Liposuction Breast Reduction Offers Scarless Alternative

Because of adverse scarring prone to darker-skinned patients, some African American women may choose not to have breast reduction.

According to a study in February's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), liposuction breast reduction may offer African American women a scarless alternative

The study examined 17 African American women whose primary complaint was weight-related, i.e., to relieve physical symptoms associated with overly large breasts -- as opposed to lifting the breast. All 17 women had liposuction breast reduction. Prior to the procedure, all patients attempted non-surgical therapies such as physical therapy, strengthening exercises, and chiropractic care to relieve their symptoms.Patients were studied up to six months after the procedure and all experienced alleviation or significant relief in neck, back and shoulder pain and postural imbalances. Patients' quality-of-life significantly improved, as did their self-esteem, overall health and well-being. There were no complications and no adverse scarring reported.

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