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February 8, 2010

Breast Reduction: An Outpatient Procedure in Sacramento California

Posted by rosemont in Breast Reduction

In Sacramento California breast reduction surgery has become more commonly an outpatient procedure with most patients choosing to recover in their own home following their procedure. Breast reduction surgery is often requested by women whom suffer from large breasts and their associated symptoms of skin rashes, back aches, head aches, embarrassment, shoulder grooves, poor posture, difficulty finding clothes, and neck strain. Breast reduction surgery used to require a few days stay in the hospital to recover. Now more and more women are going home the same day as their surgery and are very happy about their experience.
However in some situations it may be beneficial to stay overnight especially when one combines the breast reduction surgery with another cosmetic plastic surgery procedure such as a tummy tuck, blepharoplasty, eyelift, facelift or arm lift. Most patients feel better recovering in the comfort of their own home. Some other changes in breast reduction surgery over the past twenty years include a decrease usage of drains and liposuction. Drains are no longer routinely used as studies have shown no benefit to their usage however they still may be required in specific circumstances. Liposuction is more commonly used to tailor the thoracic region adjacent to the breast to provide a smoother contour. In the past larger incision were required to tailor the thoracic region. In Sacramento we are seeing more and more women whom are tired of their pendulous large breast and want something that is easier to manage and less burdensome with regards to their clothes choices and bras. We are also seeing many women have a reduction in their frequency of headaches and back aches following the surgery and in general feeling more confident! Breast reduction has a high success rate and has helped many women across the United Sates and the Sacramento Valley. At Chrysalis Cosmetics, Dr Charles Perry commonly utilizes a superior pedicle vertical technique to minimize the incision length and allow for adjustments in the future. Breast reduction is commonly combined with tummy tucks and blepharoplasty.

November 4, 2008

Breast Reduction in Sacramento California; Liposuction or Breast Reduction Which is Right For You

Posted by rosemont in Breast Reduction, Liposuction

Breast reduction has traditionally been performed for women with large breast that cause back ache, head aches, migraines, rashes and unwanted attention. Traditionally Plastic Surgeons throughout California have been performing breast reductions through large anchor type incisions. This has allowed plastic surgeons to reduce the breast volume as well as lift the breast. Over 80% of women whom have had the operation are satisfied and would do it again. While a truly wonderful operation at times the incisions can be excessive and require a long healing period. In some large breast reduction studies 30% of women are noted to have delayed wound healing often necessitating prolonged dressing changes and wound care.

Across the country more and more physicians are performing scarless breast reductions using liposuction and even vaser liposelection. Dr Charles Perry, a plastic surgeon in Sacramento California has been performing breast reductions using suction assisted lipectomy since 2002. Chrysalis Cosmetics serves the Roseville, Folsom, Davis, El Dorado Hills and Stockton area plastic surgery needs. With a dedicated staff that is focused on your needs and experience.

For the majority of women the breast is made up of fat and glandular tissue. As women age more of the breast becomes fatty and less glandular. This fatty tissue lends itself to being reduced through liposuction which only requires tiny little incisions along the breast fold (perhaps the nipple or axilla or arm pit) that allow the liposuction cannualas to remove the unnessecary fat. Once the fat is removed the skin of the breast redrapes over the smaller breast. This often lifts the breast (in some series up to 6 cm) and decreases the weight the shoulder have to support through bra straps. For many women in the Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove area the reduced weight of the breast allows them to live with less back ache, head aches, skin rashes and shoulder pain.

Breast reduction performed with vaser liposelection is ideal for fattier breasts without ptosis and elastic skin. It is ideal for women with larger softer breasts as they often have more fat than glandular tissue. It can be truly amazing to witness the lift the breast obtains after the weight is removed.

If you are considering breast reduction and are interested in a breast reduction without the large anchor type incision visit Dr Perry. He or one of his cosmetic staff members are excited to help you decide if a breast reduction is right for you. For additional information visit www.drcharlesperry.com.