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What are the incisions like for a breast reduction?
Women who have very large breasts sometimes experience symptoms like back, shoulder, and neck pain. It can also be challenging for them to find clothes that fit well. In order to address these problems, some women choose to have a surgical breast reduction. This is a procedure to remove excess tissue from the breast, leaving behind a breast that’s more proportional to the patient’s overall body frame. Studies have shown that this can help to relieve symptoms like...Read More
How long does it take for breast implants to drop?
After a breast augmentation, most women are very excited to see their new results. The good news is that the size increase in your breasts is immediate after an augmentation procedure. However, it does take some time for your body to recover from the surgery and for your final results to be visible.
After having a breast augmentation where the implants were placed under the muscle, many patients are concerned that their implants seem to be too high...Read More
Do you have separation of your abdominal muscles?
A flat, toned tummy is often seen as a sign of health and wellness. While some people are able to achieve this through living a healthy lifestyle, others find that their belly stubbornly remains rounded, no matter how well they eat and how much they exercise.
One reason that this may happen is a condition called diastasis recti, or separation of the abdominal muscles. This is most common in women after pregnancy, but it can also happen to others. How does...Read More
How can fat around your organs affect your tummy tuck results?
For some people, a healthy diet and enough exercise will result in a flat, toned belly. These are the genetically lucky ones. However, for others, the tummy stubbornly stays rounded, no matter how healthy their lifestyle may be. It can be frustrating to work out and eat well, only to find that you still don’t have the toned, athletic body you’ve been hoping for.
Some people turn to a surgical procedure known as abdominoplasty, or a tummy tuck. In this procedure,...Read More
How do you know if you need a breast lift or breast implants (or both)?
Breast augmentation with implants and breast lifts are both procedures that can help to address a patient’s dissatisfaction with how her breasts look. In some cases, women have just one of these procedures, while others choose to have both at the same time. It can be somewhat challenging to know whether you need a breast lift, a breast augmentation, or both. Here are A/Prof Marucci’s tips for how to decide on which procedure would be most likely to meet your...Read More
Will nipple sensation return after breast surgery?
After any type of surgery on the breast, it’s common for women to experience changes in the sensation in their nipples. Many women find that their nipples are numb, or have reduced sensation compared to before the surgery. Some women also experience tingling or zapping sensations in the nipples.
Why does this happen? And will the sensation in your nipples ever return to normal?
Reasons for changes in nipple sensationThere are a number of...Read More
What if you want to exchange your breast implants for smaller ones?
Women may choose breast implant exchange for a number of different reasons. Some women choose this procedure because they’ve experienced a problem with their implants, such as an implant rupture, capsular contracture (a tightening of the scar tissue around the implant), or a changed position of the implant. While they’re relatively rare, these problems certainly can occur.
However, another reason that many women choose to replace their breast implants...Read More
Do you need upper or lower eyelid surgery?
The aging process often takes a significant toll on the area around the eyes. The delicate skin of this area often begins to droop or sag. This can lead people to look permanently tired, or even angry or sad. It also contributes to making people look older. Many people also find themselves with bags under the eyes as they age. This occurs as the tissues that support the undereye fat pads droop over time, so the fat pads migrate downward and become more...Read More