Your Complete Guide to Breast Reduction and Breast Lifts [Paperback]

Alain Polynice MD (Author), Aloysius Smith MD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1886039178 | ISBN-13: 978-1886039179 | Publication Date: April 1, 2006 | Edition: 1

Have You Ever Wished Your Breasts Were Smaller?

 

If so, you probably already know the problems large breasts can cause—social embarrassment, back and neck pain, shoulder pain from bra straps cutting into your shoulders, and heat rashes under your breasts in the summer. Large, heavy breasts can even affect your posture, causing you to gradually stoop.
 
Fortunately, surgical options are available that can greatly reduce your discomfort.  Thousands of women have found relief through breast reduction surgery. Authors Alain Polynice, M.D. and Aloysius Smith, M.D. are board-certified plastic surgeons who have performed hundreds of these breast procedures and now share their expertise and experience with you. They answer such questions as:
 
            •  How much can breast size be reduced?
            •  What kind of anesthesia is used?
            •  Where are the incisions placed?
            •  Where will I have scars?
            •  Is there much pain after surgery?
            •  How long is the recovery period?
            •  What are the potential complications?
                       
In Your Complete Guide to Breast Reduction and Breast Lifts, the authors guide you through the entire experience of breast reduction surgery; they also cover another popular procedure—breast lifts. From your first consultation to post-surgical care, they deliver information that will help you decide whether cosmetic breast surgery is for you.

This book also contains 60 color photos, including dozens of "before and after" photos of women who have had breast reductions and breast lifts, a resource section, glossary, and index.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A comprehensive, practical guide that would benefit women considering or undergoing cosmetic breast surgery."  —Consumer Connection, a newsletter of the Medical Library Association

About the Author

Alain Polynice, MD, is a certified plastic surgeon, a member of the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgery, and a resident member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. He lives in Manhattan. Aloysius Smith, MD, has practiced as a specialist in reconstructive and plastic surgery for nearly 20 years. He lives in Yonkers, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Addicus Books; 1 edition (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886039178
• ISBN-13: 978-1886039179
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 9.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,368,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good overview for anyone contemplating breast reduction surgery, August 28, 2009

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Carol C. "ccjello" (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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There's not much out there on breast reduction, and this book provides one of the more comprehensive overviews that I've been able to find. If you're contemplating the surgery, the price of this book is a small investment to make to help you in understanding the emotional and physical aspects of the surgery and in deciding whether to proceed.

The book is just under 100 pages, but it covers the range of issues relevant to the procedure. Chapters include:
Contemplating Breast Reduction Surgery
Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
Your Consultation
Preparing for breast Reduction Surgery
Your Surgical Procedure
Breast Lifts
Follow-up Care
The New You

The discussion on the surgical procedure was very good -- explaining exactly what occurs during surgery. The discussion on the New You is also good and unique -- what to share with friends and employers, how the surgery may affect your outlook. There are photographs throughout that show before and after pictures -- and photographs that show how the breasts will be marked up prior to surgery.

I think the book would have benefitted from (1) more direct information about insurance criteria for reduction mammaplasty and (2) more detail about the specific measurements to be taken during the consultation. The Schnurr formula, based on body surface area, height, and amount of tissue to be removed, seems to be the standard used by many insurance companies. For some reason, neither this book nor most other materials written for a layperson contemplating the surgery provide any detailed information about the Schnurr formula -- but it often drives the insurance coverage question.

Overall, this is a good resource for someone contemplating the surgery. It would be useful to read prior to any meeting with a surgeon, so you have a better idea of what to expect during the consultation -- and if not, useful to read prior to the surgery.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, February 16, 2011

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Jennifer Hamilton - See all my reviews
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Great Book! Very helpful in educating myself about the procedure I was about to undergo. Also saved me from having to ask some questions that I had because it went into detail to answer, and it helped me to know what questions I needed to ask. If you are planning this procedure or know someone who is this is a great book. Highly recommended.