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Serving Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Beyond — Breast Enhancement Options

Age takes its toll on all of us in a variety of ways. Unfortunately, breasts are often among the first areas of the body where time leaves its mark. On the bright side, our modern technology and understanding of anatomy allow us to overcome some of our complaints, whether they be related to aging or any other aspect of life. At his Bethesda practice located conveniently near Washington, D.C. and the Virginia area, Dr. Mark E. Richards offers breast enhancement procedures — including breast lift and breast reduction — to his valued clients from Maryland and throughout the nation so that they can enjoy some of the finer benefits of modern life. Please take a moment to learn more about what these procedures can do to enhance your figure, and feel free to contact this renowned Washington, D.C. plastic surgeon with any questions you may have.

Breast Lift

The mature but still youthful feminine form is a powerfully iconic image in cultures all over the world, having inspired art and religious worship throughout history. The image, though eternal in the mind, loses its suppleness all too quickly in the flesh. Time and gravity make breasts sag, robbing the skin of its elasticity and mammary tissue of its internal support. The result is often discomfort and a physical appearance that many women find unattractive.

Dr. Mark E. Richards believes that things don’t necessarily have to be that way, and his clients in Washington, D.C. and Virginia who have sought breast enhancement through breast lift can attest to the power of that belief in action. Dr. Richards has years of experience performing breast lift surgery, using it to restore youthful beauty. He also sometimes performs this procedure as part of a program of plastic surgery after weight loss for bariatric surgery patients. Dr. Richards’ status as one of the most progressive cosmetic surgeons in the country makes him especially well-suited to perform this procedure, as new techniques consistently allow it to be performed with better results and less scarring.

Mastopexy (the medical term for a breast lift) comes in a variety of styles. All of them aim to adjust one or more of the three factors that determine the shape of the breast: the skin of the bust area, the structure of the tissue inside the breasts, and the volume of that tissue. Breast enhancement is often possible by removing or pulling portions of these structures upwards; frequently, breast implants are used in combination with a lift to add volume and achieve an ideal shape.

A full breast lift involves making an incision around part of the areola, another at the bottom of the breast, and a third in between those two. This method allows the surgeon the most freedom to sculpt the final breast shape. The modified breast lift produces less scarring, since it uses fewer incisions, though the resulting shape may be less ideal. Each method of breast enhancement has its advantages, and Dr. Richards will help you decide which is best for you. Contact his Virginia and Washington, D.C. area office today to learn more about what breast enhancement and lift — perhaps in conjunction with an arm lift or a cheek lift — can do for you.

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Breast Reduction

While most women considering cosmetic breast surgery wish their breasts were larger than they naturally are, many women will attest that extremely large breasts can be too much of a good thing. Breasts that are too large for a woman’s frame can lead to back and neck pain, breathing problems, stooped shoulders, and stretched skin. Even in the absence of these complications, some women consider their breasts too large in proportion to their frames to be considered aesthetically pleasing. Given the cosmetic and potentially serious medical considerations, breast reduction surgery is often a wise course of action. In this procedure, incisions are made as inconspicuously as possible and then excess fat and mammary gland tissue are removed. The skin is tightened and sutured back together to give the patient a firmer, more shapely bust.

If the description of these struggles is all too familiar to you, please contact Dr. Mark E. Richards today. Well-versed in recent developments that allow the operation to be carried out with as little scarring as possible, Dr. Richards has been providing breast reduction procedures for patients in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia for many years. He understands that breast enhancement, both for health and for beauty, sometimes means breast reduction. Learn more about this procedure by visiting our video gallery.

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Whether your breasts have been affected by age or overexpansion, please take a moment to contact the Washington, D.C. and Virginia-area practice of Dr. Mark E. Richards to learn what a breast enhancement, lift, or reduction performed at his Maryland clinic can do to restore your body. If you would like information on any other procedures that you cannot find on this site, please let us know about them.

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11300 Rockville Pike Suite 912
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Phone: (301) 468-3458

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See firsthand how Dr. Richards has helped patients across Northern Virginia, Maryland, the Washington, D.C. area, and the entire nation with his advanced cosmetic surgery techniques. View our online video gallery and learn how the transformations happen.