Breast reduction surgery is performed to reduce the size of a patient’s breasts. Many patients chose this operation to reduce back, neck and shoulder pain. Some chose this operation to make it easier to participate in sporting activities, to alleviate sleeping problems or poor posture resulting from large breasts, or to avoid unwanted attention and comments about large breasts. Often called Reduction Mammaplasty, this surgery involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the breasts, reshaping of the breasts to form smaller breasts, and repositioning of the nipples....more »
Breast Reduction: Breast reduction is surgery to reduce the size of the breasts or of only one breast if they are of unequal size.
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These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Breast Reduction:
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Possible surgical complications of Breast Reduction may include:
What is Breast Reduction? Breast reduction surgery is also called reduction mammoplasty. It is a highly common plastic surgery procedure usually performed under general anesthesia. During the procedure, glandular tissue and fatty tissues of the breast are surgically reduced to proportion the breast to the rest of your body...more »
Who are candidates for Breast Reduction? Breast reduction surgery is often advised for women who wish to reduce discomfort such as back and neck pain associated with having very large breasts. If you are currently breast-feeding or intend to breast feed in the future, surgery is not recommended....more »
What are alternatives to Breast Reduction? Alternative treatments to breast reduction include weight loss and liposuction. Weight loss may be recommended by your doctor before plastic surgery is considered. Sagging of the breasts may occur with liposuction of the breasts, and as a result, is generally not a desirable option for women....more »
How do you prepare for Breast Reduction? Prior to any surgery, your doctor will give you a complete medical examination and evaluate your overall health and your health history. You may be required to get additional tests such as X-rays and lab tests. Your doctor will also review with you the potential risks and benefits of the operation and will ask you to sign a consent form. It is important that you ask questions and be sure you understand the reason for the surgery as well as the risks.
It is important that you inform your doctor if you have allergies to any medications, what medications you are taking, and if you have bleeding problems. It is also important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant.
Your doctor will also give you specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, taking or avoiding certain vitamins and medications. Carefully following these instructions will help your surgery go more smoothly.
Depending on the circumstances of your surgery, you may be instructed to do the following:
What is the Breast Reduction recovery process? Your surgery may be performed in a hospital or outpatient clinic and takes about two to four hours. If you're surgery is in a hospital, you won't stay long.
After breast reduction surgery, your breasts will be sore, swollen and bruised. You will wear bandages on your incisions for a couple of days after surgery. Expect to wear a surgical for several weeks to help control bruising and swelling.
Limit your activities during the first two weeks after surgery. Avoid heavy lifting for up to four weeks. Your stitches will be removed in two to three weeks.
You may have some scarring form the procedure, though your plastic surgeon will do everything possible to make scarring discreet. It could take up to six months or a year for you're breasts to assume their final shape....more »
Recovery period for Breast Reduction: Four to six weeks.
What is the cost of Breast Reduction? A variety of factors may influence the cost of the surgery. They include:
These factors vary depending on you and your situation.
The majority of plans exclude elective procedures such as plastic surgery; however, breast reconstruction as a result of breast cancer is often covered.
The cost of each procedure can vary dramatically based upon age, location, gender, and insurance coverage. HealthGrades provides detailed cost estimates which include the costs of the procedure, drugs, hospital stay, and more. Each cost estimate is easy to understand and provides medical terms you need to know.
The detailed cost estimate for Breast Reduction, includes costs for:
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Where can I find a Breast Reduction doctor or surgeon? Breast Reduction is typically performed by doctors specializing in Plastic Surgery. Nationally, there are 6607 practicing Plastic Surgeons. HealthGrades offers detailed physician reports to help you find a qualified Breast Reduction doctor or surgeon in your area, which includes disciplinary actions, patient feedback, background information, and more. Start your search now!
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