Breast Surgery

The Few Institute offers breast augmentation, breast lift, and breast reduction from its Chicago location. Breast augmentation uses saline or silicone implants placed over or under the pectoral muscle, with incision placement and implant profile selected to suit each patient's anatomy and aesthetic preference. Breast lift (mastopexy) restores the position and shape of the breast without implants. Breast reduction addresses macromastia symptoms including back pain, shoulder grooving, and skin irritation. All breast procedures are performed by Dr. Julius Few, with individual surgical planning following a formal consultation.

Breast surgery at The Few Institute for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Chicago encompasses the core surgical procedures for breast enhancement, restoration, and reduction, performed by Dr. Julius W. Few — a Harvard-trained, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose aesthetic experience spans over 26 years. Breast augmentation at the practice uses both saline-filled and silicone gel implants, with implant type, profile, size, and surface texture selected through a combination of dimensional planning based on the patient's chest wall measurements and soft tissue envelope, and patient aesthetic preference established during the pre-operative consultation. Implant placement is tailored individually: submuscular positioning (under the pectoralis major muscle) offers additional soft tissue coverage for patients with thin existing breast tissue, while subglandular or dual-plane placement may be preferred for patients with adequate native tissue or who wish to minimise muscle distortion during physical activity. Breast lift (mastopexy) corrects ptosis — the descent of the breast and nipple-areolar complex relative to the inframammary fold — that occurs with ageing, weight fluctuation, and following pregnancy and breast-feeding. The procedure repositions the nipple-areolar complex to a more youthful height, reshapes the breast parenchyma into a tighter, more projecting mound, and excises the excess skin envelope. Lift technique (periareolar, vertical, or inverted-T) is selected based on the degree of ptosis and the amount of skin excision required. Breast augmentation and lift can be combined in a single operative setting for patients with both volume loss and ptosis. Breast reduction surgery addresses symptomatic macromastia through removal of excess breast tissue, fat, and skin, reducing breast weight and volume while reshaping the residual breast into a proportionate form. Functional indications — neck and upper back pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, skin irritation under the inframammary fold, and activity limitation — are documented for potential insurance reimbursement of all or part of the surgical fee. Chicago patients consulting at the John Hancock Center location receive the full pre-operative assessment including imaging review where applicable, and the practice's CareCredit affiliation provides flexible financing options for elective cases.