Cosmetic breast surgery

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Breast lift (mastopexy) - series

Breast reduction (mammoplasty) - series

Breast augmentation - series

Overview

Recovery

Risks

Cosmetic breast surgery

Alternative Names:

Mastopexy; Mammoplasty; Breast size reduction; Breast lift; Breast lift with reduction; Breast lift with augmentation

Risks:

In addition to the general risks of surgery and anesthesia, there are risks of large scars with prolonged healing time, uneven position of the nipples, sensory loss, and inability to nurse a baby after surgery. The emotional risks may include feeling that the breasts look imperfect, or the desired reactions of others are not adequate.

Review Date: 12/2/2005
Reviewed By: Thomas T. Jeneby, M.D., The Plastic and Cosmetic Center of South Texas, San Antonio, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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