Breast
Reduction
"Suction Assisted Lipectomy"
Many women and men across the country, suffer from very large, heavy and uncomfortable breasts. This condition is referred to as "macromastia" in women and as "gynecomastia" in men. At the Dallas Fort Worth Institute of Body Sculpturing, Dr. Walter Dobson offers "Suction Assisted Lipectomy", "SAL" for breast reductions.
Who is a candidate for SAL breast reduction?
A good candidate for a suction assisted lipectomy breast reduction is a woman who has large breasts that consist primarily of fatty tissue. Some breasts are composed almost entirely of fat, with very little real breast tissue. Women with this type of breast are generally very good candidates for SAL. The amount of reduction that can be accomplished with SAL varies with the proportion of fatty tissue to breast tissue, the degree of fibrous tissue, and the patient's desire regarding size.
Advantages of suction assisted lipectomy
Utilizing "tumescent liposuction", Dr. Dobson is able to reduce the size of the breast by up to 50% and reshape the contour of large breasts. Whereas, the conventional breast reduction may result in an unsatisfactory shape, inadequate removal of tissue or too much tissue and unsightly scars, SAL breast reduction provides a lower risk of complications, a higher level of patient satisfaction, and a quick return to normal activities.
Significant volume reduction is possible. Unlike conventional surgery, there is minimal (if any) scarring. Usually four puncture sites along the breast crease are made to instill the tumescent fluid and to aspirate the fatty tissue. Nipple sensation is preserved, and it usually does not interfere with future breast feeding. Our patients benefit by experiencing better results, fewer complications, financial savings, and a quick recovery with virtually no disfiguring scars on the breast!
Expectations
Realistic expectations are the key to success.
Why are you here?
- Discomfort
- Restriction of activity due to excessive size and weight of breasts
- Appearance in mirror, photographs and clothing
Your problems
- Excess weight on your chest may affect posture, cause back, shoulder and neck pain
- The weight of your bra straps may cause painful shoulder grooving
- Sagging may lead to skin irritation under the breast crease
- There may be difficulty in adequate examination of the breasts for cancer detection
What does suction lipectomy accomplish?
- Reduce weight of large breasts
- Relieve secondary back, neck, and shoulder pain resulting from the weight of breasts
- Breasts are usually easier to examine and x-ray
What will not be helped
- Back, neck and shoulder pain due to problems such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.
- General obesity
- Stretch marks
- Persistent fat not responsive to liposuction
Goals
- Establish more normal proportion
- Decrease secondary back, neck and shoulder pain
The Procedure
- Four ¼ inch incisions are made in the crease of your breast, tumescent fluid is utilized and the fat is removed. This differs from reduction mammoplasty.
- I.V. sedation or general anesthesia
- Outpatient procedure
- Dressings, support garment
- Return to normal activities usually within 2 to 3 days
Risks and complications
The risks and complications of Breast SAL are very low compared to the traditional methods.
Before and After Photos
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Breast reduction photos |
For more information
For more detailed information and explanations, you might choose to order the article entitled "Liposuction Breast Reduction", published in the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery medical journal. The article abstract and instructions on how to order can be found at Medline.
Dr. Dobson and the staff of the Dallas-Fort Worth Institute of Body Sculpturing are available to answer any questions or concerns that you may have about breast reduction.