Breast Reduction/Reshaping
Many women understand that bigger is not always better when it comes to breasts. With age, hormone changes, or genetics, quite a few women experience shoulder and back pain, heaviness, self-consciousness, and a "matronly look" that they feel is unattractive. Because overly large breasts get in the way, athletic activities may be limited. A breast reduction may be the solution to your discomfort. Dr. Duncan pays special attention to creating an attractive shape, and also reducing the excess of tissue under you arms, in order to give you the best look possible.
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Patient Case
This 44 year old woman was a "big girl" after having two children and gaining weight. She got up to 190 pounds, quite large for her 5'4" height. On her own she was able to lose 30 pounds. However, her large saggy breasts and bulging, sagging tummy did not respond to diet or exercise.
She decided to have a breast reduction with reshaping- a newer procedure that leaves the breasts looking good, not just smaller. This procedure repairs the tissue underneath the skin so that it will hold a good shape. Then the skin is reduced, and some liposuction is done under the arm and in the outer portion of the breast, so that it is not so broad.
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| Picture on left shows the 44 year old patient after having two children and gaining weight. The photo on the right show the patient 3 months following breast reduction with reshaping and an extended abdominoplasty. |
This patient started out a size 18. Now she easily fits into a size 10. However she says the self confidence she has is much better than a clothing size or a number on the scale. She feels attractive again, and looks good in a swimsuit and in summer clothing.
