Cosmetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery in Lethbridge, Alberta
Confidence begins with feeling comfortable in your own skin. At Lethbridge Plastic Surgery, breast surgeries are carefully tailored to your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals to help you rediscover your confidence. From subtle enhancements to transformative reshaping, the team combines skill, compassion, and personalized care in every procedure.
What You Need to Know Before Breast Surgery
Before undergoing breast surgery, it’s important to have a clear understanding of your goals, the different procedure options, and what to expect during recovery. Every patient’s body and vision are unique, which is why personalized consultation and careful planning are essential. We’re here to help you learn and understand the benefits, risks, and timeline so you can feel confident and prepared for your transformation journey.
Explore Our Comprehensive Surgical Procedures
Your journey is unique, and so is the care we provide. From subtle refinements to transformative changes, we offer personalized procedures to help you feel more at home in your skin.
Explore Your Breast Surgery Options
Your goals matter—whether you’re reclaiming comfort, restoring balance, or simply feeling more like yourself. Our team takes the time to understand your vision and offers a full range of breast procedures to support it, always with care and precision.
These surgeries may complement an arm lift or tummy tuck, and may be part of a comprehensive upper body lift procedure.
Expert Insight Into Breast Procedures in Alberta
There are several types of breast surgeries, each designed to meet different needs and aesthetic goals. Breast augmentation enhances size and shape using implants, while a breast lift (mastopexy) repositions and reshapes sagging breasts for a more youthful contour.
Breast reduction removes excess tissue for physical relief and improved proportions. For men, gynecomastia surgery reduces enlarged breast tissue to create a flatter, more masculine chest. But don’t worry, your surgeon will help guide you to the procedure, or combination, that best suits your body and your vision.
While every patient is unique, most people can expect the initial healing period to last one to two weeks after breast surgery. During this time, it’s common to experience swelling, tightness, and mild discomfort, which can be managed with medication and proper post-operative care.
Light activities can usually be resumed after a week, but you’ll want to wait 4–6 weeks before returning to exercise or heavy lifting. Your care team will provide personalized recovery instructions to support a smooth and safe process.
Yes, most patients benefit from taking a few days to a week off work, depending on the nature of their surgery and the physical demands of their job.
While you may feel well enough to move around within a day or two, you’ll likely need assistance with tasks like childcare, cooking, or lifting anything heavy. Having support at home, especially during the first few days, can make a big difference in your comfort and recovery.
While breast surgery can be performed year-round, many patients prefer to schedule their procedure during the fall or winter months. Cooler weather allows for looser, more concealing clothing during the healing phase, and time off during holidays can help with recovery planning. That said, the best time is ultimately when it works best for your body, lifestyle, and support system.
Yes, many breast enhancement options are designed to look natural. Techniques like moderate-profile implants can enhance your shape subtly and beautifully. Your surgeon will customize the approach to suit your body and goals, aiming for results that feel like a natural, confident you. The focus is on enhancing your beauty, not changing who you are.
Before & Afters
