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Although losing weight can certainly help improve body proportions and mitigate some of the symptoms caused by overly large, heavy breasts, dieting and exercise are not enough to simulate the quality of results provided by breast reduction. Losing weight does not remove the glandular breast tissue causing an excessive breast size, nor does the procedure address loose, sagging skin making the breasts droop. With that in mind, weight loss alone is not necessarily an effective method of reducing your breast size.  The reason why so many people opt for breast reduction is due to the procedure’s ability to comprehensively address the skin, fat, and glandular tissue of the breasts. Unlike natural remedies such as dieting and exercise, a breast reduction can aesthetically:  Remove excess breast... Continue Reading

Having children can be a remarkable gift, but there are several post-pregnancy changes in the breasts and body that linger even after giving birth. Breast lift surgery, a procedure designed to reshape and lift sagging breasts, is an extremely popular treatment option for women who have lost volume and shape in their bust during pregnancy. This can result in a flat, stretched, or elongated look in the breasts, which cannot be resolved with dieting and exercise.  For many women, there is a strong desire to return to their pre-baby contours immediately after having kids. While we understand the urge to restore your pre-pregnancy figure as soon as possible, some patience can go a long way in achieving the best possible outcomes after breast lift surgery.... Continue Reading

Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani, Medical Director at The Aesthetic Surgery Centre and our award-winning board-certified plastic surgeon in Orlando, recently surpassed his illustrious 30-year anniversary in business! Since the inception of his Maitland-area practice, Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani has been honored with a myriad of distinctions and recognitions, including being named among “America’s Top Physicians in Plastic Surgery” and one of the “Premier Plastic Surgeons of Central and West Coast Florida.” Our team is honored to commemorate three decades of plastic surgery excellence and would like to thank the Orlando community for their trust and loyalty over the years.  Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani is thankful to be entrusted with the aesthetic needs of the Orlando community and looks forward to continue achieving patients’ unique cosmetic... Continue Reading

Breast implants can be extremely useful in giving patients the more voluptuous, custom breast contours they envision, but many patients wonder whether breast augmentation is the right solution for all aesthetic breast concerns. Stretched breasts are often a key concern for women, especially those who have had children or breastfed. When the breasts begin to look overly stretched, flat, or elongated, options to restore a more youthful-looking bust often include breast implants and mastopexy (known as breast lift surgery).  Although breast implants typically provide the best results when utilized to add volume and/or achieve rounder, fuller breast contours, the breast augmentation procedure may not always be ideal in addressing a flattening of the breasts — especially if there is significant ptosis (sagging). However, this doesn’t... Continue Reading

There are a variety of hormonal fluctuations caused by pregnancy that can change the shape, size, and feel of your breasts. Varying estrogen and progesterone levels can catalyze a loss of the youthful contours that previously defined the shape and size of your breasts, leading to pregnancy-related changes such as:   Stretched skin and areolas: Laxity in the skin and breast tissue can not only lead to the formation of stretch marks, but also may cause ptosis (sagging). In some cases, the breasts can droop to the point of sagging below the inframammary fold (breast crease).  Loss of volume: As the breasts enlarge from milk production during pregnancy, many patients experience reduced fullness and volume in their breasts after giving birth.  Reduced firmness: A loss of... Continue Reading

Over time, there are many factors that can cause the breasts to change shape. As glandular tissue begins to droop and the upper poles of the breasts lose fullness, it’s not uncommon for your breasts to grow softer and less elastic. For some patients, this occurs in their forties and fifties — for others, sagging develops as early as an individual’s thirties. In general, reduced firmness can be caused by: Weight changes: The breasts grow and shrink in proportion to a patient’s body frame, and fluctuations in weight and size are often the primary culprits behind the appearance of aging breasts. As the breasts adapt to weight-related changes in the body, the internal structures of the breasts begin to lose tightness and support. This can... Continue Reading

“Shoulder grooving” describes a phenomenon in which a patient’s bra straps dig into the skin of their shoulders, typically due to the strain of supporting excessively large or heavy breasts. This creates “grooves” or indentations in the skin where the bra straps are located. These indentations are often accompanied by redness, swelling, chafing, and skin irritation, which can sometimes make personal hygiene more difficult for patients. Shoulder grooving typically occurs when patients have disproportionately heavy breasts — achieving a more manageable breast size with breast reduction can not only alleviate irritation from bra strap indentations, but also helps improve an entire range of uncomfortable symptoms, including:  Chafing, irritation, and inflammation underneath the breasts Back, neck, and shoulder pain Difficulty exercising as a result of reduced... Continue Reading

Smooth eyelid contours are often seen as a sign of youth and vitality, which is why many men and women aim to brighten their upper face with makeup, cosmetics, and eye patches, among other at-home remedies. Unfortunately, puffiness and under-eye bags are a common development of the natural aging process and can interfere with maintaining a youthful, energetic appearance. Despite popular belief that bagginess is primarily caused by a lack of sleep, puffy upper and lower eyelids typically appear as a result of:  Weakened eyelid structures due to aging: As we age, the skin and muscles supporting the eyelids typically lose integrity. Fat can also migrate to the lower eyelids over time, creating the appearance of puffiness or bagginess. With these weakened support structures, puffy... Continue Reading