Breast reduction, also called reduction mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure during which fat, glandular tissue and skin are removed from the breasts. The resultant smaller breasts increase patient comfort from symptoms such as back pain, breathing problems and poor posture.
Breast reduction, also called reduction mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure during which fat, glandular tissue and skin are removed from the breasts. The resultant smaller breasts increase patient comfort from symptoms such as back pain, breathing problems and poor posture.
Liposuction is the removal of localized areas of body fat to create a more contoured appearance. The minimally invasive cosmetic procedure utilizes a cannula or hollow tube, which is inserted through small incisions and moved back and forth to loosen excess fat, which is suctioned out using a vacuum or syringe.
Although many scars fade over time and become barely noticeable, disruptions to the healing process can cause them to become red, raised, indented or otherwise deformed. Scar revision can help by reducing the scar's prominence through a number of procedures.