The size and shape of one’s breasts is a major concern for many women. Women with smaller breasts wish for bigger breasts, a la Pamela Anderson. Those who have pendulous breasts may suffer from backache and other medical problems and they are keen to get the size of their breasts reduced. Women in their forties get breast lifts done to perk up those sagging breasts, while those who have had breast cancer, have mammoplasty to restore their breasts. Here is an exhaustive list of the different types of breast surgeries:

Breast Augmentation Surgery: This is the most common form of breast surgery and involves surgically opening the breast area and inserting silicone or saline implants to add volume to the breasts. The areola and nipple may also be relocated to provide a natural look to the breasts.

Breast Reduction Surgery: Women with large, pendulous breasts opt to have breast reduction surgery done to relieve back pain and stress on the spine. The procedure involves removing some breast tissue and then repositioning the nipple and the areola.

Breast Lifts: Breast lifts are done to perk up sagging breasts. This surgery is carried out by making small incisions along the natural lines of the breast. The skin on the lower part of the breast is removed and the breast tissue, nipple and areola are moved up to a higher position. Sutures are used to close the incisions once the nipple and areola are realigned.

Mammoplasty: Mammoplasty is a breast surgery procedure that may be performed in order to replace breast tissue that has been removed as a result of cancer or an accident. The surgeon may use tissue from other parts of the body or breast augmentation devices to reconstruct the damages area of the breast.