Only you can determine if a breast augmentation is truly the right choice for your body. Researching your decision and meeting with a board-certified plastic surgeon to explore your options are the right steps to get your answer. Many women choose breast augmentation for a variety of reasons. You may benefit from the procedure if […]
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The tummy tuck is one of today’s most popular cosmetic procedures. Patients seeking a tighter, firmer, more youthful abdomen choose the tummy tuck for its ability to tighten loose skin and reduce that protruding belly. And, with a little preparation, recovery can be relatively straightforward. Tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, is a procedure in which
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Disclaimer: The information throughout this plastic surgery website is not intended to be taken as medical advice. The information provided by female plastic surgeon Dr. Hayley Brown is intended to provide general information regarding breast surgery, body contouring, facial plastic surgery, and more for residents of Las Vegas, Henderson, and nearby locations throughout Nevada. This
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Because ultrasonic liposuction is not a skin tightening procedure, minor contour irregularities may occur from the deflationary nature of the procedure, especially in patients with poor skin tone. Minor asymmetries, and imperfections can occur. Keep in mind that there is no such thing as perfect symmetry, nor perfectly smooth contours. Our bodies are naturally asymmetric
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The results of gynecomastia surgery can be life changing. The amount of chest flattening can be variable depending on underlying pectoralis major anatomy, the density of the breast tissue, and overlying skin tone. Some patients are able to achieve dramatically flat contours with smooth overlying skin, while others may have a more subtle improvement. The
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Weight fluctuations or obesity may cause a fatty infiltration of the breast or skin redundancy affecting the chest. Hormone imbalances can cause gynecomastia. Certain medical conditions can give rise to hormone problems. Some of these include pituitary problems, liver or kidney problems, thyroid disease, and tumors. Medications and drugs can also cause breast enlargement. Young
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Disclaimer: The information throughout this plastic surgery website is not intended to be taken as medical advice. The information provided by female plastic surgeon Dr. Hayley Brown is intended to provide general information regarding breast surgery, body contouring, facial plastic surgery, and more for residents of Las Vegas, Henderson, and nearby locations throughout Nevada. This
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Most patients presenting to the plastic surgery office for evaluation of gynecomastia report fairly long-standing chest fullness since puberty. Both breasts are affected symmetrically, and there is no history of pain or nipple discharge. Occasionally, the breast tissue is vaguely tender on exam. Most patients have diffuse chest fullness, others present with an isolated collection
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There are certain times of life when gynecomastia tends to be common. In male infants, small amounts of breast tissue around the areola can develop from the mother’s estrogen that circulates through the infant’s bloodstream right after birth. This condition is normal and self-limiting and resolves without intervention in 2-3 weeks. A rare cause of
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Breast reduction surgery, irrespective of technique, is very dependent on circulation for proper healing of deeper tissue, overlying skin, and the nipple and areola. Nicotine constricts blood vessels and therefore decreases oxygen delivery to healing tissues. Carbon Monoxide in smoke displaces oxygen so that it is not optimally delivered to tissues. Tissue loss can occur
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