Breast Surgery

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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