To view this, you need to install the Flash Player 7. Please go to here and download it.
To view this, you need to install the Flash Player 8. Please go to here and download it.
To learn more about breast reconstruction, reduction, and male breast reduction for the treatment of gynecomastia, contact Dr. Glatt’s New Jersey practice.
Premier Plastic Surgery Center
of New Jersey
182 South Street, Suite 9
South and Elm Plaza
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
phone 973-889-9300
fax 973-889-9400
PARKING AT SOUTH & ELM PLAZA:
Our complex is on the corner of South and Elm Streets.
The parking lot can only be accessed from Elm Street.
New Jersey — Breast Reconstruction and Breast Reduction
Breast reconstruction and reduction procedures require specific skills and an eye for symmetry and proportion. Whether you have lost a breast to cancer, or you face daily pain and discomfort due to excessively large breasts, Dr. Glatt can create a look that is natural and balanced through breast reduction and reconstruction. Patients from New Jersey and beyond come to Dr. Glatt for exceptional, natural-looking results. To discuss breast reconstruction, breast reduction, or male breast reduction for the treatment of gynecomastia, contact the Premier Plastic Surgery Center of New Jersey to schedule a consultation with Dr. Glatt, our board certified plastic surgeon.
Breast Reconstruction
Losing a breast due to mastectomy after cancer treatment can be an extremely emotional and life changing event, and women are often left feeling self-conscious about their appearance. Breast reconstruction surgery is intended to enhance your confidence and self-image after breast cancer. Many studies have shown the physical and emotional benefits of having breast reconstruction to recreate the breast mound and nipple areolar complex. Dr. Glatt has the advanced skills and aesthetic ability needed to create natural looking breasts that can help restore a sense of wholeness. Dr. Glatt specializes in this type of surgery, having completed a fellowship at the world-famous Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City in advanced reconstructive techniques with a focus on breast reconstruction.
There are two main types of breast reconstruction. The most common procedure uses an implant filled with saline (salt water) or silicone, to rebuild the breast mound. An alternative is to create a breast mound using your own tissue, “borrowed” from another part of the body. After a thorough discussion with Dr. Glatt about both types of reconstruction, your own physical characteristics may also play a role as to which procedure might be most appropriate for you. During your consultation with Dr. Glatt at his practice in New Jersey, he will discuss all of your breast reconstruction options in detail with you in order to help reach a decision about which method of reconstruction might be most appropriate for you.
[ back to top ]
Reconstruction after Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Breast reconstruction techniques have advanced greatly over the past few years. In addition, techniques have significantly evolved to help produce as natural a result as possible. For women who have certain anatomic and tumor characteristics, nipple-sparing mastectomy may be an option. While traditional mastectomy techniques have required that the nipple and areola be removed along with the underlying breast tissue, nipple-sparing mastectomy preserves this anatomically sensitive structure! Reconstruction following this method relies heavily on the use of tissue expanders and implants, and results are extremely natural.
Reconstruction with Implants
Breast reconstruction with breast implants is the least invasive method of reconstructing the breast. During your initial consultation with Dr. Glatt, he will help determine the correct size, shape, and position of the implants to help you ultimately achieve a balanced and natural look.
A mastectomy removes a variable amount of breast skin along with the nipple and breast tissue itself. The amount of breast skin removed depends, in part, on the size of the tumor and location of the biopsy scar. Mastectomy also impairs the skin’s circulation, which sometimes compromises its ability to heal well. It is therefore not possible to perform breast reconstruction with a full-size implant at the time of mastectomy. Instead, the skin must be stretched gradually after it is healed and its circulation has recovered. This process, called tissue expansion, is accomplished using a tissue expander. The expander, which is similar to a saline implant but slightly different in shape, is a deflated plastic bag that can be gradually filled with fluid. This technique creates a breast mound by initially placing a saline filled tissue expander under the skin and pectoralis muscle (the broad chest muscle under the breast) of the chest wall. Over time, the expander is filled with more and more saline, until the desired size is reached.
At a second procedure, which is an outpatient, same day surgery, the tissue expander is removed and a formal breast implant is placed, filled with either saline or silicone gel. The expanded skin is fashioned into the final breast shape during this breast reconstruction procedure. A reduction or lift of the opposite breast may be performed at this time as well, in order to better match the size and shape of the reconstructed breast.
Breast reconstruction with implants requires less extensive surgery than tissue reconstruction, but it usually requires more steps to achieve the final result.
[ back to top ]
Flap Reconstruction
A flap reconstruction may be the best option for patients who wish to have breast reconstruction without implants. This method creates a breast mound with tissue “borrowed” from another part of your body. Breast reconstruction with a flap of your own tissues is an excellent option for women who wish to avoid the use of foreign materials. Breasts reconstructed with tissue are soft and have a more natural shape. However, the surgery will leave a new scar at the site of the borrowed tissue. Although tissue reconstruction involves a longer and more complicated procedure initially, a breast reconstructed with body tissue ages much more like a natural breast and is less likely to require maintenance as you age.
A number of “donor” sites are available for breast reconstruction. Tissue can be taken from the abdomen (TRAM flap breast reconstruction), or from the upper back (latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction), in order to reconstruct the breast. Because the back muscle is close to the chest area, the muscle and skin flap can often remain attached to its own blood supply, resulting in a quicker recovery than when tissue is taken from other areas and must be removed from its blood supply. Both flap breast reconstruction methods may also be combined with breast implants to achieve the desired shape and appropriate size match. To determine which method would be best for you, contact Dr. Glatt’s office in New Jersey to schedule a breast reconstruction consultation today.
[ back to top ]
Breast Reduction
For women with excessively large and heavy breasts, back, neck, and shoulder pain is often a way of life. Breast reduction surgery can alleviate pain and discomfort by creating smaller and lighter breasts that are in balance with the body. During breast reduction surgery, excess breast tissue, fat, and skin is removed, the nipple is repositioned higher up, and the remaining skin and tissue is tightened. Dr. Glatt published a groundbreaking study demonstrating the significant physical and psychological benefits of breast reduction surgery! You can view the national press release for this article concerning the multiple benefits of breast reduction here: benefits of breast reduction surgery
[ back to top ]
Incision Options
As with other types of breast surgery, there are several incision methods to consider; however the incision method used during breast reduction will depend on the amount of tissue that needs to be removed. A vertical incision involves an incision from the breast crease upward with a circular incision around the areola. If larger amounts of tissue must be removed, the full Wise pattern incision (“anchor” incision) will allow Dr. Glatt to remove enough tissue for the desired result. The Wise pattern includes a horizontal incision along the breast crease in addition to the vertical incision and circular incision around the areola. Dr. Glatt understands that resulting scars are a concern for his patients, and uses the least invasive method possible to still achieve the desired results for breast reduction and all of his breast procedures. To find out if you are a candidate for breast reduction, contact Dr. Glatt’s office in New Jersey to schedule a consultation.
[ back to top ]
Male Breast Reduction for Gynecomastia — New Jersey
Breast reduction surgery can also benefit men who feel self-conscious about excess breast tissue, a condition known as gynecomastia. The male breast reduction procedure is very different from breast reduction for women. Typically, standard liposuction alone or ultrasound-assisted liposuction may be enough to produce your desired results. Occasionally, excess fat and tissue may need to be removed as well, and, in severe cases, excess skin may also be removed. Regardless of technique, the remaining skin will be tightened and flattened, creating a firmer, more masculine-looking chest. Incisions are typically minimal, resulting in little scarring.
Gynecomastia is common, affecting 40 to 60 percent of all men, yet this condition is rarely discussed openly. Although there are no known causes, some drugs and medical conditions have been linked to excess breast tissue development in men. During your consultation with Dr. Glatt, he will discuss with you your medical history to determine if breast reduction is the right treatment for you. If you are interested in male breast reduction to treat gynecomastia, contact the Premier Plastic Surgery Center of New Jersey for a consultation.
[ back to top ]
Breast Reconstruction and Reduction — Contact Dr. Glatt in New Jersey
Scheduling a consultation with Dr. Glatt is the first step toward improving your life by improving your appearance. If you are ready to learn more about breast reconstruction and reduction options, including male breast reduction for the treatment of gynecomastia, contact Dr. Glatt’s New Jersey practice today.
[ back to top ]