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Lipoplasty to reduce fat tissue on breast
by suction lipectomy |
Female Breast Lipoplasty Liposuction of BreastsLiposculpture removes excess fat inside the breast. This reduction in breast-weight enables the elastic tissue in the breast to produce a greater lift. As a guide, up to 50 percent of fat can be suctioned during liposculpture. Good Candidates for Breast LipoplastyBecause liposuction addresses the problem of excess fat, it is not effective in treating women whose breasts (a) contain excess glandular tissue (eg. young thin women); (b) contain little fat (eg. women with lean but drooping chest). Such patients typically need excisional breast reduction surgery (mastopexy). The best candidates for breast liposculpture are women whose breasts contain a significant proportion of fat. The amount of breast-fat can be assessed by a mammogram. Lipoplasty Won't Produce Perfect BreastsIn simple terms, you can expect liposuction to produce a reduced version of the breasts you had before cosmetic surgery. The final shape will be very similar to the shape before liposuction - only smaller. Breast Lipoplasty - Older/ Younger WomenYoung women can benefit from lipoplasty, but only if their breasts contain excess fatty tissue, (eg. if they are overweight). Even then, liposuction requires a higher degree of surgical skill as a younger breast area typically contains a higher proportion of glandular tissue. Performing liposuction on older women (eg. after menopause) is easier, because after menopause, breasts contain more fat. Best Type of Breast LipoplastyBreast reduction is probably best accomplished using tumescent liposculpture, for several reasons: (1) Smaller scars, through the use of smaller incisions (adits); (2) Almost no blood loss; (3) Less bruising; (4) Less risk of infection; (5) Faster recovery time. (6) Less risk of post-operative complications. What Anesthesia to ChooseBreast reduction using tumescent lipoplasty may be performed with local or general anesthesia. However, local anesthesia is generally considered safer than general anesthesia. Mammograms Before SurgeryCosmetic surgeons usually recommend patients to have a pre-operative mammogram prior to their breast-reduction liposuction operation, in order to check for existing malignancies, and to provide a baseline mammogram for future reference. Breast Compression After LipoplastyIncorrect compression of the chest area is a common post-operative complication
after breast reduction cosmetic surgery. The correct degree of compression
helps reduce the risk of post-operative lumpiness and subcutaneous bleeding,
expedites the healing process, and reduces post-operative pain. Patients
should carefully follow their cosmetic surgeon's advice about compression. ------------------------------------------------ Gastric Bypass Bariatric Information |