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True or False: Breast Reduction Surgery

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breast reduction surgeryEven if it is not quite as commonly performed as breast augmentation, breast reduction surgery is still very in-demand among cosmetic surgery patients. This has become more and more true in recent years as societal trends have shifted more towards smaller, more natural-looking breasts. To help inform my prospective patients about this procedure and what it can (and cannot) help them achieve, I wanted to take a moment to debunk some common myths about breast reduction surgery.

True or False: Losing Weight Can Help Women Reduce Their Breast Size

This is false. While it’s true that there is fatty tissue in the breasts, there is also glandular tissue that will not respond to changes in a person’s weight. While losing weight may be able to provide a modest decrease in breast size, this is not a result that women should expect. This is why breast reduction (and not liposuction) is often needed to provide the aesthetic results that women who wish to decrease their breast size desire.

True or False: Breast Reduction Can Make Me Feel Better Physically

This is true. In addition to helping to increase a woman’s self-esteem by helping them achieve a more satisfying breast contour, breast reduction can provide some additional medical benefits as well. For example, overly large, heavy breasts can be a cause of back and neck pain, rashes under the breasts, bra strap indentations, as well as posture issues. Undergoing breast reduction can alleviate this pain and discomfort.

True or False: A Breast Reduction Will Not Be Covered By Insurance

This one depends on each patient’s unique situation as well as their individual insurance. As a general rule, insurance companies will not cover procedures that they deem elective, including cosmetic surgery. However, due to the medical benefits that we mentioned above, breast reduction may exist in a grey area between elective and not elective. It’s important to speak with your insurance provider first to know exactly what is and is not covered. In cases where insurance will not help, I offer plastic surgery financing options to assist my patients.

When performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, breast reduction surgery can be a legitimately life-changing procedure. For more information, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule a plastic surgery consultation. Don’t forget to also follow along with me on Facebook for additional tips, news, and much more.

Why Are The Eyes Such a Priority For Plastic Surgery Patients?

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In my many years of performing cosmetic surgery procedures, I have seen quite a few aesthetic trends come and go. Like trends in clothing and style, it makes sense for people’s preferences in what they expect from cosmetic surgery to change over time. However, there are certain things that have remained constant. One such thing is the demand for eyelid surgery for both male and female patients. I wanted to discuss why rejuvenating the eyes has remained such a priority for plastic surgery patients through the years.

The eyes are an extremely prominent facial feature and often the first thing other people notice when they look at us. They are also very susceptible to noticeable signs of aging like wrinkles, lines, bags, pockets of excess fat, and more. Aging in the area around the eyes can go a long way towards making someone look old before their time. Additionally, eyelid surgery has remained so in-demand for a very long time because it is not seen as a “transformational” procedure. Many patients appreciate how subtle and natural-looking eyelid surgery results that I am able to help them attain.

In the following video, I discuss the results that eyelid surgery can help my patients achieve and why this procedure has remained so popular for so long:

There’s a reason why I perform so many eyelid surgery procedures every year. If you think that you might be a good candidate for eyelid surgery, your first step is consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine whether the procedure is the right choice for your aesthetic needs. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, videos, and more.

Finding the Truth in Common Myths About Breast Sagging

Finding the Truth in Common Myths About Breast Sagging

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Droopy, sagging breasts likely don’t fit into any woman’s idea of her ideal appearance. Perky, young-looking breasts can begin to sag and hang low over time. It’s natural for the skin in the breast area to lose some of its elasticity, leading to saggy, sometimes misshapen, breasts. For many women, this may be unavoidable. Since this is such a common aesthetic concern for women, I receive a lot of questions from prospective patients about what (if anything) they can do to potentially prevent breast sagging. That’s why I wanted to take some time to get to the bottom of a few common misconceptions about breast sagging and if it can be avoided.

Finding the Truth in Common Myths About Breast SaggingMyth #1: Wearing a Bra Can Help Prevent Breast Sagging

This is false. There is no data that I am aware that has ever shown that wearing bras everyday can reduce breast sagging. Some women may believe that wearing a bra at in bed for additional nighttime support can help, this simply is not the case. The one exception to this is that many experts do recommend wearing a sports bra during exercise, as the constant pull of gravity that occurs due to movement and bouncing during exercise can potentially stretch the breast tissue and lead to sagging.

Myth #2: Breastfeeding Can Cause Breast Sagging

This too is wrong. A study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal concluded definitively that breastfeeding will not increase a woman’s risk of experiencing breast sagging. This myth likely persists due to the fact that pregnancy itself is a common culprit for sagging breasts. During pregnancy, excess weight gained can cause skin and ligaments in the breasts to stretch, which can lead to breast sagging.

Myth #3: Certain Lifestyle Habits Can Accelerate Breast Sagging

This is true and actually not a myth at all. This includes smoking and behaviors that break down healthy collagen in the skin including suntanning or eating a nutrient-poor, high-fat diet. The sun’s UV rays can sap the collagen out of a person’s skin, reducing elasticity and leading to stretching and sagging. The same can be said for considerable weight fluctuation, so it’s important to maintain a healthy, stable bodyweight.

For women who experience breast sagging, regardless of the cause of this issue, the solution is typically breast lift surgery. During a breast lift, I am able to safely remove loose, excess skin and tighten the remaining breast tissue to provide perkier, better-positioned breasts. In my experience, women are typically extremely satisfied with the results of their breast lift. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, at Atlanta Plastic Surgery. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for additional cosmetic surgery tips, videos, news, and more.

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