Breast Lift And Breast Reduction Can Both Provide A More Aesthetic Contour
July 23, 2010Many women feel that breast shape and size is important. Women who are dissatisfied with their breasts either because they are sagging or because they are disproportionately large for their body may be recommended breast lift or Arkansas breast reduction surgery by a Fayetteville cosmetic surgeon. Both procedures are capable of lifting and contouring the breasts, improving the balance of a woman’s figure, and enhancing self confidence and self-image.
In a breast lift, the plastic surgeon will likely use a technique that results in minimal scarring. Extra skin will be removed and the breast will be contoured creating an improved appearance. In a breast reduction, the plastic surgeon will remove breast tissue in order to achieve a desired breast size. In general it will be performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia.
The results will be noticed immediately. Any swelling should subside within two to four weeks and the lines from incisions will flatten out and fade for roughly a year post-procedure.
What You Need To Know About Breast Augmentation Surgery
Sometimes referred to as augmentation mammoplasty, Arkansas breast augmentation incorporates the use of implants to fill the desire of many women to have fuller breasts. Also is may fill the desire in a woman to return volume that has been lost after weight reduction or pregnancy. Breast implants may also be utilized in women who have lost a breast due to injury or mastectomy.
The most common incision locations for a Fayetteville breast augmentation include around the areola, in the underarm or armpit, and the crease underneath the breast. Breast implants are able to be placed either in front of or behind the breast muscles. These implants may be filler prior to or after the surgery is performed.
The procedure is most often performed as an outpatient procedure with the injection of general anesthesia. The results will be noticeable immediately. Swelling will usually last between two and four weeks. Incision lines will gradually fade and flatten for up to a year.
