What Causes Inverted Nipples and How Are They Corrected?
Inverted nipples are caused by short milk ducts, tight fibrous bands, or scar tissue that pull the nipple inward instead of letting it project outward. Correction is done surgically by releasing the tethering tissue, with the technique chosen to match the severity of...
Can Fat Grafting Replace Implants in Breast Reconstruction?
Fat grafting can replace implants in some breast reconstruction cases, particularly for smaller-volume needs or as a refinement after other reconstruction. It uses the patient’s own fat, harvested by liposuction from elsewhere on the body, to rebuild breast...
What Is Nerve Compression and When Does It Need Surgery?
Nerve compression is a condition where a peripheral nerve is pinched or squeezed by surrounding tissue, leading to pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the area the nerve supplies. Surgery becomes necessary when symptoms persist despite rest, splinting, and...