For Breast Reduction surgery, what are the differences in types of surgery? What are the differences between "Wise pattern", "anchor scar" versus "vertical" or "keyhole scar?"Can Liposuction of breast be used in conjuction with Breast Reduction surgery to reshape breasts?
June 22, 2016
Answer: Variations to the common breast reduction technique Thank you for your question. There are many variations to the design of the incisions for breast reduction. The size and shape of your breasts, as well as the desired amount of reduction, are factors that will help determine the best technique for you.In some instances, it may be possible to avoid the vertical incision that runs from the bottom edge of the areola to the breast crease or the horizontal incision underneath the breast.Occasionally, the doctor performs liposuction only to reduce the breast size. Candidates for this technique are usually younger and have nipples that are already in a higher, or pointing forward or up position.Rarely, if your breasts are extremely large, the nipples and areolas may need to be completely detached before they are shifted to a higher level. In such a case, you will need to have made the decision to sacrifice sensation and the possibility of breast-feeding in order to achieve your desired breast size. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeonHoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrookChicago
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June 22, 2016
Answer: Variations to the common breast reduction technique Thank you for your question. There are many variations to the design of the incisions for breast reduction. The size and shape of your breasts, as well as the desired amount of reduction, are factors that will help determine the best technique for you.In some instances, it may be possible to avoid the vertical incision that runs from the bottom edge of the areola to the breast crease or the horizontal incision underneath the breast.Occasionally, the doctor performs liposuction only to reduce the breast size. Candidates for this technique are usually younger and have nipples that are already in a higher, or pointing forward or up position.Rarely, if your breasts are extremely large, the nipples and areolas may need to be completely detached before they are shifted to a higher level. In such a case, you will need to have made the decision to sacrifice sensation and the possibility of breast-feeding in order to achieve your desired breast size. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeonHoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrookChicago
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April 4, 2016
Answer: Differences Between Breast Reduction Techniques #BreastReduction is performed as an outpatient procedure and the vast majority of our patients tell us that there was far less discomfort in the early recovery period than was anticipated. I prefer to use a minimal incision surgery with a “#vertical” or “#lollipopBreastReduction scar technique. This method has been used in Europe and South America for more than 30 years but is performed by a small number of Plastic Surgeons in this country.The trend toward using this much better procedure is growing as younger plastic surgeons learn this technique in their residency programs.The benefits include: approximately fifty percent less scarring, a narrower breast, better forward projection and shape, longer lasting improvement, shorter surgery time and less complications. In general, we have stopped using the older traditional “anchor” or inverted “T” incisions as these provide inferior results. The procedure is done under general anesthesia as an outpatient operation.#Liposuction may be used during the procedure to reduce the size of the breast in selected patients. Liposuction alone has the least number and size of scars but has the greatest limitations in shaping and reducing the breast. Liposuction may be combined with the vertical method to give an optimal shape to your breasts. Adjustments of the Nipple and/or Areola can also be done at the same time.#LiposuctionBreastReduction or #scarlessBreastReduction may be performed in older patients who just want some relief of their excessive breast size and weight.In rare circumstances, for extraordinarily large or bulky breasts, i.e. gigantomastia, for technical reasons, we sometimes remove the nipples completely and reattach them as “free grafts”. The sensory nerves are all cut, and even though a certain amount of sensation returns after healing, it will never as it was prior to surgery. Many of these patients preoperatively do not have this due to stretch of their nerves. The milk ducts are interrupted in this operation, so nursing would be impossible. You will be amply informed in advance if your #breasts are in this category. This may be one of the exceptions where the inverted “T” or Anchor technique is utilized.
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April 4, 2016
Answer: Differences Between Breast Reduction Techniques #BreastReduction is performed as an outpatient procedure and the vast majority of our patients tell us that there was far less discomfort in the early recovery period than was anticipated. I prefer to use a minimal incision surgery with a “#vertical” or “#lollipopBreastReduction scar technique. This method has been used in Europe and South America for more than 30 years but is performed by a small number of Plastic Surgeons in this country.The trend toward using this much better procedure is growing as younger plastic surgeons learn this technique in their residency programs.The benefits include: approximately fifty percent less scarring, a narrower breast, better forward projection and shape, longer lasting improvement, shorter surgery time and less complications. In general, we have stopped using the older traditional “anchor” or inverted “T” incisions as these provide inferior results. The procedure is done under general anesthesia as an outpatient operation.#Liposuction may be used during the procedure to reduce the size of the breast in selected patients. Liposuction alone has the least number and size of scars but has the greatest limitations in shaping and reducing the breast. Liposuction may be combined with the vertical method to give an optimal shape to your breasts. Adjustments of the Nipple and/or Areola can also be done at the same time.#LiposuctionBreastReduction or #scarlessBreastReduction may be performed in older patients who just want some relief of their excessive breast size and weight.In rare circumstances, for extraordinarily large or bulky breasts, i.e. gigantomastia, for technical reasons, we sometimes remove the nipples completely and reattach them as “free grafts”. The sensory nerves are all cut, and even though a certain amount of sensation returns after healing, it will never as it was prior to surgery. Many of these patients preoperatively do not have this due to stretch of their nerves. The milk ducts are interrupted in this operation, so nursing would be impossible. You will be amply informed in advance if your #breasts are in this category. This may be one of the exceptions where the inverted “T” or Anchor technique is utilized.
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