week 7-9

Question 1

What is Poland’s syndrome?

Answer 1

A deformity of the breast that can take many forms

Question 2

what is Ectopic breast development?

Answer 2

The development of a 3rd breast, usually in the Axilla region.

Question 3

What is Polythelia?

Answer 3

The development of extra nipples

Question 4

What is Gynecomastia?

Answer 4

Man boobs

Question 5

what is a Quadrantectomy?

Answer 5

The removal of a tumor with the surrounding breast quadrant

Question 6

What is a skin sparing mastectomy?

Answer 6

removal of breast tissue and nipple but retaining the envelope

Question 7

What is Prophylactic mastectomy

Answer 7

removal of breast tissue before development of cancer.

Question 8

What does Mammoplasty mean?

Answer 8

breast reconstruction

Question 9

What is augmentation mammoplasty?

Answer 9

reconstruction on breast through enlargements

Question 10

What is a Mastopexy?

Answer 10

correct breast Ptosis by elevating the breast tissue and placing the nipple and areola in a more youthful position.

Question 11

what is a reduction mammoplasty?

Answer 11

removal of breast tissue

Question 12

How long do you take antibiotics, post breast surgery?

Answer 12

8 days

Question 13

What are some contraindications for Abdominoplasty surgeries?

Answer 13

smoking, BMI over 30, diabetes, hypertension

Question 14

What is the main difference with the traditional and limited abdominoplasties?

Answer 14

The traditional will excise the belly button and place it back, where as the limited will just move in with the skin.

Question 15

explain a mini Abdominoplasty…

Answer 15

for ppl with excess skin below the belly button.

Question 16

What is the difference between high tension & traditional abdominoplasties?

Answer 16

There is not as much lateral skin dissected with a high tension.

Question 17

Who would be suited for a circumferential Abdominoplasty?

Answer 17

someone who needs to address the anterior and posterior planes.

Question 18

What % of patients will experience wound healing problems in Abdominoplasties ?

Answer 18

25%

Question 19

How long will you need to wear compression stockings for,post Abdominoplasty surgery?

Answer 19

4-6 weeks

Question 20

What is another name for liposuction?

Answer 20

suction assisted lipectomy

Question 21

What is a Panniculectomy and when would it be used?

Answer 21

Surgery to remove the pannis, which has become enlarged with massive weight gain. Restore function back.

Question 22

What is considered a safe amount of liposuction, for large volume?

Answer 22

2-3 liters or 10% of the body weight.

Question 23

What is a Toroplasty and where are the incisions made?

Answer 23

Its an upper body lift that tightens the thorax, axilla and back regions. Incisions are under the arm.

Question 24

Who would have a bra line back lift?

Answer 24

ppl with back folds.