Answer: In most cases, especially those performed with the advanced LeJeour technique, the nipple does not need to be removed or reattached. The patient’s nipple is slightly repositioned to fit the breast’s new shape. Patients who undergo this procedure may lose sensitivity in the nipple and are likely not able to breast feed.

Read more Does the Nipple Need to be Repositioned During Breast Reduction Surgery?

Answer: Breast reductions depend on the size and breasts of each patient, but the most common method used by surgeons requires three incisions: around the areola, a straight line from the areola to the bottom of the breast and underneath the breast.   The surgeon then removes excess breast tissue, fat and skin. The areola, [...]

Read more What is the Process for a Female Breast Reduction?

Answer: Because a male breast reduction is performed using SmartLipo, it is not necessary to remove or reposition the nipple. The patient’s nipple will remain intact as the surgeon gently removes excess fat and tissue via small incisions that can be later treated using scar cream, such as Scarguard.

Read more Is the Nipple Repositioned in a Male Breast Reduction as it is in a Female Breast Reduction?

Answer: Ginecomasty is the medical term for enlarged male breasts. Enlarged male breasts are due to excess breast tissue and fat in the chest, which, in most cases, can be corrected with liposuction. Only a very small number of males who suffer from ginecomasty require hormone therapy. A male breast reduction is less involved and [...]

Read more What is the Process for a Male Breast Reduction?

Answer: Breast implants comes in three varieties: saline, silicone and gel. Saline breast implants are filled with a sterile, saline solution and can be requested as both smooth and textured.   Saline implants are placed inside the breast empty and filled once they are in the desired position. Because saline implants are filled with a [...]

Read more What Are the Different Types of Breast Implants?

Answer: There are three basic implant placements with relation to breast tissue and chest muscles.   1. Above the pectoral muscles – Implants are placed over the chest muscle, behind the breast tissue. This placement is susceptible to visible rippling, as there is little between the implant and the breast. Breast implants placed above the [...]

Read more Where Can Implants Be Placed in the Breast?

Answer: Breast implants come in various sizes but are generally available in two shapes: teardrop and round.   Round implants are the most commonly used, as different types can be adjusted for varying projections. Round implants are best suited for women who want more fullness at the top part of the breast; they will lift [...]

Read more What Shapes and Sizes of Breast Implants Are Available?

Answer: Incisions for breast augmentation depend on the type of implant and placement selected. Each incision yields a different type of scar too. The four types of incisions used for breast augmentation are:   Areola – The surgeon will make a subtle incision around the bottom half of the areola.   Transaxillary  - The surgeon [...]

Read more What Type of Incision is Used for Breast Augmentation?

Answer: Implant shells are available in two textures: smooth and textured.   Textured implants help keep implants in place and prevent them from shifting their position.   Smooth breast implants have a higher rate of movement and are more likely to turn over.

Read more What is the Texture of a Breast Implant?

Answer: Breast projection is the forward distance of the breast from the chest wall. Projection is not a fixed distance, rather a ratio dependent on the base diameter. Breasts can be projected in four ways: low, high, moderate and moderate plus.   A low profile implant extends outwards the least and is better suited for [...]

Read more What is Meant by “Breast Projection”?