Welcome to The Center for Plastic Surgery, P.C. At the Center for Plastic Surgery we specialize in comprehensive cosmetic care for women. Our services include non-invasive, minimally invasive and classic procedures. Gregory Bland, M.D., a third generation Colorado Springs native, California trained Plastic Surgeon, Medical Director and President states “To strive for perfection is our standard. Having trained in California, we offer California style services and expertise right here in Colorado Springs!”

The Center also houses full cosmetic ancillary services including skin care, chemical peeling, Botox®, and various soft tissue fillers under the direction of Gertrudes Bland, R.N. Comprehensive Esthetician services are also available. The Center introduces Elos, a system that combines second generation radio frequency with laser and intense pulsed light for skin tightening, wrinkle reduction, pigmentation reduction and hair removal... all with no down time.

Since Dr. Bland and Gerty started their practice together in 1994, the Center has offered patients a personal approach, providing care for the total well being of the patient in a comfortable, relaxing environment.

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BREAST ENHANCEMENT

The breast consists of skin and its specialized tissue (nipple and areola), fatty tissue and breast tissue. The youthful breast has elastic skin, is firm, and sits in a relatively high position on the chest wall. Breast enhancement surgery attempts to provide or restore this youthful characteristic to the breast.

Procedure - Breast augmentation increases the size of the breast. It is helpful for women who naturally have relatively small breasts or those that have lost volume from childbirth/breast feeding or weight loss.

Breast Augmentation can also be useful to improve symmetry. Currently, I use saline and silicone gel implants and await FDA approval of the form - stable 'Gummy Bear' Silicone implant. When possible, I generally prefer placing the implants partially under the pectoral muscle, as there are several advantages to this. However occasionally placing the implants on top of the muscle is indicated. Several possible incisions are available.

Currently, I prefer an incision in the natural crease below the breast (inframammary incision). However, the incision can also be placed in the areola (the pigmented skin around the nipple), or in the armpit (Axillary incision).

Anesthesia- Local with IV sedation or General Anesthesia

Operative Time- Generally one and a half hours to two hours

Risks- Although rare, infection, bleeding and asymmetry can occur. Hardening of the breast, visible implants, and malpositioning has also been reported.

Recovery- Generally 2 weeks to resume aerobic type activities



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Procedure- Breast lifting (Mastopexy) is indicated for women with sagging breast. Lifting repositions the breast to a more youthful position.

Although several methods of lifting are available, I prefer the short scar or vertical technique. This technique limits scarring and provides for a long lasting youthful breast contour. Breast tissue is lifted and skin is tightened resulting in scars only around the areola (the pigmented skin around the nipple) and a vertical scar in the lower breast.

Operative Time - Generally one and a half to two and a half hours

Anesthesia - Local with IV sedation or General Anesthesia

Recovery - Generally 2 weeks to resume aerobic type activities.

Risks - Although rare, infection, bleeding, asymmetry and delayed healing may occur.



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Procedure - Breast reduction is indicated for women with excessively large breasts or those who simply desire reduction in cup size.

Although several Breast Reduction methods are available, I prefer the short scar or vertical technique. Similar to the technique used for breast lifting, this technique limits scarring and provides for a smaller, long lasting youthful contour. Scars are limited only to the areola (pigmented skin around the nipple) and a vertical scar in the lower breast. Breast tissue is primarily removed centrally thereby reducing volume as well as narrowing the breast. Liposuction is often performed at the outer breast adjacent to the chest wall to further improve contour.

Anesthesia - Usually General Anesthesia, Local with IV sedation optional

Operative time - Generally 2 to 3 hours

Recovery - Generally 2-3 weeks to resume normal aerobic type exercises

Risks - Although rare, infections, bleeding, loss of sensation, asymmetry and delayed healing have been reported.


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Procedure - Nipple reduction is indicated for women who perceive their nipples as large. Excess tissue is excised to reduce the nipple to a smaller size, usually without visible scars

Anesthesia- Local or Local with IV sedation

Operative time- 30 minutes to 1 hour

Risks - Rare infections and bleeding

Recovery - one to 2 weeks


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Procedure - Areola reduction is indicated for women who wish a reduction in the size of the pigmented skin around the nipples. Excess pigmented skin is excised.

Operative time - one to one and a half hour

Anesthesia - Local or Local with IV Sedation

Risks - Rare infections, bleeding, visible scarring

Recovery - one to 2 weeks

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Inverted nipples occur when the nipples do not have normal projection. In some cases the nipples are inverted only intermittently, however, in others the nipples are always inverted. The condition can be present on one or both sides.

Procedure: A small incision is placed at the base of the nipple and fibrous bands responsible for the inversion are divided. A temporary absorbable suture is then placed maintaining the nipple in the projected position.

Operative Time: approximately 30 minutes per side

Anesthesia: Local or local with IV sedation

Recovery: Normal activities immediately. Near complete healing 2-3 weeks

Risks: Although rare, recurrence and loss of sensation have been reported.

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