The healthcare field is constantly changing, and I am always amazed by the innovative techniques that doctors come up with to serve their clients. One area that has been consistently transforming for the better over the last decade is the area of breast cosmetic surgery. If you are a woman who wants to change the shape or size of your breasts due to a mastectomy, childbirth, aging, or to improve your posture or lessen back pain, these break-through procedures are well worth investigating.
- New Procedure For Obese Women
In the past, women with a high BMI had limited options when it came to breast surgery. This was because it is dangerous to put bariatric or obese individuals under using anesthesia, which is necessary during breast reconstructive surgery. However, doctors have developed a new program which helps patients lose weight first. Then, once the BMI is considered safe, the patient can undergo reconstructive surgery, and the doctor will use excess tissue from the abdomen during the procedure.
This three-part approach (weight loss, breast reconstruction, and abdominal tissue relocation) results in a body shape that is very different from what the patient started with. Cancer survivors who had limited options before now have a three-part plan that will allow them to reclaim a body shape that they are happy with.
- Breast Reduction and Lift
The Bellesoma Method, developed by Dr. Horndeski, hit the cosmetic surgery scene in 2000. Since then, it has become a popular method of breast reduction and lifting. The method produces no vertical scars and does not use artificial implants. Instead, it creates a full, perky look by raising breast tissue up on the chest wall.
The procedure is designed on a foundation of mathematical and engineering principals. During the lifting procedure, the weight of the breast is transferred to the chest muscle rather than the skin. The support from the chest muscle gives the breast lasting stability and reduces the risk of sagging over time. Due to this redistribution of weight, the method is effective in relieving back pain. The Bellesoma Method is popular among women who want to reduce the size of the breasts.
- Silicone Implant Via The Keller Funnel
The Keller Funnel is a tool that allows surgeons to insert silicone implants in a new way that is is much more efficient than the old way. Instead of using a finger to squeeze a full implant in through an incision, the Keller Funnel allows surgeons to use a nylon, pastry-bag shaped tool to get the silicone into the body. This can be used for implants up to 800cc in size. One of the advantages is that the implant is inserted in a no-touch manner, which is best in terms of creating a sterile procedure. Use of the Keller Funnel has been found to lower the risk of capsular contractual.
- Fat Transfer Plus Stem Cells
Over the past few years, doctors have begun combining a fat transfer, using liposuction, and stem cell technology to create an implant-free breast augmentation option. This technique is favored by women who hope to lose some fat from the abdomen or thigh area and create fuller breasts at the same time.
In the healthcare field, it is important to stay informed about advances in various types of procedures. Breast cosmetic surgery is one area of plastic surgery that has seen incredible advances in the last decade. The technologies, tools, and methods that surgeons have available today are very different than what was available even five years ago. These advances can help women with varying motives for breast reconstruction, from the obese cancer survivor to the woman who wants to relieve her back pain.