Scarless Breast Reduction in New Jersey

We consider ourselves the innovators in the Scarless Breast Reduction for the NY-NJ metro area. Suddenly, a large number of women who have rejected the "traditional" breast reduction have a wonderful option. To understand this revolutionary procedure, we must know what it is replacing.

The "traditional breast" reduction has been performed by plastic surgeons for over 50 years. It is an excellent operation, solving the problems of back neck and breast pain due to the excessive weight of the breast. The draw back is the extreme nature of the surgery. It is performed in a hospital, under full general anesthesia, often taking 4-6 hours, with 2 surgeons working at the same time. Blood transfusions are not uncommon. The major disadvantage is the extensive scars. As well as they may heal; they are always there and in some patients, can be very noticeable. Especially on African-American or Hispanic skin. Alterations in the sensation of the nipple and areola can occur, due to the extensive cutting into the breast tissue that is necessary. The recuperation from this operation can also be extensive with most surgeons insisting on very little activity for several weeks or even months. The scars will usually "mature" or reach their final form in 1-2 years. People have described significant pain for prolonged periods after the traditional reduction.

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Dr. Sherwood Baxt was recently honored by the American Society for Aesthetic Surgery for his pioneering efforts on "Scarless Breast Reduction." He has been recognized by his peers as truly revolutionizing breast reduction. A video tape he has made doing this procedure has become the official teaching guide for the Society.

Patient had asymmetrical breasts. Scarless breast reduction done to patients left breast only.
Before Lipo Breast Reduction	After Lipo Breast Reduction

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Contrast all of this with the "Scarless" breast reduction. It is performed in our certified surgicenter, with twilight sleep anesthesia, plus local anesthesia. There is little or no pain during the postoperative period. Patients are encouraged to resume full activity as soon as they feel up to it. The scar is about ¼ inch, in the fold under the breast. This is where the canulla for the liposuction is introduced. There are no blood transfusions, or change in sensation, or ability to breast feed, as there is no "cutting".

How is all of this done? With constant advances in the art of liposuction, we can consistently get a 1-3 cup size reduction in each breast. Remember, the female breast is composed of at least 50% fat by the age of 35. Liposuction, with special instruments, will remove fatty tissue but not the firmer glandular tissue. After surgery, the skin shows a dramatic degree of shrinkage, with the nipple/areola often rising 1-2 inches once fully healed. So you can see that the operation provides a significant lift in most patients, but the amount of lift is determined by the patient's elastic skin characteristics, not skin removal. This allows the operation to function without scars

Another wonderful feature of the Scarless surgery is its use in "asymmetry". This is a condition were the two breasts are different sizes. As this is often present in the young patient, we are especially pleased to be able to offer this operation to adjust the size, with out leaving a visible scar.

The pictures will demonstrate several of the above-described conditions. We have many patients who are very enthusiastic about their results, and will be happy to speak to patients after their consultation.

We are looking forward to introducing you to this innovative procedure.

Saida Baxt, M.D., F.A.A.D
Sherwood Baxt, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Rebecca Baxt, M.D., F.A.A.D.