Breast related plastic surgery costs, types and risks
What to Expect After Breast Implant Removal? Breast implant removal is a surgery to take out silicone or saline implants from the breast. There are several procedures that can be done during breast implant removal surgery, the outcome largely depends on the reason why the operation is done and the Read more…
Capsulectomy is the surgical removal of tissue capsule, i.e fibrous scar tissue which forms around breast implant. The capsule is composed of fibroblasts, collagen, and blood vessels. Capsular contracture is the immune system’s protective response against the presence of a foreign object, which leads to the problem. The formation of Read more…
Lumpectomy is the surgical removal of lump in the breast to treat malignant tumor or breast cancer. During the procedure, only the cancerous cells are removed hence its more conservative and preferred to more disfiguring option as in mastectomy which involves complete removal of the breast. A lumpectomy is usually Read more…
A breast implant is a medical device implanted into the breast to alter its size and shape. Breast implants are used to restore a natural looking breast after breast removal due to cancer or to correct birth defect. Also, breast implants can be placed for cosmetic reason to enlarge the Read more…
Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. There are different types of plastic surgery and it can be divided into two main categories namely: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed to correct functional impairments Read more…
Gynecomastia is a condition whereby there is development of excess breast tissue in the males. This is a very common condition and it is estimated that up to 50% of men in the United States experience some degree of gynecomastia during their lifetime. Even though gynecomastia is not harmful and Read more…
Women with dense breasts or a family history of breast cancer should start getting mammograms from the age of 30, not 50, a new study suggests. Previously, groups like the American Cancer Society have pushed for women with clear risk factors to get screened in their 40s. But few studies Read more…
Breast removal surgery, as the name implies, is a surgery that is carried out to remove one or both breast as a result of breast cancer or to prevent breast cancer. It is also known as mastectomy. The cost of breast removal surgery varies depending on the type of mastectomy, Read more…
Mastectomy refers to the surgical removal of one or both breasts, partially or completely. A mastectomy is usually carried out to treat breast cancer. People at high risk of developing breast cancer may undergo the procedure as a preventive measure. A similar breast surgery is the lumpectomy. Lumpectomy is the Read more…
Breast reduction surgery as the name implies, is a plastic surgery procedure that is carried out to reduce the size of disproportionate large breasts. It is also known as reduction mammoplasty. The operation involves the removal of excess fat, tissue and skin from the abnormally large breasts. Read: What is Breat Read more…