Breast Reduction versus Breast Reduction Plus Implants

Breast Reduction versus Breast Reduction Plus Implants: A Comparative Study with Measurements and Outcomes

BACKGROUND Breast reduction is well-known to provide an improvement in physical symptoms. However, measurements show that this procedure is less effective in restoring upper-pole fullness. Breast implants effectively augment the upper pole. This study was undertaken to determine the effectiveness and safety of this treatment combination. METHODS This retrospective study consists of 3 parts: (...

Breast Implants and Breast Cancer

Breast cancer risk reduction.

Breast Reduction Mammaplasty

DESCRIPTION A 45-year-old obese woman presented for evaluation of her symptomatic large breasts. After consultation, the patient elected to undergo bilateral Wise pattern breast reduction with inferior pedicle.

Current trends in breast reduction.

Results of our study describe the long term effects of reduction mammaplasty. Many women with excessively small or large breasts have an altered personal self-image and often suffer from low self-esteem and other psychological stresses. This procedure is designed to reduce and reshape large breasts, and since the size, shape, and symmetry of a woman's breasts can have a profound effect on her m...