Dr. Hazem Khout offers a comprehensive range of cosmetic breast procedures aimed at enhancing shape, size, and symmetry. These procedures are often performed not only for aesthetic reasons but also to address physical discomfort or asymmetry resulting from previous surgeries or natural development.
1. Breast Augmentation (Implant or Fat Transfer)
Breast augmentation is designed to increase the size and improve the projection of the breasts.
- Goals: Achieve better balance with the body contour, restore volume lost due to pregnancy or weight fluctuation, or correct natural asymmetry.
- Methods:
- Breast Implants: Silicone or saline implants are placed either above or below the chest muscle (Pectoralis Major). Dr. Khout prioritizes modern techniques, often using minimal incision approaches.
- Fat Transfer (Lipofilling): Fat is harvested from another area of the body (e.g., abdomen, flanks) via liposuction, processed, and injected into the breasts. This method offers a subtle, natural increase in size and volume, often used for refinement or minor corrections.
2. Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty)
Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to achieve a size more proportionate to the patient's body frame.
- Medical Necessity:This procedure frequently provides relief from chronic symptoms associated with large breasts, including:
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain.
- Skeletal deformities and postural issues.
- Skin irritation beneath the breast fold.
- Surgical Principle: Multiple techniques are available (e.g., vertical scar, inverted T), all focused on lifting the nipple and areola complex and reshaping the remaining tissue for a smaller, lighter, and firmer result.
3. Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
A mastopexy, or breast lift, raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue, restoring a more youthful and elevated contour.
- Indications: Mastopexy is typically sought after significant weight loss, age-related changes, or post-pregnancy volume loss, where the breast volume remains but the skin envelope has stretched.
- Augmentation vs. Lift: It is crucial to understand that a lift primarily addresses position, not volume. Patients desiring both a lift and increased volume may require an Augmentation-Mastopexy (combined procedure).
- Nipple Repositioning: The nipple and areola are repositioned higher on the breast mound for an aesthetically improved appearance.
Consultation and Planning
Every aesthetic procedure begins with a detailed, confidential consultation to discuss the patient’s goals, review anatomical factors, and finalize the precise surgical plan. Dr. Khout utilizes advanced imaging and measurement tools to ensure predictable and harmonious results.