Breast Reduction
Lifts and reshapes breast by also decreasing the size. We find that breast reduction patients are extremely gratified as they not only get a cosmetic improvement but eliminate problems such as back and neck pain, cutting from brassiere straps, rashes, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Will my insurance cover breast reduction operation?
A: Insurance companies vary greatly on their willingness to pay for breast reduction surgery as it does cross over into the field of esthetic surgery. Some carriers require removal of a certain number of grams and some require weight loss, physical therapy, etc. prior to authorizing an operation. We will be happy to write a letter to your insurance carrier on your behalf. Our patient coordinator will discuss with you our standard fees. You will receive a full refund of any amounts paid by your insurance carrier.
Q: Will breast reduction usually alleviate my back and neck pain?
A: In nearly all cases, breast reduction provides significant release of discomfort. Most patient’s find that they are able to undertake activities they were previously unable to consider such as sports, etc.
Q: Do you have to remove the nipple to uplift the breast?
A: In the best majority of cases, the nipple remains attached to the underlying breast tissue and it is simply reshaped and the skin appropriately contoured. For some patients with very large breasts, removal and replacement of the nipple as a free graft may be the best and safest procedure.
Q: What size will I be after the operation?
A: Much like breast augmentation, there are various sizes, which may be appropriate. In general, we wish to reshape the breast to a size that is in harmony with your overall body contour. In our experience, most patients who have been very large breasted are not comfortable being an A-cup.
Q: How long the surgery will take and what is the recovery?
A: Most breast reductions require about 3 hours of surgery. Today, most patients were able to leave the surgical facility and return home after breast reduction procedure. Recovery usually requires approximately a week before returning to most normal activities in 2-3 weeks before beginning vigorous exercise.
Q: Is it possible to have a tummy tuck or liposuction at the same time?
A: Many of our patients seek us out due to our expertise in Mommy Makeover Surgery. In this procedure, we often address a combination of breast, tummy, and body contour changes that have resulted from pregnancies. In any case, reducing and uplifting the breast will make a very large or pendulous tummy seen out of proportion and our goal is to achieve a good body contour. It is safe to perform these procedures concurrently as long as good judgment is utilized.
Q: Is it possible to do a reduction with liposuction only?
A: Liposuction, especially ultrasonic liposuction is certainly a useful tool in some breast reductions. However, it is unusual to perform breast reduction with liposuction only as the breast usually needs to be lifted to some degree at the same time.
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