SPAIR (short-scar peri-areolar inferior pedicle reduction) is a short scar breast surgery technique innovated by Dr. Dennis Hammond to enhance the modern methods of breast reduction. Breast reduction surgery has come a long way including advancements like the development of SPAIR. Just a short time ago, without using the SPAIR technique, breast reduction surgeries left women with long scars that left the breasts flat and unnatural in shape and appearance.

“Short-scar” actually refers to a smaller, shorter scar from the SPAIR surgery, as compared with the traditional breast reduction surgery that results in the long, unattractive scar. Using the SPAIR breast reduction approach, the SCAR is located around the areola with a line that runs to the underside of the breast. The SPAIR advantage, in addition to less scarring, is that the SPAIR surgery method of breast reduction reduces breast volume by taking tissue from the upper part of the breast, while the lower part is lifted. This results in a rounder, more contoured, more natural look to the successfully reduced breast size.

The final advantage of SPAIR, and the real advancement of breast reduction surgery techniques, is the internal breast shaping procedure. By sculpting the breast tissue on the inside of the breast, then suturing the tissue on the inside using an advanced method, the stitches cannot be seen on the outside of the breast. This also helps with minimal scarring that will add to a more beautiful, natural breast shape.

SPAIR Surgery Evolution

Because Dr. Hammond created such an innovative approach to breast reduction surgery, the SPAIR technique was found to be even more useful in other breast surgery applications. SPAIR is currently being used by Dr. Dennis Hammond’s fellows and other SPAIR trained surgeons across the country. Because SPAIR allows the breast skin and breast tissue to remain in such outstanding, natural shape, the SPAIR method has been used in other surgeries like breast lifts, breast lifts with augmentation, breast augmentation and breast reconstruction.

SPAIR as an Option for Women

Breast hypertrophy is a common issue for many women today. Excessively large breasts can contribute to symptoms like neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, rashes, poor posture and can also contribute to low self esteem. When weight loss alone isn’t a practical solution, the SPAIR breast reduction surgery has been helping women reverse their symptoms and restore their confidence.

For other women, factors such as pregnancy, weight gain, weight loss, nursing and the generally inescapable effects of life can take a toll on a woman’s body, most noticeably on the breasts. Skin naturally loses its elasticity over time and the breasts lose their firm, natural shape and begin to sag.

A breast lift (or Mastopexy) is a procedure to reshape the breast and restore a more youthful appearance, also correcting the breast position and reducing the drooping effect. Many women seek a breast lift after pregnancy and nursing, especially after bearing more than one child. Their stretched skin and decreased breast volume sometimes leaves them smaller than they were prior to children. The SPAIR technique in a breast lift will leave women with less scarring, a quicker recovery and a happier body. As with any surgical procedure, Dr. Dennis Hammond believes in taking time to discuss, plan and consult on whether the SPAIR procedure is a feasible option. Dr. Hammond, as well as his dedicated staff, can provide you with more information on the SPAIR technique, breast reduction surgery and breast lift surgical options. Click here to contact us!

Dr. Dennis Hammond is a world-renowned plastic surgeon, speaker, and inventor of the SPAIR Technique breast reduction method.