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Overly large breasts can be both physically and
emotionally uncomfortable. They can result in severe
back, neck, and shoulder pain, poor posture, bra strap
indentations, skin irritation, self consciousness, and
low self esteem. But just because nature made you that
way doesn't mean you have to endure the discomfort.
Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue
and skin and raises the nipples, making your breasts
more proportionate. In the great majority of patients,
symptoms are significantly improved. The surgery will
not only give you smaller, firmer, more youthful-looking
breasts, but a new freedom. You'll be able to exercise
more comfortably, participate more readily in sports,
and wear a wider variety of clothing styles. Breast
reduction surgery ranks among the highest in patient
satisfaction.
Breast Reduction Surgery. How Dr.
Norman Markus performs your breast reduction will be
determined by your anatomy and the results you are
looking for.
The most common breast reduction method uses a three-part
incision. The first incision is made around the nipple
area (areola), and another is made vertically from
the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath
the breast. The third incision is horizontal beneath
the breast and follows the breast's natural curve.
Once Dr. Norman Markus has removed the excess breast
tissue, fat, and skin, the nipple and areola will be
shifted to a higher position. Skin that was once above
the nipple will be brought down and together to reshape
the breast. Dr. Markus may also use liposuction to
improve your breasts' contour especially on the sides
of the breasts.
Most often, the areola is too large for your new breast
size, so it is likely that Dr. Norman Markus will reduce
its size. The nipples and areolas usually remain attached
to their underlying tissue, when they are moved to
their higher position. This offers the greatest opportunity
to preserve sensation, although we can offer no guarantees.
However, between 5 and 10% of patients require free
nipple areolar grafts. In order to preserve the blood
supply to their nipples, for these patients it is safer
to detach the nipple and areola and resize and reshape
the areola and then reattach them.
What type of incision Dr. Norman Markus uses may vary,
depending on the size and shape of your breasts and
the amount of tissue that needs to be removed. For
example, women who want a smaller reduction may be
able to avoid the horizontal scar underneath their
breasts. For women whose breasts contain a significant
amount of fatty tissue, Dr. Norman Markus may be able
to use liposuction alone, reducing the breast size
with only minimal scarring.
Dr. Norman Markus will discuss with you all your options
and recommend the one that is best for your health
and the results you desire.
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