The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery Educates Patients on the Atlanta Breast Reduction Procedure

Alpharetta, GA (Vocus) September 8, 2010

Dr. Joseph G. Bauer, dual board certified plastic surgeon Atlanta, wants to make sure that patients know all they need to know if they are thinking of or are going to have a breast reduction procedure.

Women with overly large breasts suffer from a variety of health and psychological conditions. When it interferes with their everyday lives, they may consider breast reduction. Atlanta surgeon, Dr. Joseph G. Bauer of The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery is an expert in surgical procedures for the breasts and can help patients achieve more proportional breasts for their body.

?Women with overly large breasts experience neck pain, headaches and shoulder grooving and can?t be as active as they may want to be,? says Dr. Bauer. ?Of course, there is also an emotional factor as well. There is a feeling of embarrassment, lack of self-confidence and they tend to shy away from social situations.?

Atlanta breast reduction is a fairly simple solution to this problem. However, it is not a cookie cutter procedure. There are incisions to consider as well as additional procedures to get the best results. Dr. Bauer carefully evaluates each patient to determine which technique will achieve the desired results. Here are the

choices:

Breast reduction without lift- When the skin still retains good elasticity and the severity of the sag is minimal, it is possible to simply remove some of the excess skin and fat without performing a lift.

Breast reduction with lift- When the breasts are extremely large and sagging is severe, a lift is performed in conjunction with the breast reduction. It is also necessary to reposition the nipple to a natural position on the higher placed breasts. There are several different incision choices depending on the extent of the reduction: crescent incision, periareola incision, keyhole or Lejour incision and the anchor incision, which is the most common.

Breast reduction using liposuction- This is the typical method for male breast reduction and can sometimes be used for women if the amount of tissue removal is minimal. Once the fat is vacuumed out, the skin bounces back to shape. This method is sometimes used to obtain symmetry if there is slight asymmetry present with one breast or the other with very minimal incision.

Once the excess tissue is removed, patients will experience a lightening of the torso area. Stress and strain to the neck and back will stop. Chronic pain issues can be reversed and of course, there is a renewed sense of self-confidence.

?Because of the serious health and psychological conditions, this procedure is less about aesthetics as it is about better health,? says Dr. Bauer. ?That?s why we see women of all ages, even teens, come in for the procedure. We routinely do not perform this procedure on anyone less than 18 years of age?

All of Atlanta plastic surgeon, Dr. Joseph G. Bauer?s procedures are performed in the JCAHO accredited surgery center. Every patient receives the utmost care from the professional medical staff. As a duel board certified surgeon, Dr. Bauer considers safety to be priority number one which allows him to provide optimal results.

?It is really rewarding to see my patients? feel so much more comfortable in their skin and become more outgoing following a breast reduction,? says Dr. Bauer. ?It really is a life-changing procedure.?

The surgeons and staff at The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery are humbled by the many expressions of gratitude and appreciation from their patients both far and wide.

For more information about Atlanta breast reduction men and women can browse Dr. Bauer's website at http://www.swancenteratlanta.com.

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Numbers for Plastic Surgery in Atlanta Expected to Follow National Trends

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 12, 2011

According to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and, http://www.aestheticmedicinenews.com/, in 2011, the economy is expected to improve, and predicted trends indicate similar results for the growth in plastic surgery. Atlanta, as well as metropolitan areas throughout the country will see a sharp increase in the demand for plastic surgery procedures in the coming year. At The Swan Center, while business has not been slow, the staff is preparing for a steady increase in the coming year.

This increase is due largely to the fact that people have not had the money to pursue cosmetic procedures when the economy was suffering. Researchers expect the demand for facelifts and facial rejuvenation surgery to be especially high, but breast procedures tend to rate right alongside those. Some non-surgical procedures, particularly those involving facial rejuvenation will also see growth, but the experts feel that surgery will be the growing trend. People have been putting off procedures because of a lack of funds, and now they are ready.

For those who are considering breast augmentation in Atlanta, The Swan Center is a renowned facility for these procedures in the Atlanta region. At the Center, Dr. Joseph Bauer leads the way as a distinguished plastic surgeon. Atlanta area patients know Dr. Bauer for redefining beauty through his skills as a breast surgeon.

Women who are considering breast augmentation need to first determine if they are good candidates for the procedure. ?Breast augmentation is available to most healthy women who want larger or more shapely breasts,? stated Dr. Bauer. ?The ideal candidate is in good overall health and maintains a healthy weight.?

Dr. Bauer is known for his personal approach to breast surgery, treating each patient individually to find the right combination of implant size, shape, type, and location to provide them the natural looking results they want. He also uses gentle surgical techniques to help minimize swelling and shorten recovery time.?

Patients should be prepared for some swelling after breast surgery, even with his gentle hand, and this is normal and will subside. Most patients need at least a week off of work, if not two, for recovery time. They will likely be able to return to their full range of activities within four to six weeks.?

Women considering this procedure should also plan their clothing during the recovery period. Because the chest will be sore, clothes that are easy to slide on and off are idea. A supportive bra with sufficient compression will help aid in preventing swelling. Dr. Bauer will help each patient select the right post-surgery garments to help speed recovery.?

About The Swan Center

The Swan Center has built a name for itself as the premier location for breast augmentation in Atlanta. Patients benefit from the skills of Dr. Bauer and the team as they aim to regain their curves and feel confident in their bodies once again. Procedures are handled in house at the pristine surgery center that offers privacy and excellent care to each patient. To learn more about The Swan Center or to schedule your free initial consultation with Dr. Bauer or one of the other surgeons, visit http://www.swancenteratlanta.com.

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