Breast Surgery

Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy

Breast cancer affects about 1 in 8 women in the United States. Anecdotally, most people know someone whose life was changed by breast cancer. At Beleza Plastic Surgery, we’re proud to work hand-in-hand with the medical professionals who fight breast cancer every single day in the Pittsburgh area. And where […]

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Correcting Tubular Breasts

For women with tubular breasts, the first sign of their condition comes during puberty. Something seems off. While other girls develop fuller breasts, their development seems stymied partway through. Their breasts might be asymmetrical, far apart, pointy and tube-shaped rather than perky and round. Unfortunately, for many women, this is […]

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How Aging Affects Our Breasts

Over time, our breasts sag. It’s a natural process and a fact of life. In fact, scientists at UCLA even found that healthy breast tissue ages two to three years faster than the rest of our body. But just because you can’t stop your breasts from sagging entirely doesn’t mean […]

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Breast Reduction in Pop Culture

  If you’ve kept up on the news this week, then you may have seen headlines about “Modern Family” star Ariel Winter’s decision to have her breasts surgically reduced. Winter made the news not only because she’s a celebrity, but also because she’s only 17. Her decision left some people feeling […]

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Working Out After Breast Augmentation

If you’re dedicated to working out, then you know that breaking your exercise routine just doesn’t feel right. For many women who undergo breast augmentation surgery, their biggest question is “When can I get back to the gym?” There’s no one right answer for everyone. Exercising after your breast augmentation […]

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New Split-Muscle Technique

Many skinnier, more athletic women shy away from breast augmentation because they think that the result might not look natural, or that it might get in the way of their active lifestyle. Fortunately, that’s not necessarily true. Using the “split-muscle” technique, Dr. Anna Wooten can effectively place breast implants that […]

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Worried About Breast Augmentation Scarring?

Augmentation with implants can improve the look of your breasts – but what about the scars? Many patients worry that the scarring might undermine the overall effect of their breast enhancement procedure. Fortunately, that anxiety is often unfounded – especially at Beleza. Dr. Wooten employs a variety of approaches that […]

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Anatomical Teardrop vs. Round Breast Implants

Researching breast implant shapes can seem complicated, but, in our office, we make it simple. In consultation, Dr. Wooten will help you explore your options. From brand to size, to shape and placement, everything you need to know about implants will be covered in our office. One common question people […]

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Silicone Vs. Saline: Implants in Pittsburgh

When patients research breast implants, they often get stuck on one question: saline or silicone? Which is the better choice?   Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. If either type of implant were clearly superior, there would only be one type of implant on the market. Both saline and silicone have […]

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Breast Reduction for Your Lifestyle

  Many women who eventually choose to undergo breast reduction surgery endure years of pain and discomfort before they even realize that the procedure is an option. Taylor, whom we spoke to last summer, knew that something wasn’t quite right. At five feet tall, around 100 pounds, she had a […]

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