Breast Reduction: Options
December 7th, 2011
Just as some women may experience a decrease in breast size over time, others will notice an increase in breast size. 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 result of an increase in overall weight gain or a pronounced sagging of the breast tissue. Increase of breast size may result in physical discomfort, including symptoms like neck pain, back pain, shoulder grooving and irritation beneath the breasts. Patients routinely turn to breast reduction surgery to reduce their symptoms, along with their breast size.
Reducing breast size can be done with direct surgical removal of breast tissue or with liposuction. Liposuction does not adjust nipple position. It is effective only when there are significant amounts of fat in the breasts. Young women may not be candidates for this surgery because of the relatively low amount of breast fat. 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. 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 that any breast tissue removed be sent for examination by a pathologist. This 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 final size, based on decisions made during our office consultation. A range of implant “sizers” are helpful in this regard.
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 breast-feeding. Unfortunately, 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.
Patient Comment: Breast Restoration After Pregnancy
November 30th, 2011
Samantha writes:
I had my breast augmentation done almost two years ago now. Breast augmentation was something I had thought about doing for a long time. After having four kids in seven years, I was not happy at all with how my breasts looked and knew that breast augmentation surgery was a choice for me.
We heard about Dr. Bashioum on the KQRS morning show and decided to at least go have a consultation with him. I could not have been more impressed with Dr. Bashioum and his staff. They were some of the sweetest people I have ever met. They took time to explain everything to us, were honest, and answered any question my husband or I had.
After my consultation I knew this was the only place I wanted to have my breast augmentation done. I could not have been happier with the results of my surgery. My confidence went up and I loved the way my breasts looked in the shirts and swimsuits that I would never worn earlier because I felt too self-conscious in before.
This fall when Sandy called to ask me if I would like be a part of the Las Vegas KQ live broadcast, I was so excited! My husband and I had always wanted to go, and I knew Dr. Bashioum was a part of the show every year. I never in a million years thought they would ask me to participate! The entire experience was amazing. I was a little bit nervous at first, but it ended up being more fun than I ever expected! I even took part in the sexiest costume contest and won 2nd place ($500)! I want to say thank you to KQ and all of Dr. Bashioum’s staff, especially Sandy, for a great experience. I was honored to be there with you this year.
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