Breast cancer can be treated with lumpectomy or mastectomy. Lumpectomy can treat breast cancer depending upon the size of the tumor relative to the size of the breast. The photo demonstrates right breast lumpectomy with oncoplastic reconstruction and left breast mastopexy-reduction for symmetry.
Trans-axillary breast augmentation utilizes the axillae for placement of mammary prosthesis. The procedure is performed with an endoscope that allows visualization of the distal ends of the breast pocket. In general, we tell patients that in order to be a good candidate for trans-axillary breast augmentation, the breasts have to be relatively symmetric to being with. In addition, the breast…
Bilateral mastopexy is a common procedure to place the breasts in a more youthful position. With age or from a genetic predisposition a patient may have a breast or nipple areola complex that is in a much lower position than would be normally. There are no exercises or any special diet that a person can eat to make their breasts…
Gynecomastia is the development of swollen male breast tissue that can be painful or painless. Gynecomastia can often occur in adolescent males or in males in their 18-20s. In these age groups gynecomastia can be particularly disturbing socially. Not only can these patients be self-conscious with their shirts off but also the breast tissue can often be seen through a…
