Question : Hello, I am 12 years old and I would like to get a Breast Reduction. I am 5ft and size 32c. I don’t suffer from any health problems due to their size, so I understand that i don’t really need it: i only want it because I feel my breasts are too big [...]
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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 [...]
Questions regarding Breast Reduction Surgery
Monday, March 14th, 2011
Question : I am considering having Breast Reduction Surgery but have a few questions: What are the price ranges for UK Breast Reduction Surgery? What preparations are necessary before having a Breast Reduction? And, lastly, will I be able to breastfeed if I have a Breast Reduction? Answer : At Aurora Clinics, the price of [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
I am considering breast surgery. What advice would you give me to help me select my surgeon?
Thursday, October 7th, 2010When considering any type of plastic surgery, it is very important to do research adequately. In particular, I would recommend that you seek a consultation with a surgeon who specialises in the field you are considering. For example, most plastic surgeons will have specialised in facial rejuvenation surgery such as facelifts or body surgery. It [...]
Is liposuction an option for breast reduction?
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010Many people who are considering a reduction in the size of their breasts are very worried about the scars that can occur following traditional breast reduction techniques. If you are worried about the scarring from traditional breast reduction, liposuction may be an option for you.