Many women are currently having their breast implants removed or replaced. Some women simply need breast reduction surgery because they are unhappy with the appearance of their large breasts in clothing or feel the weight of them is uncomfortable. Either way, if you now wish to significantly reduce the size of your bust, a consideration [...]
Breast reduction
Bilateral Breast Reduction: Aurora Clinics Patient Testimonial
Monday, May 9th, 2011
1 Week Post- Bilateral Breast Reduction Surgery: I’m doing great and amazingly I’m not in any pain! We are travelling down tomorrow for my appointment at the Three Shires Hospital (Northampton) to sort out my stitches. I can see a bit of bruising on the sides under my armpit but it doesn’t hurt. I spoke [...]
Tina’s Diary of her Blepharoplasty and Breast Reduction at Aurora Clinics
Thursday, March 24th, 2011
I have been considering Blepharoplasty (eyelid) and Breast Reduction operations for some time. My eyes were beginning to look tired and it was difficult to apply eye make up, my breasts felt heavy and I was suffering from back, shoulder and neck ache trying to keep my breasts supported. I would travel anywhere to choose the [...]
Free nipple grafts what are they?
Monday, October 18th, 2010Free nipple grafts are a slightly old-fashioned breast reduction technique in which the nipple is completely removed from the breast and replaced as a skin graft. Free nipple grafts were used some years ago because they were believed to be a safer technique in performing very large breast reductions of 1 kilogram and over per [...]
Should breast reduction with free nipple graft techniques be used?
Saturday, October 16th, 2010In my opinion, breast reduction surgery that involves free nipple graft should have been used only very infrequently. I myself I’m not using this technique for over 10 years and treat over a hundred people for breast reductions per year. The reason I feel free nipple grafting should not be used in most patients is [...]
What physical problems does having large breasts cause?
Friday, October 15th, 2010Having breasts that are not in proportion to your physique causes significant problems including wearing clothing and the way they look. The main problems with large breasts are: 1. Neck and shoulder ache. 2. Cutting in of a bra strap in their shoulders. 3. Infections in the fold underneath the breast where the skin surfaces rub [...]
What technique breast reduction is generally best for a moderate breast reduction between 500 grams and 1,000 grams?
Thursday, October 14th, 2010Many surgeons would not use the vertical scar technique which I have discussed in previous blogs for breast reductions which involved removing more than 500 grams from each breast. The reason for this is that the scar between the nipple and the fold underneath the breast is likely to be too long and will lead [...]
What is a pedicle and how does it relate to breast reduction surgery?
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010A pedicle is the plastic surgical term for a bridge of tissue which connects one area of skin to another. In breast reduction surgery, the pedicle is used to bring blood and nerve supply to the nipple when the tissue around it has been removed. The pedicle (bridge of tissue connecting the nipple) can lie [...]
Breast reduction surgery – What is the maximum weight that can be reduced in a breast reduction procedure?
Saturday, October 9th, 2010There’s really no upper limit to the weight that can be removed in a breast reduction and operation. In most cases, the average weight removed will be between 400 and 800 grams of tissue. Over 800 grams comprises per breast for a larger breast reduction and over 1.5 kilograms per breast classifies as a very [...]
What is the best technique for a relatively small breast reduction?
Friday, October 8th, 2010If your breasts are relatively small and your surgeon anticipates they would be removing less than 500 grams of tissue per side, often a vertical scar technique or a short transverse scar technique might be appropriate for you. The advantage of these techniques is that the scar does not extend wholly along the crease under [...]