Breast Surgery

Dr. Jacob Bloom performs a full range of breast surgical procedures at his Gold Coast Chicago practice, including breast augmentation with silicone or saline implants, breast lift (mastopexy) using five distinct techniques from crescent to full anchor scar, breast reduction, combined augmentation-mastopexy, inverted nipple correction, and breast reconstruction. Implant options span silicone and saline, round and teardrop profiles, smooth and textured surfaces, and sub-muscular or sub-glandular pocket placement. Incision approaches include inframammary and periareolar. Procedures are performed as outpatient surgery under IV sedation.

Breast surgery at Bloom Plastic Surgery in Chicago encompasses the full spectrum of aesthetic and reconstructive breast procedures, performed by Dr. Jacob Bloom — a Harvard-fellowship-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon who has completed peer-reviewed research published in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Aesthetic Surgery journals. Breast augmentation is offered using both silicone and saline implants across a wide size range (175cc to 800cc) with round or teardrop shapes, smooth or textured surfaces, and pocket placement chosen between the sub-muscular and sub-glandular planes to suit each patient's existing tissue envelope, chest wall anatomy, and aesthetic objectives. Incision options are discussed at consultation, with inframammary and periareolar approaches available. Breast lift (mastopexy) is available as a standalone procedure or in combination with augmentation, addressing ptosis through five distinct techniques — crescent, circumareolar (Benelli), vertical, full anchor, and combined augmentation-mastopexy — selected based on the degree of ptosis and desired outcome. Recovery involves one week away from light activities, with submersion and heavy lifting restricted for several weeks to months. Breast reduction surgery relieves the physical symptoms associated with macromastia, including neck and back pain, shoulder grooving, and skin irritation beneath the breast fold, while reshaping the breast to a proportion better suited to the patient's frame. Inverted nipple correction is available for patients with congenitally inverted nipples or inversion that has developed with age or following breastfeeding. Breast reconstruction services are available to patients who have undergone mastectomy or other oncological breast surgery, with implant-based and autologous tissue options evaluated at consultation. All surgical breast procedures are performed on an outpatient basis under IV sedation at the Chicago Gold Coast location. Pre-operative consultations include a thorough breast assessment, discussion of technique options, and planning for the post-operative recovery period. The practice accepts Traditional Medicare and select Blue Cross Blue Shield plans for medically indicated procedures. CareCredit and Cherry Financing are available for patients seeking payment plan options.