Breast Reduction

Women with very large, pendulous breasts may experience a variety of medical problems caused by the excessive strain on their neck, back and shoulders. In addition, women may suffer from shoulder grooving from bra straps, chronic skin rashes, poor posture, breathing problems and self-esteem issues. The procedure removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. It can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. The goal is to give the woman smaller, better-shaped breasts in proportion with the rest of her body.

 

Average Length

3-4 hours

 

Anesthesia

General

 

Inpatient/Outpatient

Outpatient

 

Risks

Bleeding, infection, temporary or permanent numbness, uneven positioning or shape of breasts, poor incision healing, widening of scars, recurrence of sagging, breast
hardening, need for revision surgery.

 

Recovery

Usually back to work in a 1 to 2 weeks, avoid physical contact with breasts and strenuous activity for 2 to 3 weeks.

 

                                Am I Good Candidate?

In most cases, breast reduction isn't performed until a woman's breasts are fully developed; however, it can be done earlier if large breasts are causing serious physical discomfort. The best candidates are those who are mature enough to fully understand the procedure and have realistic expectations about the results. Breast reduction is not recommended for women who intend to breast-feed.