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Breast Lift Atlanta
A woman's breasts may droop as a result of the natural effects of aging, heredity, gravity, pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss. A breast lift, also called a mastopexy, is performed to return youthful shape and lift to breasts that have sagged or lost volume and firmness.
Breast lifts rejuvenate the breasts by trimming excess skin and tightening supporting tissues to achieve an uplifted, youthful contour. After a mastopexy, the breasts are higher on the chest and firmer to the touch. Breast lifts can also reposition and reduce the size of the areola-the dark skin surrounding the nipple-which may have stretched or drooped.
Breast size does not change after a breast lift, nor does the fullness or roundness in the upper part of the breasts. Women who desire larger, smaller or more rounded breasts may want to consider a breast augmentation or breast reduction together with a breast lift. Breast lifts are usually done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia, and lasts from 1 ½ to 3 ½ hours.
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Breast Reduction Atlanta
Large breasts can cause pain, improper posture, rashes, breathing problems, skeletal deformities, and low self-esteem. Breast reduction surgery is usually done to provide relief from these symptoms. Performed under general anesthesia, the two- to four-hour procedure removes fat and glandular tissue and tightens skin to produce smaller, lighter breasts that are in a healthier proportion to the rest of the body.
Breast reduction surgery is not recommended for women who intend to breast-feed, since many of the milk ducts leading to the nipples are removed.
During the procedure an anchor-shaped incision is made from the new location of the nipple down to and around the crease beneath the breast. Dr. McCluskey removes excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin, relocates the nipple and areola, and reshapes the breast using skin from around the areola before closing the incisions with stitches. Liposuction may be needed to remove excess fat from the armpit area, and in some cases when only fat needs to be removed from the breasts, liposuction alone is used for breast reduction. For a few days after surgery the breasts are bound with an elastic bandage or a surgical bra and you may be given surgical drainage tubes for fluid removal. Stitches come out in a week and the surgical bra must be worn for about a month.
A little pain is normal after surgery, whether it's mild discomfort, swelling during menstruation, a measure of numbness or sensitivity, or random, shooting pains that may last for a few months. Swelling, bruising, crusting and slight changes in breast size are also common. Most patients return to work in about two weeks, although you should avoid heavy lifting for three to four and only gentle contact with the breasts should occur for six weeks.
Scars fade with time but will not disappear, although they can be hidden with a bra, bathing suit or low-cut top.
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Male Breast Reduction Atlanta
Gynecomastia, or the medical term for enlarged male breasts, is a fairly common problem among men that is a result of excess localized fat and/or excess glandular tissue in the breast area. While the definite cause of Gynecomastia is unknown, many contribute the problem to heredity or hormone imbalance. Gynecomastia can affect men of all ages and can lead to embarrassment, lack of confidence, and subsequent psychological problems. Fortunately, Dr. McCluskey is skilled in male breast reduction surgery, which involves the removal of unwanted breast tissue and the lifting and retightening of the remaining breast tissue. Further procedures, such as liposuction, may be used to properly shape the breasts.
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Revision Breast Augmentation Atlanta
We specialize in revision breast augmentation for patients who are not satisfied with their results after undergoing breast augmentation at other practices. These patients' unhappiness may arise from the implant shape, size, or placement or because of a post-surgical complication such as wrinkling, implant displacement, capsular contracture (hardening around the implant) or symmastia (implants drift together). We can correct these errors and help patients enjoy the fuller breasts they envisioned before their original surgery.
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Breast Reconstruction Atlanta
Modern surgical technology makes it possible to construct a natural-looking breast after mastectomy (breast removal) for cancer or other diseases. The procedure is commonly begun and sometimes completed immediately following mastectomy, so that the patient wakes with a new breast mound. Alternatively, reconstruction may begin years after mastectomy. There are several ways to reconstruct the breast, both with and without implants; Dr. McCluskey will work together with you in deciding which method is the best for you. Breast reconstruction does not affect the recurrence of cancer, does not cause any other diseases, and does not affect chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
We understand that breast cancer or other debilitating diseases can be the fight of a lifetime. Through our experience and the use of the latest and safest technology, breast reconstruction surgery can be used to restore confidence and improve the quality of life of the patient. At The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta we aim to give our patients breasts that come as close as possible in appearance and form to their natural breast. Each breast reconstruction is unique, highly personal, and varies in complication. Other procedures may be required in conjunction with the initial surgery to ensure the best and safest results.
