Breast Lift and Breast Reduction
Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin
When shape, appearance and/or size of the breast is not what is desired or is uncomfortable, a contributing factor to this problem may many times be significant asymmetry.
Many items may play a part in the breast and it’s appearance including development or lack of development, aging, pregnancy, weight changes, injury or previous surgery. This appearance may be altered with a breast lift, which can occur with the re-adjustment of the nipple areola position or may require a breast reduction with the removal of a significant amount of tissue. The full spectrum of these procedures can be used to achieve a shape and size more pleasing and in keeping with the desire for one’s life style.
Achieve Symmetry
Many women have development of breasts, which have a significant asymmetry causing problems in clothing and may be uncomfortable due to the weight difference. These developmental asymmetries can often be addressed with a breast lift or a breast reduction on one side and/or a small implant on the other side to achieve symmetry. If a patient is developing very large breasts that are disproportionate to the rest of the body, a breast reduction may accomplish a more harmonious shape and relieve the pain of the large breasts. The pain may be backache, neck ache or constant breakdown of the skin under the breasts. After breast reduction not only can there be relief of pain, but more active physical activity can be undertaken. The amount of weight removed can vary from person to person. In some cases, if the weight of the breast tissue removed is significant, the procedure may be covered by insurance.
Shape
Many times with age or after pregnancy, changes occur in the breast leaving an appearance not very desirable. There may be loss of volume and/or sagging, which is called ptosis, in the breast. The location of the nipple areola may change in relation to the body of the breast. Reshaping of the breast with repositioning of the nipple areola and possible skin removal will help.
In these cases, an incision is necessary and in most cases, these are placed in areas, which are concealed or the incisions will often fade over time and not be perceptible. In some cases, to achieve better shape with the lift a breast implant, may be considered. Many variations in lifts can be used to achieve a better appearance depending on the individual variation.
Weight change can affect the breast especially in the massive weight loss patient but any degree of weight loss can cause significant ptosis of the breast. A breast lift is often necessary to reshape the breast and reposition the nipple areola. The excess skin can often extend to the area under the arm or onto the back requiring this to be addressed. If the volume loss is too great a breast implant may be necessary to achieve a balanced shape.
Lastly, in those with previous surgery on the breast or injury to the breast the shape may have been what was desired at the time of surgery. With the passage of time changes may occur for many reasons and the shape is not what is desired. If implants are present they may need to be removed or adjusted and a breast lift may restore shape which is more appealing.
What to Expect
Breast lift and/or breast reduction can often be accomplished in an outpatient setting and not require an overnight stay. The incisions are around the nipple areola which may be adjusted in size and extended to the crease under the breast with extension along this crease necessary in some cases. The degree of incisions required is often dependent on the amount of tissue being reshaped. These incisions heal and in most cases will settle into the surrounding tissue shape and appearance.
Breast lift and/or breast reduction offers patients an opportunity to achieve a shape, appearance, and size of the breast for their life style. A consultation at Center For Aesthetic Surgery in Colleyville, TX can help explore your goals and how best to achieve these goals with discussion of associated risks. Time is taken to address your personal questions and the consultation is centered around your individual needs and your desires for your breast shape, size, and what your goals are to improve your appearance.
Call Center For Aesthetic Surgery today at 817-503-2442 for an appointment regarding any of these breast lift or breast reduction procedures or other cosmetic or reconstructive plastic surgical procedures or other cosmetic or reconstructive plastic surgical procedure.
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