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 […]
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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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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
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Whether or not bras really help or prevent sagging is controversial. Many women and plastic surgeons truly believe that bra usage minimizes sagging over time. Both day and night support counter act the vectors of gravity. At night, the breasts fall to the side, and a bra with reinforced lateral support such as an underwire
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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.
• The surgery is done as an outpatient under general anesthesia using only Board Certified Anesthesiologists and a fully accredited outpatient surgery center. Surgery takes 2-3 hours. • Expect discomfort and some chest pressure after the procedure, the degree varies from patient to patient. Some patients describe mild discomfort while others have a much harder
Implant sizes are determined at your consultation and preoperative visit so that your cup size requirements are satisfied, and the implant width ideally suits your breast dimensions to give you the best shape and optimal superior and medial cleavage. Moderate profile implants tend to look the most natural and have a natural teardrop shape when the
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Saline or silicone implants are used depending on patient preference, the silicone devices feel more natural and are slightly more expensive. It is normal to feel the implants once placed in the breast. Patients with thicker tissues or those who are heavier will feel the device less. Surgical results are excellent with both saline and
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The submuscular position is also known as subpectoral or under the muscle placement. Dr. Brown always prefers this pocket choice for most patients who undergo augmentation mastopexy surgery. Â The implants are generally placed in the submuscular pocket, and the breast tissue is elevated and tightened over the new breast mound. This pocket is advantageous as
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Breast reshaping and lifting requires tightening of the skin envelope in all dimensions. The nipple and areola need to be moved up and made proportional to the new breast size. A certain scar pattern results. There is no way to achieve tightening and a lift effect without scars. Currently there is no technology, laser, ultrasound,
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