Breast surgery at Santa Barbara Face & Body in Santa Barbara, California, includes augmentation, lift, reduction, revision, implant removal, fat transfer, and gynecomastia, performed by Dr. Alain Polynice, a board-certified plastic surgeon focused on the breast and body. The aim is a result matched to each patient’s body and goals, with a safety-first approach.
Breast surgery at Santa Barbara Face & Body spans the full range of procedures, including breast augmentation, breast lift, combined lift with augmentation, breast reduction, revision surgery, implant removal, fat transfer to the breast, and gynecomastia (male breast reduction). All are performed by Dr. Alain Polynice, a board-certified plastic surgeon who focuses primarily on the breast and body, with an emphasis on proportionate results, safety, and honest guidance about which procedure, if any, suits a patient’s goals.
What breast surgery covers
The right procedure depends on your starting point and your goal.
- More volume or shape. Augmentation, or fat transfer for a natural, modest increase.
- Lifting and reshaping. A lift, alone or combined with an implant, for sagging or deflation.
- Less weight and size. Reduction, which is often as much about comfort as appearance.
- Fixing or removing. Revision and implant removal, an area of particular focus here.
The breast procedures
Each links to its own page.
| Procedure | For |
|---|---|
| Breast Augmentation | Adding volume or shape with implants |
| Breast Lift | Raising and reshaping sagging breasts |
| Lift + Augmentation | A lift and implant in one stage |
| Breast Reduction | Reducing size and easing symptoms |
| Breast Revision | Correcting a previous result |
| Implant Removal | Removing implants, with or without a lift |
| Fat Transfer | A modest increase using your own fat |
| Gynecomastia | Male breast reduction |
Which breast procedure, compared
A quick comparison of the most common goals.
| Your goal | Procedure | Note |
|---|---|---|
| More volume | Augmentation | Implants, sized to your frame |
| Modest increase | Fat transfer | Uses your own fat |
| Lift a sagging breast | Breast lift | Repositions, no implant needed |
| Lift and more volume | Lift + augmentation | Combined in one stage |
| Smaller, lighter breasts | Reduction | Often eases neck and back symptoms |
| A previous result to fix | Revision | Capsular contracture, malposition, rupture |
| Implants out | Implant removal | With or without a lift |
The value is a surgeon who tells you which of these fits, including when the answer is a lift rather than an implant, or removal rather than another revision.
Concerns the breast procedures address
Many people arrive with a concern rather than a specific procedure.
| Concern | Often addressed with |
|---|---|
| Small or flat chest | Augmentation, fat transfer |
| Sagging or deflated breasts | Lift, lift with augmentation |
| Overly large breasts | Reduction |
| Implant problems | Revision, implant removal |
| Breast asymmetry | Augmentation, lift, fat transfer |
| Male breast tissue | Gynecomastia |
The value is not the list. It is that the concern is matched to the procedure that actually resolves it.
Why Santa Barbara Face & Body
Dr. Polynice operates primarily on the breast and body, which means these are the procedures he performs constantly, and his Mayo Clinic training and safety-first reputation matter most where the stakes are highest, in revision and implant-removal cases where a previous result did not go as hoped. Just as important, he is candid: sometimes the honest answer is a lift rather than an implant, or removal rather than another revision. Natural, proportionate, honest breast surgery is the standard here.
Where to start
A good starting point if you
- Want more volume, a lift, or a reduction
- Have a previous breast surgery you want revised
- Are considering implant removal
- Want an honest opinion on which procedure fits
Worth discussing carefully if you
- Are unsure whether you need an implant or just a lift
- Have symptoms you think may be implant-related
- Are still planning pregnancy or significant weight change
What to expect
A consultation begins with your goals and your anatomy, not a catalog. Dr. Polynice examines you, explains the realistic options and their trade-offs, and is honest about what will and will not achieve your goal, including when a simpler procedure is the better answer. You leave with a plan matched to your body, a clear picture of recovery, and pricing in writing.
What it costs
Breast surgery is quoted by the plan, not by a shelf price, because it depends on the procedure, whether it is combined with others, and your anatomy. Reduction is sometimes covered by insurance when it is symptomatic, which varies by plan and is never assured. You will have clear pricing in writing at your consultation.
- Procedures
- Augmentation, lift, reduction, revision, removal, fat transfer, gynecomastia
- Focus
- Natural, proportionate results, safety-first
- Particular strength
- Revision and implant removal
- Surgeon
- Dr. Alain Polynice, board-certified plastic surgeon
- Approach
- The procedure that fits your goal, sometimes the simpler one