Breast Reduction: Ranked High in Patient Satisfaction
June 15th, 2013
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Just as some women may experience a decrease in breast size over time, some will notice an increase in breast size, others simply want a change. When a woman is uncomfortable with having too much breast tissue, there are several options to correct this condition. A dramatic increase in size may have resulted due to an increase in overall weight gain or a pronounced sagging of the breast tissue. This may cause physical discomfort, including symptoms like neck pain, back pain, shoulder grooving and irritation beneath the breasts. Patients routinely turn to breast reduction or breast lift surgery to reduce their symptoms, along with their breast size and or position. Patient satisfaction rates are particularly high for this cosmetic surgery.
Reducing breast size can be done with direct surgical removal of breast tissue or by using liposuction. Liposuction is effective only when there is a significant amount of fat in the breasts. Liposuction does not adjust nipple position, which requires removing and re-positioning the nipple. Traditional breast reduction surgery reduces breast size through excision of breast tissue, while repositioning the nipple and areola (pigmented skin around the nipple). The size of the areola can also be reduced. Breast reduction scars, which are similar to breast lift surgery, are placed around the nipple and beneath the breast as well. Scars will be less noticeable as they continue to heal.
I recommend any breast tissue that is removed should be sent for examination by a pathologist. This laboratory examination includes a visualization under a microscope after tissue staining, to determine the presence of conditions or abnormalities which might increase chances of breast cancer. On rare occasions, breast cancer is diagnosed this way.
My patients choose of their desired final breast size, based on decisions made during our office consultation. A range of implant “sizers” are helpful in this regard.
 The appropriate time to schedule reduction surgery following pregnancy is determined by normal involution of breast tissue and the end to breast-feeding. Generally this takes six months to a year after delivery or three months after ending breast-feeding. There is a possibility that some women will not be able to breast feed again after breast reduction surgery. Therefore, if breast-feeding is an important consideration, I advise my patients to postpone breast reduction surgery until they are finished having children. According to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), more than 120,000 patients have chosen breast reduction/ lift surgery last year.
Patient Comment: Mommy Make-over for Breasts
June 12th, 2013
Sheena writes:
After breastfeeding both my girls, my breasts were smaller and saggier than ever before. I was wearing a 34A bra and very self-conscious about my almost non-existent breasts. They were also a bit asymmetrical which really bothered me as well. I’m 27 years old and since my husband and I were not planning on having any more kids, I thought it was the perfect time for me to do something for myself. I’m now 7 weeks post-op breast augmentation and EXTREMELY happy with my decision. I am very happy with the results thus far and I’m looking forward to the full 6-12 months healing and end results.
Dr. Bashioum and his staff were amazing before, during, and after my surgery. Dr. Bashioum was available to me on his personal cell whenever I had a question or concern, day or night. His staff made me feel very comfortable with the entire process, very warm and caring.
If I wanted to have any other kind of cosmetic surgery, I would definitely go back to Dr. Bashioum, no questions asked. Regarding my choice in size, I took his advice and went a size larger than I had originally chosen, and I’m so thankful I did!!! I’m now a 34D and my breasts are finally symmetrical! The first few days after surgery were pretty painful for me, but after about 2 weeks, and after the initial swelling went down, I was much more confident with the decision I had made. My husband thought I was perfect already before surgery, but knew that I really wanted this for myself, so he has been very supportive. He is also VERY happy with the results so far, as well.
I would recommend Dr. Bashioum and his staff to anyone who is interested in having cosmetic surgery – It’s life changing. A big thank you to everyone at the Bashioum Cosmetic Surgery Center!
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