BREAST REDUCTION

Who is a Candidate
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 you have excessive breast size, which may decrease a sense of attractiveness and self-confidence.

Intended Result
- More attractive contour and smaller breast size.
- Freedom from health problems associated with excessively large breasts.
- Improved self-image.

Procedure Description
-The procedure is done under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis or in the hospital.
- Incisions are made around the pigmented area (the nipple-areola complex) and extend vertically below the nipple and in the fold under the breast.
- The nipple-areola complex is moved upward to the desired location; excess breast tissue, fat, and skin are removed.

Recuperation and Healing
- The incisions are covered with light dressings, and the breasts are placed in a bra.
- The bra holds the breasts symmetrically during initial healing.
- Initial discomfort subsides daily and can be controlled with oral medication.
- Scars will usually fade in 6-12 months.
- Surgery will probably reduce, and possibly eliminate, the ability to breast feed.