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 Breast
augmentation is a very popular procedure for women and among the
most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures. A
saline-filled implant is inserted under the crease in the
breast, around the nipple or through the armpit. The
implant can be placed under the breast tissue or beneath the
chest wall muscle. After surgery, breasts will appear
"fuller" and more shapely in contour. Incision
scars will fade or disappear over time. In certain
unique instances silicon implants can be used.
We
use advanced pain management techniques which can
greatly reduce and sometimes
eliminate the postoperative pain that can sometimes be
associated with
this surgery. Many of our patients do not need to use
any narcotic pain medications,
thus avoiding the potential side effects of those drugs,
and enjoying
a quicker and more pleasant recovery.
 Over time,
the effects of gravity along with the loss of the skin's natural
elasticity begins to have a negative impact on the appearance of a
woman's breasts. These factors, combined with pregnancies
and nursing will often cause the breasts to lose their youthful
shape and firmness.
A breastlift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and
reshape sagging breasts. The procedure can also reduce the
size of the areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipple).
Breast implants inserted in conjunction with a mastopexy
procedure can increase both firmness and size.
Reconstruction of the breast
after a mastectomy due to cancer or other disease is quite possible
with today's surgical procedures. Using the newest techniques, a plastic surgeon is often able to create a breast
that is similar in form and appearance to that of the natural breast. A
consultation will provide you with information on the many available
options for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.
Large, pendulous breasts may
cause a woman to experience various medical problems
caused by the excessive weight of the breast tissue. Problems with
posture, skeletal deformities, back and neck pain, and skin irritations are common with this condition. Bra straps
often leave indentations in the shoulder area. Many women,
starting as early as the teenage years, are very self-conscious if they have unusually
large breasts.
Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) removes fat, glandular tissue,
and excessive skin, resulting in smaller, lighter and firmer breasts that
are better-shaped in proportion to the rest of the body.
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