Breast Surgery
4 Reasons to Get a Breast Reduction
Overly large breasts can be physically painful, inconvenient, and embarrassing. Many women who would like smaller breasts opt for breast reduction surgery to vastly improve their quality of life, and the procedure is exploding in popularity. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery estimates the number of procedures has increased by 157 percent since 1997. …
Slideshare Presentation – All About Breast Implants
If you’re considering breast implants, this presentation will help you make your decision! To schedule your consultation with our plastic surgeon, please contact us today at (865) 366-4755. We proudly serve patients in Knoxville, Sevierville, and the surrounding Tennessee areas.
Male Breast Reduction To Treat Gynecomastia
Breast reduction surgery once was exclusively for the female patients of Knoxville’s Dr. Dean Kleto, but due to gynecomastia – the appearance of breasts on a man or boy – now more males than ever are undergoing the procedure. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), in 2015 men comprised more than 40 …
Understand Breast Surgery Before Your Mastectomy
This year alone, more than 190,000 women — including many in an around Knoxville — will be diagnosed with breast cancer. One of the most common breast cancer treatments requires a mastectomy to remove the cancer and prevent it from spreading. The emotional consequences of a mastectomy can be hard to predict, even though this …
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My Breasts Look Uneven… Is That Natural?
Are you a woman who looks in the mirror and sees that one of your breasts is larger, fuller or shaped differently than the other? It can be very common for women to experience some degree of breast asymmetry, which generally is not a health problem. Uneven breasts are problematic, however, when the amount of …
Does Exercise Promote Healing After Breast Surgery?
Board Certified Knoxville Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kleto recognizes that the same women who seek him out for breast augmentation tend to be engaged in an ongoing health and wellness routine, which includes regular exercise. It may take 4 to 6 weeks after breast surgery for Dr. Kleto to clear you to resume a complete …
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Gynecomastia Treatment Options
Gynecomastia is a medical condition that causes enlarged breasts to grow on a man’s chest. Although many teenage boys have gynecomastia during puberty, it usually resolves on its own in 75% of cases. However, some adults still struggle with gynecomastia in adulthood – whether due to medication side effects, illness, weight gain, or aging. If …
Breast Changes During Pregnancy
Pregnancy changes your body in a number of ways to accommodate the birth of a new life. Hormonal changes can result in an increased blood flow, which may cause your breasts to feel sore, swollen, and unusually sensitive to the touch. Breast tenderness usually starts around 4 to 6 weeks after inception, and lasts throughout …
