10 Articles on Breast Reduction
In 2001, after 4 years of performing breast reductions using my lipoplasty-only technique, I published my technique and results in Aesthetic Surgery journal.' During that period, I was using lipoplasty-only exclusively in all patients who requested breast reduction. Since that report, I have performed an additional 276 procedures and, as a result, have somewhat modified my approach. Here, after performing a total of 751 breast reductions, I report on my modifications. (Courtesy of Lawrence N. Gray, M.D.)
Lipoplasty-only breast reduction can result in an aver¬age reduction of 2 cup sizes. It is as effective as traditional surgery for eliminating symptoms and significantly reduces scarring and complications. This procedure allows women to retain nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed. (Courtesy of Lawrence N. Gray, M.D.)
Gynecomastia is a medical condition characterized by extra breast tissue in males. When it occurs during adolescence, which is not uncommon, it can cause a boy misery and embarrassment. (Courtesy of John T. Cozzone, M.D.)
The technique of liposuction currently allows us to move past the last century's surgical paradigms. It allows us to remove the breast weight that our patients complain about at a fraction of the recovery time, expense, and scar. (Courtesy of Martin J. Moskovitz, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
Over the years, women of all ages have wanted to enhance their bust size. Plastic surgery for breast implants has become increasingly popular and gained widespread acceptance. Jacqueline Thibodeau of Northborough had exactly the opposite problem. The decision to have breast reduction and reconstruction surgery was the hardest decision she ever had to make. (Courtesy of Cynthia M. Poulos, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
Breast reduction, or reduction mammoplasty, is designed for women who experience medical problems due to uncomfortably large breasts. (Courtesy of Janet K. Turkle, M.D.)
Despite the national media attention on breast augmentation and breast implants, a different trend can be seen at plastic surgeons' offices all over the nation: an increase in the number of women receiving breast reductions. (Courtesy of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates)
It's a complaint many women find difficult to feel sympathy for - large breasts. But for many large-breasted women, their double D cups are, in fact, a bodily burden. (Courtesy of Lawrence N. Gray, M.D.)
Gynecomastia is seen in men who have hormonal changes, deficiencies or are taking medications that cause this condition as a side effect. Gynecomasia is also seen as a familial trait and is also commonly noted in overweight patients. Patients with this condition should be evaluated for causative factors which include a thorough study of their current prescriptive medications, weight fluctuations, hormonal imbalances and possible testicular tumors. (Courtesy of Elizabeth S. Harris, M.D.)
Dallas board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ricardo Meade performs Dallas breast reduction to alleviate both the physical and emotional stress caused by large breasts. (Courtesy of Ricardo A. Meade, M.D.)
