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Breast Surgery > Breast Reduction |
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A variety of medical problems can be
caused by the weight of large pendulous
breasts. Women with excessively large
and heavy breasts may experience back,
neck, or shoulder pain as well as skin
irritation, skeletal deformities, and
breathing problems. Bra straps can
create deep shoulder grooves or
indentations. Such large-sized breasts
can make a woman - or a teen-age girl -
feel extremely self-conscious.
Breast reduction, known as reduction
mamm0plasty, is a procedure during which
glandular tissue, fat, and skin are
removed making the breast smaller,
lighter, and firmer. The breast is
lifted and the dark areola skin around
the nipple is reduced in size. The goal
is not only to reduce symptoms caused by
heavy breasts, but also to provide women
smaller, better-shaped breasts which are
more proportionately balanced with their
bodies.
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Are You a Good
Candidate?
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- If you have large, heavy
breasts, which may be the cause of
breathing difficulties, back,
shoulder, and neck pain, poor
posture, bra-strap indentations, and
chafing under the breasts.
- If your large breasts interfere
with normal daily activities or
exercise.
- If you have excessive breast
size, which may decrease a sense of
attractiveness and self-image.
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Intended Results
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- Reduction of symptoms related to
weight of large heavy breasts.
- Freedom from health problems
associated with excessively large
breasts.
- More attractive contour and
smaller breast size.
- Improved self-image.
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Procedure Description
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- The procedure is performed on an
outpatient basis under general
anesthesia.
- Incisions are made around the
pigmented region of the breast (the
"nipple-areolar complex") and
usually extend vertically below the
nipple and along the fold under the
breast. The nipple - areolar complex
is moved upward to the desired
location and excess breast tissue,
fat, and skin are removed.
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Recuperation and
Healing
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- The incisions are covered with
light dressings, and the breasts are
placed in netting for 2 weeks. The
bra supports the breasts during the
initial healing.
- Initial discomfort subsides
daily and can be controlled with
oral medication.
- Scars will usually fade in about
6-12 months.
- Surgery may reduce and possibly
eliminate the ability to
breast-feed.
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Other Options
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- An additional procedure that can
enhance the result is Liposuction of
the axilla (armpit) area to reduce
excess fat deposits.
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Insurance Guidelines
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- This procedure is often covered
by insurance though insurance
criteria is becoming more and more
restrictive. Our staff will assist
you in obtaining preauthorization.
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Note
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- The specific risk and
suitability of the procedure for a
given woman can be determined only
at the time of consultation. All
surgical procedures have some degree
of risk. Minor complications that do
not affect the outcome occur
occasionally. Major complications
are unusual. Such possible
complications are best reviewed with
your plastic surgeon prior to
surgery.
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