Dr. Hayley Brown’s Plastic Surgery Blog

The results of gynecomastia surgery can be life changing. The amount of chest flattening can be variable depending on underlying pectoralis major anatomy, the density of the breast tissue, and overlying skin tone. Some patients are able to achieve dramatically flat contours with smooth overlying skin, while others may have a more subtle improvement. The […]

Weight fluctuations or obesity may cause a fatty infiltration of the breast or skin redundancy affecting the chest. Hormone imbalances can cause gynecomastia. Certain medical conditions can give rise to hormone problems. Some of these include pituitary problems, liver or kidney problems, thyroid disease, and tumors. Medications and drugs can also cause breast enlargement. Young

Disclaimer: The information throughout this plastic surgery website is not intended to be taken as medical advice. The information provided by female plastic surgeon Dr. Hayley Brown is intended to provide general information regarding breast surgery, body contouring, facial plastic surgery, and more for residents of Las Vegas, Henderson, and nearby locations throughout Nevada. This

Most patients presenting to the plastic surgery office for evaluation of gynecomastia report fairly long-standing chest fullness since puberty. Both breasts are affected symmetrically, and there is no history of pain or nipple discharge. Occasionally, the breast tissue is vaguely tender on exam. Most patients have diffuse chest fullness, others present with an isolated collection

There are certain times of life when gynecomastia tends to be common. In male infants, small amounts of breast tissue around the areola can develop from the mother’s estrogen that circulates through the infant’s bloodstream right after birth. This condition is normal and self-limiting and resolves without intervention in 2-3 weeks. A rare cause of

Breast reduction surgery, irrespective of technique, is very dependent on circulation for proper healing of deeper tissue, overlying skin, and the nipple and areola. Nicotine constricts blood vessels and therefore decreases oxygen delivery to healing tissues. Carbon Monoxide in smoke displaces oxygen so that it is not optimally delivered to tissues. Tissue loss can occur

Remarkably, most women can successfully breast feed after breast reduction surgery, although many may need to supplement. Breast- feeding ability can never be guaranteed after any surgical procedure, and some women without any history of breast surgery have difficulty breast-feeding for various reasons. The variability in the ability to breast-feed is extremely diverse and dependent

Results can be long lasting in the majority of women who undergo breast reduction surgery. Most patients do not need repeat or maintenance surgery, like patients who have breast implants. Young women will experience appearance changes of their breasts from normal aging, gravity, weight fluctuation, and pregnancy, regardless of whether or not they have had

Insurance companies don’t want to pay for things that are clearly medically necessary, let alone a procedure that may be partially cosmetic. Depending upon your insurance company, some do offer benefits for surgical treatment of symptomatic macromastia. Each policy has certain criteria that need to be met in consideration for payment for breast reduction. Typically,

First of all, there is no standardization of bra cup sizes and all bras fit differently. Most patients with large breasts don’t really know their true cup size, as they need to special order bras that fit properly. Alternatively, they buy bras that are a few sizes too small, or wear minimizer bras, to make