Male Breast Reduction – Solve an Embarrassing Condition: Gynecomastia
There is help for Gynecomastia – A Male Breast Reduction Many men will develop breast tissue that disappears as they age, but in certain men it may persist and is called gynecomastia. In most cases this is a normal process but in some cases it can be related to the use of certain medications. It… Read more >
Top 3 Reasons for Breast Reduction
Why Breast Reduction Surgery? A breast reduction or a reduction mammoplasty removes excess breast tissue and fat to achieve a breast size that is in proportion to your body. Women who have overly large breasts can have health problems such as physical pain and discomfort and emotional problems that can have an impact on their… Read more >
10 Things You Need to Know About Breast Enlargement
What is breast enlargement? Breast enlargement, or breast augmentation, is a procedure where implants are added to increase the overall size of the breast while retaining a natural shape that fits your body, it also sometimes lifts the breast as well. What do I need to know about the procedure? 10 Things You Need to… Read more >
Miss Your Body, Mom? Consider a Mommy Makeover!
What are Mommy Makeovers? The mommy makeover (MMO) is a popular procedure performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in an operating room under general anesthesia. The ideal candidate is a female near her stable weight who is not planning to have more children. Despite many women’s best efforts after pregnancy and nursing it is… Read more >
Breast Lift – What to Expect?
Commonly called a breast lift or boob lift, the medical name for this surgery is a mastopexy. A mastopexy will elevate and firm your breasts by removing excess skin and tissue and tightening the surrounding breast tissue to create a more aesthetic appearing breast. What Does a Breast Lift Do For Me? As women age… Read more >
Breast Augmentation Procedure Overview
Breast augmentation is a procedure done by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to enhance the shape and size of the female breast. How Do I Know if a Breast Augmentation is for Me? If you are interested in breast augmentation, the first step is a consultation with Dr. Janiga. What Can I Expect? At your… Read more >
Silicone Breast Implants and Breastfeeding – Answers
What is the FDA’s stance on this? With the recent FDA approval of silicone breast implants for cosmetic breast augmentation, the percentage of women opting for silicone implants has soared. For most plastic surgeons, placing silicone or gel breast implants is much more common than placing saline breast implants since this FDA approval was announced…. Read more >
Breast Augmentation and Breastfeeding – What you Need to Know
Will breast augmentation effect my ability to breast feed? My patients frequently ask me this during breast augmentation consultations. There is certainly no definitive answer to this question, but in many cases women will be able to successfully breast feed after their breast augmentation procedure. Is Breast Feeding Popular? Statistically, in the U.S. approximately 30… Read more >
Breast Cancer Reconstruction, Be Aware of Your Rights
Why Breast Cancer Reconstruction is Important Breast surgery for both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes accounts for a large portion of my plastic surgery practice and is a life-changing procedure that I feel passionately about. Being that October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” I thought it would be pertinent to talk about breast cancer reconstruction. Every… Read more >
Breast Reduction and Relief
Breast Reduction Surgery Breast reduction is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries I perform. It’s one of those procedures that can literally change a woman’s life, and one that almost always generates a post-operative “I wish I had done that years ago…” sigh of relief. What are the benefits of a Breast Reduction? While… Read more >
