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What is another name for mammary hyperplasia?
Macromastia
What is another name for macromastia?
mammary hyperplasia
Is a 36 YY cup bust ok for a 17 year old with Macromastia?
yes
Who are candidates for breast reduction?
Women with very large breasts (macromastia, or mammary hyperplasia) seek breast reduction for relief of back, shoulder, and neck pain. They may also feel uncomfortable about their breast size and have difficulty finding clothing that will fit properly.
What is the proper medical definition for large breast?
The medical term for abnormally large breasts is macromastia. This condition can cause physical discomfort, pain, and emotional distress for some individuals. Treatment options may include lifestyle changes, such as wearing proper support garments, or surgical intervention like breast reduction.
What is the origin of the term or nickname Tits McGee?
See the following for possible origins: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=tits+mcgee It's a very old slang term from the 1950's for a woman who suffers from Macromastia. or It's from Anchorman:The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and a term used for female pioneers in a particular field, referring to 19th century American pioneer Tits McGee who died saving her family from a bison attack on the Oregon Trail. and theres a coed in atlanta, a that shows hers if you call her that name in public.
Breast reduction (mammoplasty) - series?
IndicationsBreast reduction is usually performed for enlarged breasts (macromastia), but may also be indicated by:cystic breast infections (polycystic mastitis)back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, breast pain, or headachesloss of sensation in the breasts, arms, or fingerssleeping problems or poor posture resulting from large breastspigmented bra-strap groovestriae (scarlike lines) on the breastsMammograms (breast X-rays) and a routine breast exam are required before surgery.IncisionsBreast-revision surgery is performed while you are deep asleep and pain-free (using general anesthesia), in either an outpatient facility or in the hospital.ProcedureIncisions are made along the natural creases in the breast and around the dark pink skin surrounding the nipple (areola). A keyhole-shaped incision above the areola is also made to define the new location of the nipple. Skin is then removed from the lower section of the breast. The areola, nipple, and underlying breast tissue are moved up to a higher position. The nipple is moved and incisions are closed with stitches (sutures).ResultsFor a reduction in breast-size, some of the breast tissue is removed and the nipples are relocated higher on the breasts for cosmetic reasons. After surgery, a bulky gauze dressing is wrapped around the breasts and chest. Sometimes a surgical bra is used. Pain is controlled by medication, and usually subsides in a day or two. Most patients stay in the hospital for two days.The dressing is replaced by a soft bra within the first week, and it must be worn for several weeks. Generally, the swelling and discoloration around the incisions subside within a few days. There may be temporary loss of sensation in the breast skin and nipples after surgery. This condition improves with time. Within two weeks of surgery, stitches (sutures) are removed.Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/08/2011David A. Lickstein, MD, FACS, specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, Palm Beach Gardnes, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Breast reduction?
DefinitionBreast reduction is surgery to reduce the size of the breasts.Alternative NamesReduction mammoplastyDescriptionBreast reduction surgery is usually done under general anesthesia. You will be asleep and pain-free. Or, you may have local anesthesia. You will be awake and will receive medicine to numb your breast area to block pain. If you have local anesthesia, you will also receive medicine to relax you.For a breast reduction, the surgeon removes some of the breast tissue and skin. Your nipples may be moved higher to center them, for cosmetic reasons.In the most common procedure,The surgeon makes three incisions (cuts): around the areola (the dark area around your nipples), from the areola down to the crease under your breast, and across the lower crease of your breast.Extra fat, skin, and breast tissue are removed. The nipple and areola are moved to a higher position. Often the areola is made smaller.The surgeon closes the incisions with stitches to reshape the breast.Sometimes liposuction is combined with breast reduction to improve the shape of the breast and armpit areas.The operation can last 2 - 5 hours.Why the Procedure Is PerformedBreast reduction may be recommended for you if you have very large breasts (macromastia) and:Chronic pain that affects your quality of life. You may be having headaches, neck pain, and shoulder pain.Chronic nerve problems caused by poor posture, which result in numbness or tingling in your arms or hands.Cosmetic problems, such as persistent bra-strap groove, scar-like lines in the skin (striae), difficulty finding clothes that fit, and low of self-confidence.Chronic rashes under your breastsSome women may benefit from non-surgical treatments, such as losing excess weight, exercising to strengthen their back and shoulder muscles, and supportive bras.RisksBreast reduction is generally safe. Ask your doctor about these complications.Risks for any surgery are:BleedingInfectionRisks for any anesthesia are:Reactions to medicinesBreathing problems, such as pneumoniaHeart problemsRisks for this procedure are:Difficulty breastfeedingLoss of feeling in the nipple areaLarge scars that take a long time to healUneven position of the nipples or differences in the size of the breastsBefore the ProcedureIf you smoke, you must stop. Women who smoke after breast surgery have a greater chance of slow wound (incision) healing, infection, and scarring. You must even avoid breathing in secondhand smoke.Always tell your doctor or nurse:If you are or could be pregnantWhat drugs you are taking, even drugs, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescriptionDuring the days before surgery:You may need mammograms or breast x-rays before the surgery. Your plastic surgeon will do a routine breast exam.Several days before surgery, you may be asked to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen, warfarin (Coumadin), and any other drugs that make it hard for your blood to clot.Ask your doctor which drugs you should still take on the day of the surgery.You may need to fill prescriptions for pain medicine before surgery.Arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery and help you around your house for 1 or 2 days.On the day of your surgery:You will usually be asked not to drink or eat anything after midnight the night before the surgery.Take the drugs your doctor told you to take with a small sip of water.Wear or bring loose clothing that buttons or zips in front.Your doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive at the hospital.After the ProcedureYou may have to stay overnight in the hospital.After surgery, a bulky gauze dressing (bandage) will be wrapped around your breasts and chest, and drainage tubes may be attached to your breasts. These tubes will be removed within 3 to 5 days. You will remove the ace wrap, bra, or dressings after surgery, as your doctor has told you.Within the first week, you will replace your dressing with a soft bra. You must wear this bra for several weeks.Your pain should decrease in a few days. Take pain medicine to control it. Be sure to take the medicine with food and plenty of water. Do not apply ice or heat to your breasts unless your doctor has told you that is okay.Within a few days, the swelling and bruising around your incisions should disappear. You may have a temporary loss of sensationin your breast skin and nipples after surgery. Sensation will return over time. Your stitches will be removed within 2 weeks after surgery.Outlook (Prognosis)You are likely to have a very good outcome from breast reduction surgery. You may feel better about your appearance and be more comfortable with various activities. Pain or skin symptoms, such as striation, will disappear. You may need to wear a special supporting bra for a few months to reshape your breasts.Scars are permanent. While they will be more visible for the first year they will then fade. The doctor will make every effort to place the incisions so that scars are hidden. Most of the time, the scars should not be noticeable, even in low-cut clothing (incisions are usually made on the underside of the breast).ReferencesBurns JL, Blackwell SJ. Plastic surgery. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 73.Brown JR, Holton LH 3rd, Chung TL, Slezak S. Breast-feeding, self-exam, and exercise practices before and after reduction mammoplasty. Ann Plast Surg. 2008 Oct;61(4):375-9.Handschin AE, Bietry D, Husler R, Banic A, Constantinescu M. Surgical management of gynecomastia--a 10-year analysis. World J Surg. 2008 Jan;32(1):38-44.
Who has the biggest breast of all time?
Tina Small, a British model of the 1980's claimed to measure 84EE OR GG-22-34. Tina Small had a ten year career as a model and actress during the 1980's and not the 1970's as some report. Her book are Big Girls Don't Cry-an autobiography and a photo book of her pictures taken by John Xavier.Every Inch a Lady-Fling Publishing and reprinted by AmazonPublishers.Her movies are Big Girls Don't Cry,The Girl From Planet X-Part One and Part Two,Extra-Part One.Although Editor Dian Hanson on "The BigBook of Breasts"dosen't seem to know this or refuses to care.Terry Richardson and Benedikt Taschen, NYC, 2010.Photo © Terry RichardsonWhen The Big Book of Breasts debuted in 2006 people immediately noticed that the cover image of this edition was roughly life-size. Once noticed, the urge to hold the book over the appropriate body part and snap a photo proved irresistible. These urges only increased when The Big Penis Book was released, followed by The Big Book of Legs, and The Big Butt Book, until it seemed each day's email brought new body part impersonation photos.Since TASCHEN loves creativity and hates waste, we're now offering you the chance to turn your favorite body part photos into valuable prizes! Just take a photo with your copy (or copies) of any one of our body parts books and upload it here as JPG. Creativity counts! Use our art to make your art and win your weight in art books!** Contest closes November 30, 2010, so don't delay. There's gold in them thar parts, and we aim to mine it all.
