Miami’s most revered breast and body plastic surgeon, schedule a consultation by calling (305) 861-6881.

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When Should You Have Breast Surgery After Breastfeeding?

Women interested in breast surgery after breastfeeding must be done lactating. After weaning, the breasts may take three to six months to settle into their natural state but may take longer for some women. The breast glands slowly decrease in size when lactation ends, and it takes time for the dense breast tissue to soften. It’s best to wait until these changes are complete to achieve more predictable results with breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast reduction.

Future pregnancies may alter your breast surgery results, and it is recommended that women wait until they’re finished having children.

What Type of Breast Surgery Is Best After Breastfeeding?

Breast augmentation and breast lift are the most popular choices among mothers. Tissue deflation and breast ptosis (drooping) are common after pregnancy and nursing. Breast implants with breast augmentation can restore that lost volume, and breast lift elevates and tightens the breasts and corrects nipple size and position.

Breast augmentation has many options, including saline or silicone breast implants in various sizes, shapes, and textures. Dr. Krau will discuss your implant options and recommend a surgical approach to reach your desired results.

Breast lift is often a good choice for women with moderate to severe breast ptosis and may be combined with breast augmentation. Excess skin tissue is removed during breast lift surgery, and the nipples and tissues are repositioned higher on the chest wall for a perky, youthful contour.

Fat grafting breast augmentation is another option for women who want a mild size increase that restores lost volume. Fat grafting can also be combined with breast lift. The process harvests unwanted fat from a stubborn area such as the abdomen, purifies the fat, and injects the fat cells into the upper portion of the breast for natural breast enhancement without implants.

Breast reduction is another procedure for postpartum women. The breasts often swell one or more cup sizes during pregnancy and breastfeeding and may not decrease after weaning. Breast reduction surgery removes the excess breast tissue for a breast size that is more proportionate with the body shape.

Learn More About Breast Surgery After Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a rewarding experience for many women and is celebrated during National Breastfeeding Month in August. If you’re interested in breast surgery after breastfeeding, contact our board-certified plastic surgeon in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Krau by calling (305) 861-6881.

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Are You Satisfied With Your Cleavage?

Cleavage refers to breast closeness and is a common request from women who are considering breast surgery. Women with small breasts often notice that they are farther apart, leaving them with little to no cleavage. They often desire breasts that are closer together, which can improve their appearance in certain clothing. If you are unsatisfied with your cleavage and considering breast surgery, it is important to bring this up to Dr. Krau, who will factor your desired results into your treatment plan.

Best Breast Surgery for Cleavage

When it comes to breast surgery, the desired amount of cleavage is as important a decision as volume, implant size, and implant type. Breast augmentation is a great choice for giving you the cleavage you desire. For some patients, simply increasing the size of the breasts can improve cleavage; however, this is not the case for all. Breasts that are farther apart may not gain ample cleavage even after augmentation. As your treatment plan is being created, Dr. Krau evaluate your anatomy and make note of the following key factors:

• breastbone
• chest wall
• nipple position
• amount of cleavage desired

Dr. Krau will then determine the best implant size, shape, and positioning for cleavage. Although implants placed closer together can bring volume to the upper pole of the breast and help with the appearance of cleavage, the result may be slight if other factors are not considered. Generally, the implant should be in alignment with the nipple; implants that are too off-centered from the nipple may appear unnatural.  For example, implants that are placed higher up may give you more cleavage but may appear less natural than other placements. Likewise, implants cannot be placed too close together, or the area of demarcation becomes less defined, creating an unflattering effect.

Breast Surgery by Dr. Krau

Experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Krau is well-versed in breast surgery techniques that can improve cleavage. He consistently combines extensive experience with dedication to patient satisfaction, and is committed to giving you the results you desire. If you are ready to learn more about your surgical options for enhancing your cleavage, call the office at (305) 861-6881 or book a consultation.

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Raising the Areola

Breast sagging (or ptosis) is a common effect of the aging process. That’s why breast lift — a rejuvenating surgery that removes excess skin to elevate the position of the breasts — is so popular. Dr. Krau considers the areolas in each breast lift that he performs. As breast volume sags, the areolas tend to hang lower near the breast crease. To make the breasts look more youthful, he repositions them higher on the breasts. He also ensures that the nipples are “perky” (pointing outward) since many nipples start to point downward with age.

Reducing Areola Size

Areola size differs significantly from woman to woman, with some women even noticing a fluctuation in their areola size during their lifetime. For women who are dissatisfied with having large areolas, Dr. Krau can make an incision around the areola and carefully remove some of the pigmented skin, which will make the areola appear smaller in size. This is also a good method for fixing asymmetry issues so that both areolas look identical.

Deemphasizing the Nipple

Some women feel that their nipples are a little too prominent on their breasts, even through clothing. Usually, this occurs because the nipple extends further from the breast than the average nipple. Luckily, Dr. Krau can carefully remove the tips of the nipples, so they do not protrude as far. And for women who feel their nipples are too wide, Dr. Krau can shrink the circumference by removing tissue from the sides.

Correcting Inverted Nipples

About one in every 10 women have an inverted nipple — sometimes two. Inverted (or “retracted”) nipples are those that either point inward or lie flat on the areola. Some women choose to correct nipple inversion for cosmetic reasons, while others do it so they can breastfeed more effectively and with less discomfort. With surgery, Dr. Krau can make an inverted nipple point outward without significantly interfering with the milk ducts.

Discuss Nipple Alterations with Dr. Krau

For years, Dr. Krau has been Miami’s leading breast surgeon due to his anatomical knowledge, top-notch surgical skills and personalized care. If you are displeased with the appearance of your nipples, schedule a consultation to find out exactly what plastic surgery can do for you. Please call (305) 861-6881 today.

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Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco, who stars on the hit show “The Big Bang Theory,” is not shy about her decision to have her breasts augmented when she was 18 years old. She called her surgery “the best thing ever” in an interview last year with Redbook. ”My implants made me feel more confident in my body. It wasn’t about trying to be a porn star or wanting to look hot and sexy.”

Nicole Richie

Though she has not personally confirmed it, Nicole Richie is rumored to have undergone breast augmentation after nursing two children diminished the shape and size of her breasts. US Weekly speculated that the now-34-year-old television star and designer had breast implants placed in 2011. A source told the magazine, “[Nicole’s} pregnancies took a toll. She said breastfeeding killed what boobs she did have!”

Ariel Winter

Not every starlet wants to go bigger. Ariel Winter, the 17-year-old star of ABC’s “Modern Family” made headlines this summer when she confessed to having breast reduction surgery. The 5’ 1” actress went from a size 32F cup to a 34D to address physical and emotional pain from her oversized breasts.

She told Glamour, “It’s something that I did to better my life and better my health, and I think that can benefit a lot of young girls. I have felt happier with myself than I ever have.”

Patricia Heaton

The 57-year-old leading lady on “The Middle” (previously of “Everybody Loves Raymond”) admitted to People that she had breast lift and a tummy tuck after giving birth to her children. “I had four C-sections and my stomach looked like the map of the world. My breasts were hanging down to here from breastfeeding those babies, and my nipples were like platters. I wanted to fit into the gowns that I finally got to wear,” Heaton confessed.

Enjoy a Better Breast Appearance and More Confidence

Are you tired of feeling insecure about your breast appearance? Do these stories inspire you to explore your surgical treatment options? If so, Dr. Krau invites you to schedule an informational consultation at his practice. Call (305) 861-6881 today to make an appointment with the doctor.

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On the rare occasion that a breast surgery complication does arise — for example, an implant ripples or capsular contracture develops — Dr. Ary Krau can perform revision breast surgery. One of the tools he uses in complex or tricky breast revision cases is a biomaterial called acellular dermal matrix.

What Is Acellular Dermal Matrix?

Think of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) as “scaffolding” for the breast tissue. It is a lattice-like skin graft from which the cells have been removed. ADM is placed within the breast to support the natural tissue; over time, your own cells grow into the framework and gradually your tissue replaces the graft. This provides a thicker and stronger layer of tissue than what would have developed without the ADM. Your blood vessels also grow into the material so it has its own blood supply.

Once placed, you cannot feel ADM. It takes about six months for the body to absorb the material.

Studies have shown excellent revision breast surgery outcomes with ADM. While it is almost always used in breast revision operations, it may occasionally be used in primary breast surgery, if Dr. Krau deems it medically appropriate.

“Making the Unsolvable Solvable”

ADM affords Dr. Krau the opportunity to treat complex complications and deliver beautiful outcomes in cases that would otherwise be unsolvable. Here are a few examples of how Dr. Krau uses ADM:

Correct Implant Position

If a patient has a large, loose implant capsule, this may cause the implants to sit too low/too far apart or shift out to the side. Dr. Krau can use ADM to redefine the implant capsule, making it tighter. This secures the implant in the right position.

Treat Capsular Contracture

Capsular contracture is a condition in which the breasts become hard, deformed and uncomfortable. The implant capsule is essentially too tight, squeezing the implant and causing it to contract and distort. By placing ADM along the bottom edge of the chest muscle and in the crease underneath the breast, Dr. Krau prevents the capsule from hardening around the implant.

Manage Implant Rippling

ADM can be used to disguise implant rippling (more common in saline implants) in patients with thin skin. The graft is placed over the implant to add more of a barrier between the implant and the skin.

In case you would like to do more research on ADM, Dr. Krau prefers to use the Strattice and AlloDerm brands.

If you have breast implants and suspect there has been a complication, you may need breast revision surgery. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Krau to learn more. Call (305) 861-6881 today.

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