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Reduction Mammaplasty

Breast Reduction is a surgical procedure used to minimize breast size. This procedure may be a solution to physical ailments such as neck and back pain, allowing more freedom in physical activity. It can also make large breasts more proportionate to the rest of a woman’s body.

Reasons to consider breast reduction:

• You suffer from neck, back, and shoulder pain caused by the weight of large breasts.
• Tight bra straps have caused visible, uncomfortable grooves in your shoulders.
• Your breasts feel unproportioned to the rest of your body.
• You have large, sagging breasts with low nipples and large areolas.
• You are self-conscious of your breast size.
• You have one breast significantly larger than the other.

***For some patients, breast reduction may be medically necessary and could be covered by medical insurance. Insurance companies may require a specific amount of breast tissue to be removed. If you are considering breast reduction for cosmetic purposes, you must pay for the surgical costs.

Your cosmetic consultation:

During your initial consultation, you will meet with the plastic surgeon and staff. Your physical and emotional health will be reviewed and photographs will be taken for your medical record. Your surgeon will examine and measure your breasts and location of nipples. Your surgeon will determine how much breast tissue should be removed to achieve your desired look. The specific technique used in your surgery will be explained. You will meet with an office staff member to review surgical costs or details of your medical insurance coverage. Risks and limitations associated with surgery will be discussed.

Preparing for your surgery:

• You must have preoperative testing.
• Your doctor may suggest a mammogram.
• You must avoid certain medications prior to surgery.
• You must stop smoking at least two weeks prior to surgery. You must arrange for help or care following your surgery.

About Breast Reduction:

• You will require anesthesia.
• Your doctor may suggest you spend one night in the hospital.
• The type of incision used will depend on your surgeon’s preference and the size and shape of your breasts. 

Recovery following surgery:

• You will be released from surgery with gauze pads on your breasts and a surgical bra.
• You will be given pain medication to keep you comfortable.
• After the first week, you may resume nonstrenuous activity.
• After several weeks, bruising and swelling will diminish.
• You may return to exercising after several weeks.
• Scars are permanent, but will fade after several months.
• You will notice relief of neck, shoulder, and back pain soon after surgery.