Procedures we offer.
Procedures we offer.
Joshua DeSerres, MD, FRCSC
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Enhance Your Confidence with Breast Procedures in Edmonton
Our cosmetic breast procedures in Edmonton involve a unique approach to each patient to ensure their specific goals can be met. This may involve a breast augmentation, breast lift (mastopexy), or a combination of these procedures to achieve each patient’s unique goals. Dr. DeSerres believes that this all starts from a comprehensive consultation to before a breast augmentation or breast lift understand each patient’s goals and to provide an individualized approach to each patient.
Many women considering breast surgery in Edmonton, Alberta, are weighing more than one concern simultaneously: lost volume after pregnancy or weight change, sagging that no longer responds to fit or support, or physical discomfort tied to breast size. These concerns don't always call for the same procedure, which is why an individualized plan matters before any surgical decision is made.
Dr. Joshua DeSerres offers breast augmentation and breast lift surgery in Edmonton, as well as combination procedures built around each patient's anatomy and goals.
Breast Procedures We Offer At a Glance
Our practice offers a comprehensive range of surgical procedures tailored to your aesthetic goals, including:
Breast Augmentation: Volume restoration with implants or fat transfer.
Breast Lift (Mastopexy): Repositions and reshapes without adding volume.
Augmentation-Mastopexy: Combined volume and lift in one surgery.
Breast Reduction: Addresses physical discomfort and proportion concerns.
Let’s take a closer look at each of these procedures.
Breast Lift Surgery in Edmonton
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Breast augmentation is designed to enhance the size and shape of the breasts, with the use of implants to achieve a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing silhouette. During a comprehensive consultation, a personalized surgical plan will be created to meet each patient's unique goals. While some patients seek a subtle, natural-looking result and other patients seek a more noticeable change in volume, Dr. DeSerres ensures each procedure is tailored to the patient’s unique goals for surgery to help them achieve their ideal breast appearance.
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Mastopexy, or breast lift surgery, is designed to raise and reshape sagging breasts, restoring a youthful and perky appearance. By removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue, this procedure provides a more lifted and firm breast contour. Dr. Joshua DeSerres offers personalized consultations to understand each patient's goals and develop a tailored surgical plan, ensuring natural-looking results and enhanced confidence.
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Augmentation-mastopexy, a combination of breast augmentation and lift, enhances breast size while also lifting and reshaping sagging breasts for a fuller and more youthful appearance. This dual procedure not only improves breast volume but also provides a firmer, lifted contour, enhancing overall breast aesthetics.
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Large breasts are often heavy and may droop over time. A breast reduction (bilateral reduction mammoplasty) provides a substantial decrease in breast size as well as lifting the breast tissue. Although the procedure can be done at any time, the best, long-term, aesthetic results occurs when the potential patient is at a happy stable weight and finished having children.
Why Choose Dr. Joshua DeSerres for Breast Surgery in Edmonton?
Dr. DeSerres is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) and completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of Alberta. He holds hospital privileges at the Royal Alexandra, Grey Nuns, and Misericordia Hospitals and brings that same hospital-trained standard of care to every breast surgery consultation and procedure.
Rather than offering a predetermined package, every surgical plan is shaped around the individual patient and includes:
An implant type and technique matched to your goals, not a fixed approach
An incision approach discussed based on skin quality and desired scar visibility
Fat transfer offered as an alternative to implants where appropriate
What to Expect at Your Consultation
A consultation with Dr. DeSerres is built to answer the practical questions patients have before committing to surgery. The visit includes:
A physical assessment of breast tissue, skin quality, and current volume
A review of candidacy, including health history and prior surgeries
Photo-based planning to discuss size, shape, and implant or technique options
A clear conversation about expected outcomes, followed by an overview of recovery scope, which varies by procedure
Preparing for Breast Surgery
Once a surgical plan is confirmed, patients receive preoperative instructions covering bloodwork, medication adjustments, and guidance on smoking cessation if applicable, since smoking can affect healing and implant outcomes. Arrangements for post-surgical support at home are also discussed ahead of time, as most patients need help with daily tasks, driving, and childcare for the first several days after surgery.
Patients also receive facility-specific guidance ahead of surgery, along with general pre-surgical instructions covering fasting and what to bring on the day.
Schedule Your Breast Augmentation or Breast Lift Consultation with Dr. Joshua DeSerres
Discomfort, asymmetry, and volume loss are common reasons patients search for breast plastic surgery in Alberta, and most benefit from an assessment before deciding which procedure fits their goals.
Dr. DeSerres offers that assessment directly, with a plan built around your anatomy rather than a generic package. Call (780) 483-6400, email Office@DrDeSerres.com, or use our online contact form to schedule your breast surgery consultation in Edmonton.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Breast augmentation uses implants to increase volume and shape, while a breast lift (mastopexy) removes excess skin and repositions tissue to treat sagging without significantly changing size. Patients with good volume but noticeable drooping are often better suited to a lift; those wanting more fullness may need augmentation or a combined procedure.
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Breast reduction may be covered by Alberta Health Services when considered functionally necessary, typically when physical symptoms such as back, neck, or shoulder pain are present, or there is skin irritation beneath the breasts. Coverage is subject to a minimum tissue removal threshold, and a family physician referral is required. Cosmetic reductions do not qualify.
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Breast reconstruction restores breast shape and appearance following mastectomy or significant tissue loss, most often after cancer treatment. Good candidates are generally patients in good overall health who have completed or are planning treatment. Timing and technique are determined in coordination with your oncology team, as reconstruction can be immediate or delayed.
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Most patients return to light daily activities within one to two weeks after breast surgery, with exercise and full physical activity typically resuming around the four- to six-week mark. Healing timelines vary by procedure and individual. A personalized recovery plan is provided during your preoperative consultation so you know what to expect.
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It depends on the technique and how much glandular tissue was involved. Patients who have had a breast lift or augmentation in Edmonton often breastfeed successfully, though outcomes depend on incision type and implant placement. Reduction carries a greater risk, including reduced supply or inability to produce milk if the nipple was detached and grafted.