Breast reduction is a common procedure with a high satisfaction rate. There are many reasons why a patient would choose to undergo a breast reduction. The more common reasons tend to be neck, back, and shoulder pain from the weight of the breasts pulling down on these anatomic structures. Other common reasons are difficulty exercising and rashes in the breast…
Breast reduction surgery is a common surgery that has a high satisfaction rate. There are often several reasons that patients seek breast reduction surgery: 1. Neck or back pain 2. Persistent skin rashes in the crease of the breast 3. Difficulty exercising 4. Trouble sleeping 5. Impaired self-esteem/tough on themselves with regard to body image It is important prior to…
Breast reduction surgery is a common surgery that has a high satisfaction rate. There are many reasons that a patient would seek out breast reduction surgery. The most common reasons are the weight of the breasts on the neck and back causing pain, difficulty engaging in sports activities, skin maceration in the breast creases, and wishing to lose weight. The…
There are many different ways to successfully treat or prevent breast cancer in genetically susceptible individuals. In some patients, one of the first steps is to create the best possible shape of the breast for a future mastectomy. In some patients, implants are removed and a mastopexy is performed to place the nipple areola complex in a higher and more…
Becoming a mother in the United States is a rewarding yet demanding role, especially for those who simultaneously balance their motherly duties with a job. The joys and responsibilities that come with motherhood are profound, but within this fulfilling journey, some moms face a unique challenge, the physical and emotional weight of having excessively large breasts. For these women, breast…
Breast reduction patients are some of the happiest patients we encounter in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Often patients who seek breast reduction surgery have breasts that are disproportionately larger for their body frame and no matter how much they diet or exercise their breasts do not change in volume. Often the size of the breasts can hinder and prevent exercise…
Removal of breast implants is a very common procedure. There are many women who have had breast implants in for a long period of time and who would like to have their implants removed. As patients reach 40’s and 50’s it is quite common for patients to want to participate in yoga, pilates, or other excercises that require more mobility…
Mastopexy and abdominoplasty are a very powerful combination of procedures. Mastopexy involves lifting the nipple areola complex and some component of the parenchyma of the breast. Often a mastopexy may involve removing the lateral aspect of the breast tissue or “bra fat” to improve the contour of the breast. The mastopexy markings involve determining the position of the nipple areola…
Capsular contracture can be a challenging problem for patients and surgeons. Often correcting a chronic capsular contracture may require a staged procedure to most effectively treat the problem. When a capsular contracture is recurrent, it is often best to remove the implants for approximately one year prior to placing the implants back into position. Removing the mammary prosthesis and changing…
Breast reduction is a common procedure. Breast reduction procedures often occur at the same time as a removal of a mammary prosthesis. The satisfaction rate associated with breast reduction procedures is quite high. Patients who request breast reduction often are at a time in their lives when they wish to be more active and more mobile. Breast reduction surgery takes…
