Resource Center: Breast Procedures

Alternative to Saline and Silicone Implants

Breast implant procedures are chosen by many varied types of people who are searching to enhance their breasts, either because they are dissatisfied with their natural size, or as a form of reconstructive surgery. The various types of breast implant procedures can be intimidating when trying to decide what exactly is right for you. Many people simply choose silicone or saline breast implants, as they are the most common choices. There are, however, several different alternatives to these implants.


Non Surgical Breast Enhancement

There are a lot of Internet ads and late night infomercials about non-surgical methods for breast enlargement. Herbal supplements, breast creams, and even more extreme methods claim to provide results without going under the knife. While hesitation to commit to surgery is understandable, it's important to understand if non-surgical breast enlargement works at all, and if it's safe.


Nipple Augmentation

Nipple augmentation surgery is a very commonly performed procedure.  Some women choose to have nipple augmentation surgery performed when they are already having breast augmentation surgery completed.  Others choose to undergo nipple augmentation absent of any other procedure.  Depending on the desires of the patient, either nipple enlargement surgery can be performed, or nipple reduction surgery.


Mammary Asymmetry

Mammary asymmetry describes a condition where breasts are not the same size or shape as one another.  This condition can occur for several different reasons.  Likewise, there are several types of action that can be taken to correct mammary asymmetry and allow you to achieve breasts that are evenly set and are the same size and shape.


Implant Plastic Surgery

Despite a thorough regimen of diet and exercise, many people are unable to achieve the body physique they desire. Other people simply want to achieve a different look for their bodies. In cases like this, the only option may be implant plastic surgery. Some of the most popular places to have implant plastic surgery are on the breasts for women, and on the pecs and calves for men. Implant surgery can be a path to fit, healthy or just plain sexy look.


Capsular Contracture

Capsular contracture is an extremely rare but very serious condition that may occur if your body reacts negatively to the presence of breast implants.  In addition to occurring after breast augmentation surgery, it can also occur when a body reacts poorly to joint replacement surgeries where artificial prosthesis are implanted beneath the skin.  Understanding what to look for and how to treat capsular contracture is very important to your health as this condition must be treated as soon as possible after occurring.


Breast Reduction Through Liposuction

While many women are seeking ways to enhance their breast size, many others are seeking ways to reduce the size of their breasts. Overly large breasts can be significant problems for many women. One of the most common issues faced by women with large breasts is back pain, neck pain and shoulder pain. Other problems include inability to participate in athletics and changes in posture. Large breasts can also lead to yeast infections in the areas between or under the breasts. In some cases, women view their overly large breasts as just plain unattractive.


Breast Reduction Exercises

Many women are very self conscious about the size of their breasts.  Large breasts can seem out of proportion with the rest of the woman's body, and at times lead to unwanted attention.  Breasts that are extremely large can also cause significant health issues.  The biggest health issue associated with large breasts is back injury.  Because a woman's back is laden with extra pounds to carry along, it is far more likely the injury will occur with large breasts.  Many women are under the assumption that the only way to combat large breasts is through breast reduction surgery.  However, there


Axillary Hyperhidrosis

Excessive sweating can be a very embarrassing condition. Raising an arm to wave to a friend, revealing an armpit soaked with sweat can be mortifying. Axillary hyperhidrosis is the medical term for extreme amounts of sweat in the armpits. It is characterized by overactive sweat glands that produce too much sweat, and it is practically impossible to treat with simple remedies like deodorants and similar odor-fighting agents.


After Breast Surgery

Breast augmentation surgery is a very popular option for women of all ages. This surgery can enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast however she desires. Larger, shapelier breasts can help a lot of women have improved self-esteem and feel more attractive. However, no one should just jump into any kind of cosmetic surgery without doing research. It's important to know what effects to expect after breast surgery, including recovery time, side effects like scars and bruising, and of course, the end results of the surgery.


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