Is Electro-Cautery a common tool in Breast Reduction Mammoplasty? Can it cause damage to breast tissue such as; Burns, Skin & Fat necrosis, Scars in the Upper and Inner & Outer quadrants, or the Upper Poles of the Breast? Should a Surgeon get the patients consent prior to surgery, or discuss any possible risks from using Electro-Cautery?
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Answer: Is Electro-Cautery common place in Breast Reduction Mammoplasty?
Breast reductions can be done in minors as long as they have
parental consent. If you are a size K
and having neck, back and shoulder pain then you are a good candidate. I recommend a new technique called The
Ultimate Breast ReductionTM.
This technique avoids the ugly vertical scars of the...
Yes, breast size can fluctuate throughout a woman's life span. Given your concerns, probably best to be seen by your primary care physician for a thorough evaluation. Best wishes.
I have performed approximately 2,000 breast reduction surgeries and I prefer to mark the patient in the standing position for the following reasons.1. If marked in the supine position the breast fall to the side and this will give a distorted final determination of the new position of the nipple...
