Breast Surgery
Breast Augmentation - Breast Reduction - Breast Lift - Short-Scar Techniques
Breast Reconstruction - Nipple Reconstruction - Revision
Breast Augmentation
Male Breast Reduction
Dr. Afridi has completed subspecialized training and is particularly interested in breast surgery. She studied aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery for a year with the internationally recognized surgeon Dr. G. Patrick Maxwell. In addition to helping women who wish to enhance, rejuvenate or reconstruct their breasts, Dr. Afridi performs male breast reduction for men with excess breast tissue.
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction restores a natural, symmetrical appearance to the bosom, maintains body proportion, allows clothes to fit better, and most important of all, boosts self-confidence for women who have lost one or both breasts to mastectomy, or who lack breasts or have asymmetrical breasts due to a congenital or developmental abnormality. Reconstructive surgeons strive to create a new breast and nipple that resemble the woman's natural breast as closely as possible in shape, size and position.
Dr. Afridi subspecialized for a year in breast reconstruction for cancer patients and finds this type of surgery to be exceptionally rewarding for both the patient and her.
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Nipple Reconstruction
Pregnancy can leave you with inverted or stretched nipples that make the breasts look aged or unattractive. Nipple reconstruction reshapes one or both nipples to achieve a pleasing and youthful appearance. Nipple reconstruction may be performed using one of several techniques, including tissue and cartilage flaps, skin grafts and tattooing. It is most often performed as a second- or third-stage procedure in breast reconstruction for women who have undergone mastectomy.
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Short-Scar Techniques
For many years, women who had breast reduction or breast lift surgery were left with prominent scars and the risk of the breasts drooping or flattening over time. The recently popularized short-scar techniques improve upon traditional breast reduction methods to avoid these problems.
The vertical short-scar technique involves making a lollipop-shaped incision in the breast. Tissue beneath the nipple and areole are left intact, allowing Dr. Afridi to consistently provide patients with attractively contoured breasts that stay high. The vertical scars are small and tend to heal well. Avoiding the horizontal scar underneath the breasts allows patient to freely wear deep plunging necklines exposing the cleavage without fear of revealing scars. Because there is no scar extending the side of the breasts, halter tops can also be worn without worry.
» Read more about short-scar techniques for breast lift and breast reduction at Dr. Afridi's office.
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Other Breast Procedures
Read in-depth about many of the breast surgeries Dr. Afridi performs in her Manhattan cosmetic surgery office:
Call to schedule a consultation with Dr. Afridi: (212) 421-
5100
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