Female Breast Reduction
Dr. Cruise's Philosophy Regarding Female Breast Reduction
To put it bluntly, large breasts can be a significant handicap. To a woman with large breasts, the part of the body that is supposed to be sexy and feminine instead seems to be a burden. The sheer weight of the breasts makes them very difficult to carry around and prevents many women from doing the things they want to do. They cause neck and back pain, rashes, and a myriad of medical problems. In addition to this, they cause significant psychological problems. A full discussion of these problems are beyond the scope of this web site. Suffice it to say, I feel very strongly that these problems should be addressed as soon possible so that they do not snowball.
In my practice, breast reduction procedures are as much cosmetic as they are reconstructive. There is no question that excess weight in the breasts is the primary cause of the physical problems, but if the breast reduction is done in a sexy, cosmetically pleasing way, the patient benefits in both a physical and psychological fashion. This is why I perform my breast reductions the same way I perform my breast lifts except, of course, I also remove breast tissue in the process. I perform what is known in the plastic surgery literature as a "short scar" breast reduction. I believe that breast surgery, whether it is breast reduction or breast lifting, is art work as much as it is surgery. This is why I have developed a technique that is technically more demanding than the standard breast reduction but achieves more sexy, feminine breasts with more projection and cleavage as well as a a shorter scar.
Anyone considering breast reduction must realize that the cost of removing breast tissue, elevating the nipple, and making a more appealing breast causes a scar. This scar travels around the nipple, down the breast, and, in rare cases, forms a T underneath the breast. It is true, that even with revealing clothes, the scar is not visible. Nevertheless, the person considering undergoing this procedure must still be aware that scars will be created.
Other cosmetic procedures such as liposuction or abdominoplasty can be done at the same time in certain patients.