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Breast reduction surgery, also known as a reduction mammoplasty, has become a very popular procedure that is used to reduce the size of markedly enlarged breasts that usually are associated with a variety of symptoms and problems. Common reasons that… Read More

Mommy makeovers are becoming increasingly popular as more and more women realize that they have wonderful plastic surgery options available for improving the appearance of their bodies following completion of their families. You might have worked diligently to lose most… Read More

Women’s breasts are usually associated with beauty, femininity, warmth and nurturing. Millions of women have undergone breast augmentation surgery in order to feel more attractive and sexy with larger breasts. A majority of men can be positively affected by the… Read More

Though women primarily seek out breast reduction surgery, also known as a reduction mammoplasty, in order to help alleviate uncomfortable symptoms associated with their markedly enlarged, heavy and usually droopy breasts, the procedure also has aesthetic benefits. By skillfully lifting,… Read More

Many teenage girls with small breasts wish that their breasts were a whole lot larger and dream of having a breast augmentation. They clearly see the positive attention directed towards women flaunting their sizable and voluptuous cleavage and wish that… Read More

When it comes to breast reduction surgery, I find that women contemplating this procedure don’t usually place the appearance of the final scar at the top of their list of concerns. This is quite the opposite for those considering a… Read More

Many patients who see me in consultation for a breast reduction have already conducted a fair amount of research on the internet about this procedure. One issue that they often have questions and concerns about is the need for and… Read More

A very common question that many women have following breast reduction surgery is “When can I wear an underwire bra?” Some believe that they can never wear one again whereas others might have heard, were told or read recommendations for… Read More

Breast reduction surgery can effectively reduce or eliminate symptoms associated with large breasts including neck, back and shoulder pain as well as discomfort associated with physical activities. Many of my patients over the years have shared with me their absolute… Read More

Despite hearing and reading stories about the incredible happiness and satisfaction that women realize following breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty), there are some patients that I see who are under the impression that the initial recovery is often quite uncomfortable…. Read More

In the most recent study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the top five most performed procedures for women in 2009 were breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty, and breast reduction. Steven H. Turkeltaub, MD recently discussed… Read More

Over the years in my plastic surgery practice, I have seen countless women with massively large breasts who are seeking breast reductions. There are the usual large cup sizes: the “D”, “DD”, “DDD”, “DDDD” and the even more mammoth “E”,… Read More

Though obesity has become an epidemic in this country, it is not a condition that most people aspire to become. The consequences of being massively overweight can exert a great toll emotionally, physically and physiologically. This can range from an… Read More

Patients who have undergone breast reduction surgery have the highest rate of satisfaction of all major plastic surgery procedures. This even includes breast augmentations where 94% of women would make the same decision again. Furthermore, they are so happy and… Read More

Breast reduction surgery has been shown to be a very effective procedure for the alleviation of symptoms due to enlarged breasts. These symptoms can include neck, back and shoulder pains; headaches, fatigue, irritation, labored breathing and rashes. I have witnessed… Read More

There is great news for women as well as men: women’s breasts have been getting noticeably and naturally larger over the past 50 years. This is an unmistakable finding which is unrelated to weight and height issues and is completely… Read More

Among the many ideal goals in breast reduction surgery is to preserve the general appearance of the nipple and at least some sensation. These can be achieved much of the time with procedures that maintain the attachment of the nipple… Read More

Women who have naturally large breasts often experience a constellation of symptoms that can be quite uncomfortable and even deforming. Among the more common physical complaints are neck, back and shoulder pain, grooving of the shoulders, headaches, rashes, skin irritation,… Read More

Having to deal with the daily discomforts and issues of having large breasts – the neck, back and shoulder pains, rashes, fatigue, headaches, etc. – is frustrating and inconveniencing enough. Engaging in sports or activities such as softball, volleyball, jogging,… Read More

In an earlier post, we noted that women pursue breast reduction surgery for either functional or aesthetic reasons. The vast majority of women that I see as well as those who seek out a breast reduction in general, are doing… Read More