Scarless Breast Reduction - Breast Augmentation Chicago

"Traditional" Breast Reduction Surgery versus 'The Scarless Procedure'

   Plastic surgeons have been performing breast reduction surgery for over 50 years. For the purpose of solving back, neck and breast pain due to the excessive weight of the breasts, it is an exceptionally good surgical decision. In most cases the surgery is performed in a hospital under full general anesthesia, often taking 2-6 hours with two surgeons performing the surgery in unison. With the excessive bleeding the surgery causes blood transfusions are not uncommon. The major disadvantages to the traditional method are the extreme nature and extensive scarring. Although the wounds heal within a matter of weeks, most patients have noticeable scars many months to years after the surgery. The recuperation from this operation can also be extensive. Most surgeons insist their patients maintain very little activity for several weeks or even months. The scars will usually "mature" or reach their final form in 1-2 years. It is also typical for patients to report minor to intense pain for years after the traditional breast reduction surgery procedure.

   Contrast all of this with the "Scarless" breast reduction. It is performed in our certified surgicenter, with twilight sleep anesthesia, plus local anesthesia. There is little or no pain during the postoperative period. Patients are encouraged to resume full activity as soon as they feel up to it. The scar is about ¼ inch, in the fold under the breast. This is where the canulla for the liposuction is introduced. There are no blood transfusions, or change in sensation, or ability to breast feed, as there is no "cutting".

   How is all of this done? With constant advances in the art of liposuction, we can consistently get a 1-3 cup size reduction in each breast. Remember, the female breast is composed of at least 50% fat by the age of 35. Liposuction, with special instruments, will remove fatty tissue but not the firmer glandular tissue. After surgery, the skin shows a dramatic degree of shrinkage, with the nipple/areola often rising 1-2 inches once fully healed. So you can see that the operation provides a significant lift in most patients, but the amount of lift is determined by the patient’s elastic skin characteristics, not skin removal. This allows the operation to function without scars

   Another wonderful feature of the Scarless surgery is its use in "asymmetry". This is a condition were the two breasts are different sizes. As this is often present in the young patient, we are especially pleased to be able to offer this operation to adjust the size without leaving a visible scar.

 We look forward to speaking with you regarding this procedure. Please contact us to discuss further at 312-642-7777.

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