Breast Surgery (Augmentation, Reduction & Lift)

Dr. Rittinger's practice in Nuremberg offers the full spectrum of breast surgery: augmentation with implants, reduction for symptomatic or aesthetic relief, lift to correct ptosis after weight loss or pregnancy, implant exchange or removal, and correction of gynaecomastia in men. All procedures are performed under general anaesthesia at St. Theresien-Krankenhaus Nürnberg, with personalised planning during an initial consultation. Statutory and private insurance patients are both accepted.

Breast surgery encompasses several distinct procedures that Dr. med. Clemens Rittinger performs at his Nuremberg plastic surgery practice, with all operations carried out at St. Theresien-Krankenhaus under general anaesthesia in a full hospital setting. Breast augmentation (Brustvergrößerung) places implants — silicone gel being the most common choice — to increase volume, improve symmetry or restore breast tissue lost after pregnancy or weight changes. During consultation the surgeon discusses implant size, shape, surface texture and the most appropriate incision site, along with placement (above or below the pectoralis muscle) to suit each patient's anatomy. Breast reduction (Brustverkleinerung) relieves physical symptoms such as back and shoulder pain, postural strain and skin irritation caused by disproportionately large breasts, while reshaping and lifting the breast at the same time. It is one of the few breast procedures that statutory insurers may fund where a medical indication is documented. Breast lift (Bruststraffung) tightens and reshapes breast tissue that has become loose and ptotic — common after significant weight loss, multiple pregnancies or with age — without necessarily changing overall volume. It can be combined with implants where volume restoration is also desired. Implant exchange and removal addresses ageing implants, capsular contracture, implant-related symptoms or a wish to change size or type. Gynaecomastia correction (Gynäkomastie-Korrektur) removes excess glandular or fatty breast tissue in men, often combined with liposuction of the lateral chest. Dr. Rittinger holds dual board certification in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery and in General Surgery, and is a DGPRÄC member — standards that indicate rigorous specialist training and ongoing peer accountability. The practice in Nuremberg, Bavaria accepts statutory insurance (GKV), private insurance and self-pay patients; English-language consultations are available.