KINSTON, NC -- (Marketwire) -- 03/07/13 -- At his North Carolina plastic surgery practice, Dr. Richard Cummings performs hundreds of breast augmentation procedures each year, and many of his patients choose to combine the procedure with breast lift surgery. At Cummings Plastic Surgery, Dr. Cummings works with women to create a rejuvenated look and a more youthful appearance to boost patient self-confidence.

According to Dr. Cummings, the skin of the breast can lose some of its natural elasticity over time, causing the breasts to sag. He has noticed that due to this component of the aging process, some women may begin to feel embarrassed and self-conscious about their appearance. For these women, breast lift surgery offers an opportunity to restore firmness and shape to their breasts.

The women who seek out Dr. Cummings say their top two reasons for breast lift and breast augmentation surgery are:

• A desire for "perkier" breasts
• A desire for more dramatic cleavage

In order to minimize the scars and maximize cleavage, Dr. Cummings performs the lift procedure first, and then waits three months before performing any optional breast augmentation. By removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple, the North Carolina plastic surgeon is able to re-contour the breast into the patient's desired shape. He cites his artistic eye and years of experience as the factors that allow him to achieve aesthetically pleasing, natural-looking results. As for his skill, his patients often say that Dr. Cummings' results speak for themselves.

Dr. Cummings believes a breast lift and breast augmentation can be transformative for a woman's self-esteem. During consultations at Cummings Plastic Surgery, Dr. Cummings spends a good deal of time talking with patients to help them articulate their personal goals and achieve individualized, tailored results.

About Richard E. Cummings, MD

Dr. Richard Cummings received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY before earning his medical degree at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his Plastic Surgery Residency at Loyola University Medical Center and Cook County Hospital in Chicago, and has been performing breast augmentation surgery for more than 30 years. Dr. Cummings has established a reputation as a respected surgeon in Kinston, Raleigh, and throughout North Carolina. While operating his private practice, he has also served as the Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Dr. Cummings is available for interview upon request.

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