Dr. Hayley Brown’s Plastic Surgery Blog

Remarkably, most women can successfully breast feed after breast reduction surgery, although many may need to supplement. Breast- feeding ability can never be guaranteed after any surgical procedure, and some women without any history of breast surgery have difficulty breast-feeding for various reasons. The variability in the ability to breast-feed is extremely diverse and dependent […]

First of all, there is no standardization of bra cup sizes and all bras fit differently. Most patients with large breasts don’t really know their true cup size, as they need to special order bras that fit properly. Alternatively, they buy bras that are a few sizes too small, or wear minimizer bras, to make

Breast reduction surgery involves tissue takeout and breast reshaping which requires tightening of the skin envelope in all dimensions. The nipple and areola needs to be moved up and often made smaller so it is more proportional to the new breast size. A certain scar pattern results. There is no way to achieve tightening and

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

Age or weight may not be a factor when it comes to breast reduction surgery. Successful breast reduction surgery has been performed at Desert Hills Plastic Surgery Center in women ages 16-80. All patients must be healthy, motivated, and compliant non-smokers. Breast size can vary between women. Some patients have dramatically large breast sizes and

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

One of the major concerns of a patient undergoing breast lift surgery is the resultant scar. Stretch marks are scars. Interestingly, stretch marks on the breast look better after mastopexy. Mastopexy surgery, and breast tightening and contouring involves incisions and permanent scars result. All patients heal differently. At least one full year is required for

Ptosis is the medical term for drooping or sagging. It is a natural occurrence with aging. Other reasons for ptosis include genetics, large breast size, multiple pregnancies, increased age, obesity, cigarette smoking, and poor skin tone and poor tissue elasticity related to hereditary factors. More recent research has shown that breast-feeding does not aggravate sagging.