Archive for the ‘Breast Reduction’ Category
Studies About Breast Implants
Friday, May 20th, 2011
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular and common cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed today. So it’s understandable that people become very concerned when news appears about possible complications from the breast implants used in breast augmentation surgery. Many women in northern New Jersey consider the Peer Group’s board certified plastic surgeons as trusted experts when questions about cosmetic procedures and safety arise, and our switchboard lit up when the FDA recently announced finding a link between breast implants and a very rare form of lymphoma. So we want to reassure everyone about what the FDA said, and the association they found between breast implants and this condition.
The FDA reported a possible association between saline and silicone breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a very rare form of lymphoma. The condition the FDA observed was found in the scar tissue around the implant. What’s important to realize is that ALCL is not breast cancer, and that the FDA found this association in only 34 cases since 1989. During this same period, about 10 million surgical breast augmentation procedures with breast implants were performed. That makes it more likely that an individual who has a breast implant will be struck by lightning than by developing ACLC. Moreover, in the cases found, the ACLC resolved following the removal of the scar tissue and the implant. And the report found no link between breast implants and breast cancer. The FDA continues to support breast implants as a safe and approved for use in cosmetic breast augmentation. Meanwhile, the FDA and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons are now working together to study this association.
The fact is, breast implants are the most studied device in the history of medicine. If you have breast implants, continue your regimen of self-exams and screening, and rest assured this report finds no link between cancer and breast implants or breast augmentation plastic surgery.
When to Combine Plastic Surgery Procedures
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
If anything can have a greater impact on giving you a youthful or contoured look than a plastic surgery procedure, it would be combining two or more complementary cosmetic surgery procedures. For example, patients who elect to have eyelid surgery because they want to eliminate the bags under their eyes frequently opt to have a facelift at the same time, for more dramatic results. A breast lift if often combined with breast augmentation, while liposuction may be performed on different areas of the body concurrently – with a limit to the absolute volume of fat removed for safety.
A more beautiful you!
Our board certified plastic surgeons at The Peer Group in northern New Jersey often perform cosmetic surgery procedures in combination. But some patients are under the impression that certain cosmetic plastic surgery procedures cannot be safely combined – For example, that performing liposuction and tummy tuck together can lead to complications. But this is a historical inaccuracy. For many years it has been shown that Liposuction of the abdomen can be safely combined with abdominoplasty, provided that limited, central undermining of the abdominal flap is done. If you’re considering a facelift, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty (what’s commonly called a “nose job”) or other common plastic surgery, you should work with a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon at a reputable facility. As we tell Peer Group patients from Short Hills, Morristown, Livingston, and throughout the northern New Jersey region that, in the final analysis, is the best plastic surgery combination possible.
The Breast Lift Procedure – a Simple Surgical Solution
Thursday, April 14th, 2011
Many women are self-conscious about the appearance of their breasts – and not only women who seek to enhance their size through breast augmentation. The fact is, pregnancy, nursing, and aging can all cause a woman’s breasts to sag and loose their firmness and shape over time. For these women, a breast lift, or mastopexy, can restore a more youthful appearance to their breasts. A surgical breast lift can raise and reshape sagging breasts and reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. Here at The Peer Group, our board certified plastic surgeons have performed many breast lift procedures for clients throughout northern New Jersey who seek the very best in cosmetic surgery.
Is a breast lift appropriate for you? If your breasts sag, or have lost shape or volume, if the skin on the breast and areolas is stretched, if one breast is lower than the other, or if the nipples point downward, the answer is likely yes. Breast lifts restore the breasts’ uplifted contour by removing excess skin and tightening supporting tissues. After breast life plastic surgery, the breasts are higher on the chest and firmer to the touch. Your breast size may actually be smaller after breast lift surgery, nor will the fullness or roundness in the upper part of your breasts change. If your breasts are small or have lost volume — for example, following a pregnancy – your plastic surgeon can increase their firmness and size by combining a breast lift with the insertion of breast implants. Breast augmentation, involving the insertion of breast implants, is often performed simultaneously with a breast lift. If your breasts have minimal to moderate sagging, you may not need a breast lift with implants – breast augmentation alone may be enough to lift the breast.
Whatever cosmetic options you are considering, it’s best to work with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience performing the procedure or procedures you are having done. They should be happy to share photos of their patients taken before and after breast lift pictures so you can see the results they achieve. And if you’re like many women wishing to look and feel your best, you may decide this is exactly the kind of lift you need!
When to Consider Breast Reduction
Thursday, February 17th, 2011
Breast Reduction
Fuller, firmer or larger breasts aren’t what women always want then they consider having plastic surgery on their breasts. Many women with a relatively large bust want to counter the physical and psychological toll oversized breasts can cause. Breast reduction procedures can give these women the bust line they want. Our plastic surgeons at northern New Jersey’s Peer Group have performed reduction operations for women who sought to reduce the size of their breasts for a variety of reasons. Many women with very large breasts experience health problems – back pains, breathing problems and poor posture among them – as well as psychological issues. Oversized breasts can draw unwanted attention that leads to low self-esteem and social discomfort. And some women are simply unhappy with the appearance of their bodies because of the size of their breasts. The breast reduction operation isn’t limited to women. Men who have gynecomastia – oversize male breasts caused by excess tissue in the pectoral areas – also avail themselves to breast reduction for men. Breast reduction surgery can help patients regain confidence and enjoy a renewed self-image by creating a body contour they are proud of.
Unlike breast augmentation surgery, breast reduction operations are performed under general, rather than local anesthesia. This is not a one-size-fits-all procedure – Each procedure is fully customized for each individual patient. Several different techniques may be employed, including traditional breast reduction surgery, vertical incision breast reduction, and scarless breast reduction. Your physician will use the techniques best suited to your individual needs. Like all cosmetic surgeries and procedures, this is as much an art as a science. For that reason, we recommend working with board certified plastic surgeons with experience performing breast procedures. Be ready to talk about what you want in terms of the size and shape of your breasts. Bring pictures if you want. The more clear you are about the results you’re looking for, the easier it is for the plastic surgeon to create the results you want. They should have before and after reduction surgery photos to give you a better idea of the results you will see in the mirror after a breast reduction.
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