Why have my areolas become Itchy and numb after my breast reduction surgery?

The gram amount is dependent upon the density of the breast tissue and the volume removed.  I would discuss the Schnur Sliding Scale calculation of 527 grams to be removed with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of breast surgeries annually.  He or she will have 530 cc brea...

I appreciate your question. I perform a liposuction breast lift that removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast I then remove the skin to tighten the breast and create a bet...

Thank you for you question and photo,         The Bellesoma Method is a current technique to lift and/or reduce breasts without using implants or the ugly vertical scars.  The incisions are hidden around the areola and in the inframammary crease. The vertical incision has been completely ...

Thank you for reaching out. I would agree with a few of the previous answers that height and weight are factors that should be given to the surgeon at a consultation. Those questions are typically on the patient info forms you fill out.  A lot of surgical decisions and medication amounts are de...

An open area at the T is not uncommon, and suture spitting is sometimes an issue with breast reduction as well. Your surgeon is your best resource to handle these healing concerns and unless you are very confident it might be best to keep the appointment you arranged.

Viewing photos of your breasts before and after the BR, and knowing the date of your surgery would both be helpful in providing comments. The swelling this early following a large breast reduction can blunt nipple areolar architecture.  This may very well resolve with time. Kenneth Hughes, MD, B...