Various techniques are employed to accomplish a breast lift and results are generally excellent. Reduction mammaplasty or breast reduction is designed to make overly large breasts smaller. Patients seeking this type of surgery often have multiple severe physical symptoms secondary to their large breasts including neck, shoulder, back pain, paresthesia of the arms and bra strap grooving of the shoulders. Typical symptoms of back pain, neck pain etc. are almost always improved after reduction mammaplasty if not completely eliminated. This procedure is often covered by insurance.
Tattoos can be difficult to remove depending on the type and color.
Presently the use of the YAG laser offers some of the best results in tattoo removal. Generally speaking six to eight treatments spaced six weeks apart are required for satisfactory results.