Breast Surgery

Dr. David Whiteman at Southern Plastic Surgery performs a comprehensive range of breast procedures for Atlanta-area patients, including breast augmentation with saline or silicone implants, breast lift (mastopexy), breast reduction, and breast revision surgery for patients with prior implants. Additional offerings include mommy makeover and Grammy makeover combination packages, male breast reduction (gynecomastia correction), and female-to-male top transition surgery. Implant placement is typically sub-pectoral, with incision site selected based on patient anatomy and preference. Sizing uses individual measurement protocols averaging approximately 189cc per cup size.

Breast surgery at Southern Plastic Surgery in Duluth, Georgia is performed by Dr. David M. Whiteman — a double board-certified plastic surgeon with over thirty years of operative experience serving the Atlanta metro area. Breast augmentation at the practice uses either saline or silicone gel implants, with implant selection, profile, and size determined through detailed anatomical measurements and a comprehensive consultation process. Standard placement is sub-pectoral (under the pectoralis major muscle), providing additional tissue coverage and a more natural appearance for patients with limited natural breast tissue. Incision options include the inframammary crease, periareolar, and transaxillary approaches, each offering different scar placement and access advantages. The practice's sizing approach uses objective anatomical measurements alongside patient goals, with an average of approximately 189cc per cup size increase as a planning guideline. Breast lift (mastopexy) surgery addresses ptosis — the downward displacement and loss of projection of the breast that occurs with ageing, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight fluctuation. The procedure repositions the nipple-areola complex to a more anatomically appropriate height, reshapes the breast parenchyma to restore anterior projection, and removes redundant skin to tighten the breast envelope. Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) removes excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin to alleviate macromastia-related symptoms including neck and back pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, skin irritation beneath the breast fold, and difficulty with physical activity. Breast revision surgery addresses complications or aesthetic dissatisfaction from prior augmentation, including implant displacement, capsular contracture, implant malposition, rippling, or desire for size change. For transgender and gender-diverse patients, Dr. Whiteman performs female-to-male top surgery (bilateral mastectomy with chest masculinisation) as part of the practice's inclusive surgical offerings. Combination mommy makeover and Grammy makeover packages allow multiple procedures — typically breast surgery alongside body contouring — to be performed in a single operative setting where safety permits, reducing total recovery time. Gynecomastia correction for male patients addresses excess breast tissue or glandular enlargement through a combination of liposuction and direct tissue excision depending on tissue composition and degree of ptosis. All breast surgery consultations at the Duluth practice include a thorough discussion of risks, expected outcomes, and recovery. Financing through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit is available.