Type
Breast Surgery
Duration
2 hours
Westlake Plastic Surgery in Austin offers a full range of breast procedures including augmentation with silicone or saline implants, mastopexy (breast lift) in anchor, lollipop, and donut techniques, breast reduction using vertical or anchor scar approaches, and implant removal. Dr. Caridi tailors each procedure to individual anatomy and goals, with outpatient surgery performed in the clinic's fully accredited in-office surgical suite. Recovery varies by procedure, with most patients returning to light activity within one week.
About this treatment
Dr. Robert Caridi at Westlake Plastic Surgery brings over three decades of specialised expertise to breast surgery in Austin, Texas. Breast augmentation is among the most requested procedures at the practice, with silicone implants chosen by approximately 80% of patients due to their natural feel. Implant placement options include submuscular and subglandular positioning, with incision choices spanning inframammary, periareolar, transaxillary, and…
For patients experiencing ptosis (drooping), mastopexy restores breast shape and elevation using the technique most appropriate to the degree of descent. The anchor (inverted-T) scar technique is used for significant ptosis, while the vertical lollipop technique reduces visible scarring in moderate cases. Crescent and peri-areolar (donut) approaches address mild ptosis with the shortest incision length. The national reference average for a breast lift is…
Breast reduction at Westlake addresses both aesthetic concerns and physical discomfort caused by macromastia. Techniques include the vertical scar lollipop method, keyhole anchor approach, and liposuction-only reduction for suitable candidates. Dr. Caridi also offers his BRA (Breast Reduction with Augmentation) procedure — simultaneously reducing volume while improving projection for patients whose goals include both elements.
National average reference for breast lift ~$8,553; augmentation and reduction pricing provided at free consultation. Financing available through Cherry, CareCredit, and PatientFi.