The selection of technique needs to be individualised. The operative procedure has evolved from mere reduction of breast mass to enhanced aesthetic appeal with a minimum of scar load.
It aims not only at bringing down the size of the breast proportionate to the build of the individual, but also to overcome the discomfort caused by massive, ill-shaped and hanging breasts. It just doesn’t hurt to ask.Breast reduction is a common cosmetic surgical procedure. While it could be something, it’s likely nothing. Bevers says.ĭoctors stress that, when in doubt, you should always have whatever weird breast things you notice checked out.
#WEIRD BOOB SHAPES SKIN#
“It’s probably more likely to be a skin problem than an actual breast problem, but it doesn’t hurt to have it checked out,” Dr. Still, if you have a skin tone variation on your boobs and it doesn’t go away, it's not a bad idea to ask your doctor about it. “The vast majority of skin discolorations are nothing,” Dr. Lewis says your breast’s skin tone can change due to hormones, sun exposure, and even medication. Just like the skin on the rest of your body, it’s pretty normal for the skin on your boobs to vary in color. Related: 9 Weird Nipple Things That Are Completely Normal 6. You're not the only one with boob stretch marks: Dr. These usually happen when your breasts grow during a quick weight gain (like pregnancy) and can even happen when your breasts are developing in puberty, Jaime Lewis, M.D., medical director for Breast Surgical Services at UC Health in Cincinnati and assistant professor of surgery at UC College of Medicine, tells SELF. Like stretch marks in other parts of your body, boob stretch marks are just a part of life. Related: Why You Should Touch Your Boobs More Often 5. (However, she notes, if this is the case you normally would be able to feel a lump.) Asymmetry can be a sign of breast cancer since a large mass could make one breast look larger than the other, Dr. (If you’ve recently gained or lost weight, it might be time for a new size, she says.)īut if you find that one breast is suddenly larger than the other and you’re not sure why, flag it for your doctor. Hoover recommends using a heating pad on your breasts and making sure your bra fits well. But, if you’re suffering from sore boobs, Dr. Bevers says breast soreness is “very common,” noting that doctors may not even find the cause of the pain-it can just go away one day. But, she adds, breast soreness can be related to caffeine from coffee, sodas, and chocolate, as well as a badly fitted bra. Usually this just means you’re about to have your period or are on your period, and it should go away on its own each month, Dr. As Richard Reitherman, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of breast imaging at MemorialCare Breast Center at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California, urges, “Examine them frequently so you know all the nuances." 2. But it's very important to feel your breasts regularly so you can flag any new changes to your doctor. You shouldn't panic and assume it’s cancer if you suddenly feel a new lump: Susan Hoover, M.D., F.A.C.S., a surgical oncologist in the Breast Oncology Program at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, tells SELF that some women form breasts cysts that are usually benign (meaning noncancerous) that can also make breasts feel lumpy. “If you were feeling a bag of peas and a rock was in there, that’s a different feeling lump,” Dr. A concerning lump may also feel different than the other lumps in your breast. “It feels naturally lumpy, but women should be looking out for change, if there is something different that you never noticed before,” she tells SELF. Therese Bartholomew Bevers, M.D., F.A.A.F.P., a professor of clinical cancer prevention and medical director of the Cancer Prevention Center and prevention outreach programs at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, likens breasts to a bag of peas.
#WEIRD BOOB SHAPES PLUS#
Here’s what falls into the realm of completely normal, plus when you should talk to a doctor. That said, it’s important to know what is and isn’t worth getting checked out. In fact, boob variation is pretty typical from woman to woman. But if you notice they look different from a friend’s, you might have questions, including what these "odd" breast things might say about your health. You probably don’t give your breasts much thought every day.
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