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Cosmetic Procedures:
Reconstructive
Procedures:
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| Description: |
Increase
the size of your breasts using inflatable implants
filled with saline. |
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| Length
of Procedure: |
1-2
hours. |
| Use
of Anesthesia: |
Local
with sedation, or general. |
| Location: |
Mostly
outpatient. |
| Side
Effects: |
Change
in nipple sensation, swelling, soreness. In
addition, breasts will be more sensitive for several
weeks. |
| Risks: |
Nipples
may have permanent change in sensation, either
increase or decrease. In addition, the
implants may not be permanent. |
| Back
to Yourself: |
Patients
can go back to work within a few days. Scars will
fade from several months to a year. |
Duration
of
Results: |
Varies
according to patient. |
Click here for more information on Breast Augmentation |
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| Description: |
Raises
and reshapes sagging breasts. The procedure can
also reduce the size of the areola. |
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| Length
of Procedure: |
Several
hours. |
| Use
of Anesthesia: |
Local
with sedation, or general. |
| Location: |
Mostly
outpatient. |
| Side
Effects: |
Temporary
swelling and discomfort. |
| Risks: |
Scarring,
permanent loss of sensation in nipples and breast. |
| Back
to Yourself: |
Back
to work within 1 week. More strenuous activity
within 1 month. |
Duration
of
Results: |
Vary
according to patient. Some results have longer
duration if in conjunction with breast augmentation. |
Click here for more information on Breast Lift |
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Male
Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia) |
| Description: |
This
procedure reduces enlarged female-like breasts in
men. |
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| Length
of Procedure: |
1+
hours. |
| Use
of Anesthesia: |
Local
or general. |
| Location: |
Outpatient. |
| Side
Effects: |
Temporary
discomfort, swelling, bruising. |
| Risks: |
Infection
or injury to the skin. |
| Back
to Yourself: |
Back
to work within the week. Physical activities
may resume in several weeks. |
Duration
of
Results: |
Permanent. |
Click here for more information on Male Breast Reduction
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| Description: |
Reconstruction
of the breast after a mastectomy due to cancer or
other disease. |
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| Length
of Procedure: |
Usually,
operation is post-mastectomy. Varies according
to operations performed. |
| Use
of Anesthesia: |
General
for creation of breast mound. Local for
follow-up procedures. |
| Location: |
Inpatient. |
| Side
Effects: |
Exhaustion for 1 week. |
| Risks: |
Scarring
which will fade substantially over years following
procedure. |
| Back
to Yourself: |
Refrain
from physical activity for 3-6 weeks. |
Duration
of
Results: |
Varies
according to patient. |
Click here for more information on Breast Reconstruction
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| Description: |
The
procedure removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin
from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and
firmer. |
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| Length
of Procedure: |
2-4
hours. |
| Use
of Anesthesia: |
General. |
| Location: |
Mostly
outpatient. |
| Side
Effects: |
Temporary
discomfort, bruising. |
| Risks: |
Permanent loss of sensation in nipples and
breast, inability to breast feed. |
| Back
to Yourself: |
Back
to work within 2 weeks. Refrain from
physical activity for 3-6 weeks. |
Duration
of
Results: |
Permanent.
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Click here for more information on Breast Reduction |
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Westfield, NJ 07090
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