What is a "Laser Bra"?

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:33 AM

Dr. David Stoker discusses the Laser Bra, a laser assisted breast reduction technique on "The Doctors."

There are many women who suffer from daily neck and back pain, numbness in their arms and hands, and discomfort from their large breasts. Breast reduction and breast lift procedures are options for women who want to alleviate their pains and reduce their breast size, but come with some disadvantages. The Laser Bra technique aims to not only reduce and lift, but actually improve the breasts' support system and their appearance.

The traditional method of breast reduction requires three incisions which, depending, on the shape and size of the breast, may be hidden around the areola and the lower breast crease. The skin is cut, and a wedge shape portion of the lower part of the breast tissue is removed, as well as the excess skin that was covering it. The entire breast is then lifted to a higher position on the chest. The physician usually tries to preserve the nipples' connection to the underlying breast tissue to preserve nipple sensation. Sometimes though, the nipple and aereola must be removed and freely placed in a higher position for a proper appearance. If it is removed the patient will lose their sensation and ability to breast feed.

A breast lift is a very similar procedure with the key difference being that breast tissue is not actually removed, it is only repositioned. Those with smaller breasts will typically have a more permanent benefit, while those with large breasts will often see the skin stretch back out again over time.

Dr. David Stoker visited the set of "The Doctors" to discuss the Laser Bra breast lift and reduction, a procedure currently performed by only 8 physicians in the country. Traditional breast reduction simply discards the excess breast tissue and skin. This procedure preserves that tissue so that it can be placed in the upper portion of the breast, resulting in a fuller, perkier appearance. The outer layer of the epidermis is removed using a CO2 laser and the tissue is placed against the chest wall, supporting the breast.

Placing the live tissue back in the upper portion of the breasts assists in preserving blood flow to the area, resulting in a quicker healing time. Typically, nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed are maintained.

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