Breast reduction
Indentation of the Shoulders is a Common Finding in Women Seeking Breast Reduction Surgery
Women with naturally large breasts frequently experience several common and uncomfortable symptoms and physical findings. These may include pains in the shoulder, neck and back, fatigue, indentation and irritation of […]
Continue ReadingPlaying Sports With Large Breasts: Not A Good Fit
Women who have very large breasts often have to contend with persistent neck, back and shoulder pains, rashes, headaches and fatigue on a daily basis just doing routine activities. Even […]
Continue ReadingA Small Percentage of Breast Reduction Specimens Contain Cancer Not Detected By Mammogram
Most patients undergoing a breast reduction should have a fairly recent mammogram prior to surgery if they are past a certain age. The reason for this is that if any […]
Continue ReadingBreast Reductions Can Be Performed for Cosmetic Reasons
Breast reductions are most commonly performed for functional reasons, that is, to alleviate symptoms such as neck, back and shoulder pains, headaches and rashes. Even in these situations, there is […]
Continue ReadingIs a Breast Reduction Covered by Insurance?
A breast reduction with removal of a significant amount of breast tissue is considered by most plastic surgeons and patients to be a reconstructive procedure. Hoping to have the surgery […]
Continue ReadingDoes A Breast Reduction Lower the Risk For Developing Breast Cancer?
A breast reduction involves the removal of a significant amount of breast tissue. Intuitively, it would seem that with less volume, there would be less tissue available to degenerate into […]
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