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Kirwan Plastic Surgery

Breast Auto-Augmentation · Norwalk

Lifted breasts. Restored upper fullness. Your own tissue—not implants.

Breast Auto-Augmentation with Dr. Laurence Kirwan, author and coauthor of published research on own-tissue breast reshaping.

Repositioning existing breast tissue does not add new breast volume. Candidacy is assessed at consultation, and individual results vary.

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How it works
Black-and-white editorial photograph illustrating breast reshaping; illustrative, not a patient result

Illustrative photography. Not a patient result.

How it works

Reshaped, not replaced.

A breast lift restores position and a natural teardrop shape. A standard breast lift does not require implants; many patients choose a lift on its own.

Breast auto-augmentation adds a further step: a portion of your own lower breast tissue is redistributed to the upper breast to improve shape and upper fullness. Redistribution does not add new volume; it works with the tissue you already have.

Optional fat transfer is a separate technique that may add some volume. It is not part of auto-augmentation itself, and its suitability and limitations are discussed individually.

What moves
Your own lower breast tissue
Where it goes
The upper breast
New volume from redistribution
None
Black-and-white study illustrating breast procedures; illustrative, not a patient result

Who it may suit

Questions worth bringing.

  • Breasts that sit lower over time

    Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight change, genetics, and time can all reduce upper fullness and change breast position.

  • A preference to avoid implants

    Auto-augmentation redistributes tissue you already have, so no implant is placed.

  • Planning implant removal

    In suitable patients, implant removal can be combined with own-tissue reshaping in the same operation.

  • Enough breast tissue to reshape

    Whether there is sufficient tissue can only be judged by examination at consultation.

Candidacy depends on your history, anatomy, and goals, and is determined at consultation.

Simultaneous Salvage Auto-Augmentation

After implants, your own shape.

Removing implants alone can leave the breast looking flat or lower. Simultaneous Salvage Auto-Augmentation, or SSAA, combines implant removal with own-tissue reshaping in the same operation for suitable patients.

Eligibility and results are not guaranteed. SSAA is a reshaping procedure; it is not presented as a cure for any illness, and any health concerns related to implants should be discussed with your physicians.

Breast implant removal and alternatives

Your journey

One conversation at a time.

  1. 01

    Consultation

    Dr. Kirwan reviews your history and goals and examines your breast tissue to discuss whether a lift alone, auto-augmentation, implant removal with reshaping, or another approach may suit you.

  2. 02

    A personalized plan

    If you proceed, your plan is explained individually, including anesthesia, expected scars, risks, recovery, and costs.

  3. 03

    Follow-up

    Follow-up care is arranged with the office. Swelling settles gradually, and individual results vary.

Clinical results

A small, approved selection.

Selected SSAA comparison views from Dr. Kirwan’s existing reviewed collection. These are examples of own-tissue reshaping with implant removal, not predictions of your result. Sensitive photographs remain blurred here; choose a view to open the gallery.

Implant removal & alternatives gallery

The wider gallery includes different approaches, not only auto-augmentation. No figures from the research papers are used as marketing results here.

Individual results vary.

Published work

Grounded in the literature.

Dr. Kirwan authored a 2007 paper on breast auto-augmentation and coauthored papers published in 2015 and 2023 on own-tissue breast reshaping and implant removal.

These publications describe surgical techniques and retrospective patient series, not guaranteed outcomes or a current recovery schedule. Full papers include clinical photographs and surgical details.

Papers open on the publisher’s site or its official PubMed Central archive, where available PDF options are provided. They are not republished by this practice.

Related reading

Compare the options.

A little clarity

Good questions.
Honest answers.

Video consultations are available only to patients located in US states where Dr. Kirwan holds a medical license. Contact the office to confirm eligibility and arrange your consultation.

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Will my breasts be bigger?

Redistributing your own tissue does not create new volume. It moves lower breast tissue to the upper breast to improve shape and upper fullness. Fat transfer is a separate technique that may add some volume for some patients; its suitability and limitations are discussed individually.

What scars will I have?

The scar pattern depends on your anatomy and the degree of lift needed. Dr. Kirwan will explain the expected scars for your plan at consultation.

How do I know if I have enough tissue?

Only an examination can tell. Candidacy depends on your history, anatomy, and goals and is assessed at consultation.

Can this be done at the same time as implant removal?

In suitable patients, yes. Simultaneous Salvage Auto-Augmentation (SSAA) combines implant removal with own-tissue reshaping in one operation. Eligibility is not guaranteed and is decided at consultation.

What does it cost, and is financing available?

Costs are discussed as part of your personalized plan. You can read the practice’s existing financing information on the patient financing page.

Can I start with a virtual consultation?

Video consultations are available only to patients located in US states where Dr. Kirwan holds a medical license. Contact the office to confirm eligibility and arrange your consultation. Do not send photographs through the website.

The next step is a conversation

Your tissue.
Your options.

Start with a private consultation with Dr. Kirwan to learn whether auto-augmentation fits your anatomy and goals. Individual results vary.

Request a consultation Call (203) 838-8844
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