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One of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S.,
breast augmentation can give women with small or unevenly sized breasts a
fuller, firmer, better-proportioned look through the placement of implants in
the breast. Women may elect to undergo breast augmentation for many different
medical and aesthetic motivations, including balancing breast size and
compensating for reduced breast mass after pregnancy or surgery. The procedure
may be combined with others such as a breast lift for more satisfying results. |
Large breasts may cause physical and mental discomfort and can even harm the women who have them -- the size and weight of large breasts can result in self-consciousness, improper posture, pain in the back and neck, indentations from bra straps, skin rashes, breathing problems and skeletal deformities. Breast reduction surgery is usually done to provide physical relief from these symptoms. Performed under general anesthesia, the procedure removes fat and glandular tissue and trims resultant excess skin to produce smaller, lighter breasts that are in a healthier proportion to the rest of the body. |
Modern surgical technology makes it possible to construct a natural-looking
breast after mastectomy (breast removal) for cancer or other diseases. The
procedure is commonly begun and sometimes completed immediately following
mastectomy, so that the patient wakes with a new breast mound. Alternatively,
reconstruction may begin years after mastectomy. There are several ways to
reconstruct the breast, both with and without implants; your surgeon(s) should
work together with you. |
Although rarely discussed, enlarged male breasts is a common condition.
Gynecomastia affects approximately 40 to 60 percent of men. There is no known
cause, although there has been some correlation with various drugs or medical
conditions.
Men who feel self-conscious about their appearance are helped with breast-reduction surgery. The procedure is performed as a surgical outpatient, and involves the removal of fat and/or glandular tissue through a combination of resection and liposuction. |
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Breast Reconstruction
