Category: Breast

Breast Asymmetry Surgeon According to the statistics in Plastic Surgery, 88% of all women have different size breasts, also known as breast asymmetry. This includes breasts that are different shapes and sizes, nipples and inframammary creases at different levels, and variability in cleavages. When I see a woman in consultation, it is very important that […]

Even though breast enlargement is a more common procedure, breast reduction is a life changing surgery. Large, pendulous breasts can be the curse of numerous health conditions including back, neck, and shoulder pain. Skin rashes can occur beneath the breasts and grooves can occur in the shoulder from bra straps. Postural problems can occur which […]

A common problem among adolescents and older men is the development of excess fat or glandular tissue in the male breast. An estimated 40-60% of men suffer from this condition, which can occur in either one or both breasts, at some time in their lives. The cause of gynecomastia is not well understood, but it […]

Patients who are faced with breast cancer and require a mastectomy, have many options for reconstruction. Our techniques continue to improve. One of the newest techniques is the use of alloderm or strattice dermal sheets of prepared tissue. By using these materials at the time of mastectomy with tissue expanders, a more natural breast shape […]

In our society, large breasts are quite fashionable and emotionally uplifting to the patient. However, breasts can be too large causing multiple problems. The problems include shoulder strap grooving, back, neck and shoulder pain, headaches and occasionally shortness of breath. Some patients complain of poor posture and an inability to exercise because of the pain […]

Women following childbirth develop aesthetic problems in their breasts, abdomen, and thighs. With pregnancy, women’s bodies stretch causing thinning of tissue, sagginess and stretch marks. Unfortunately, despite diet and exercise, the stretched and loose skin can only be corrected with surgery. Breasts also deflate following nursing which causes a decrease in breast size. In order […]

A lot of women are candidates for breast lifts. Overtime and following childbirth, the breast envelope stretches causing breast ptosis or droopiness. Most women complain of the lack of upper pole fullness and the change in breast shape. To correct these problems, a breast lift is required. The women must accept scars, either around the […]

Breast reduction surgery is generally recommended for woman experiencing health problems associated with very large heavy breasts. Several medical conditions have been associated with large breasts including back and neck pain, skin rashes, breathing problems, shoulder indentations from tight bra straps and poor posture. It is also associated with a decrease sense of attractiveness and […]

Breast Augmentation is performed to enhance the size and shape of the breasts. Today silicone has been approved for all woman. In my practice, it is very important to explain the differences between silicone and saline implants. Silicone is softer and more natural then saline implants. There is also less rippling with silicone implants. A […]

Everyday I spend a lot of time discussing implant size with patients. Bra cup sizes vary according to the manufacture. Patients need to know that implant size that they see on the Internet or on another patient may not achieve the same result for them. There are many variables including preexisting breast volume, chest wall […]

Following breast augmentation or breast mastopexies (breast lift), revisional surgery may be necessary in a few cases.  The patients tissue elasticity and the amount of stretching that can occur after these procedures is variable and may necessitate a minor revision. A period of six months is required for all the swelling and tissue stretching to […]