Much attention is given to women undergoing breast augmentation to increase their bust sizes. This leaves many to wonder why women from Destin, Dothan, or Valdosta would ever consider having a breast reduction performed by our Tallahassee, FL, breast experts.
Most people do not realize the burden and stress having large breasts can place on the neck and back. Large breasts can make it difficult and uncomfortable to do even some basic exercises. Shopping is often an issue for those with larger breasts, particularly when the rest of their body is disproportionately smaller. Any clothes that do fit may cause them to look much heavier than they actually are.
In addition, women with large breasts may deal with emotional issues because of unwanted attention. Whatever the case, our plastic surgeons have helped countless women eliminate these physical and emotional strains caused by large breasts through breast reduction surgery.
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Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammoplasty, removes breast 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 nipple is also repositioned or lifted. A breast lift is part of a breast reduction.
The resulting breasts will be smaller, lighter and lifted. This reduction surgery can alleviate the health problems associated with large breasts and improve a woman’s confidence in her appearance. Breast reduction surgery is usually covered by insurance.
Breast reduction surgery or reduction mammoplasty dramatically improves our patients’ quality of life, offering relief from discomfort and pain. Women experiencing health problems and/or extreme self-consciousness associated with large, heavy breasts will benefit from breast reduction surgery.
Most reduction candidates have overly large breasts, which can cause health and even emotional problems. This frequently leads to physical pain and discomfort.
Medical problems that may be associated with large breasts include:
The ideal candidate for breast reduction surgery is physically healthy and does not smoke
Breast reduction surgery is most often an outpatient procedure, and the results will be long-lasting. It is done under general anesthesia and typically takes two to three hours. When the surgery is completed, dressing or bandages will be applied to the incisions. A drainage tube is not used after modern breast reduction surgery.
Even though breast reduction and breast lift surgery are distinct procedures, they have much in common. In fact, most breast reduction surgeries include a lift. It is not unusual for women to encounter both excess breast tissue and sagging; combining a breast reduction and a lift addresses both concerns and enhances the results.
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Our skilled physicans understand the profound difference even a small change on the outside can make on the inside. They are dedicated to providing high-quality care in a supportive, compassionate setting.
Breast reduction surgery patients will need to limit strenuous upper body activity and wear a sports bra for several weeks after surgery.
Most patients return to work 1 week after surgery.
Many patients say that breast reduction alleviates health problems and leads to confidence that comes with a new and improved body image.
See before and after pictures of this procedure.
Love my breast reduction. Dr. Rosenburg was my surgeon and he was very kind and did a good job !
I had a breast reduction. The surgeon, dr rosenburg, is very nice and an amicable guy. I’m African American, in my early 30s and a mother. I had a breast reduction for an increase in confidence and due to shoulder and back pain. I look and feel great. I’m still healing. But so far, so good! I went from a very large Gcup to a C, which was my desired size 😀
He did my breast reduction and my results are amazing!♥ I’m extremely happy & I highly recommend him & his Staff!♥♥
In general, most breast reductions remove one to two cup sizes. The amount of tissue removed during breast reduction depends on many factors, including the amount of excess breast tissue present. Your surgeon will work to achieve your goals while leaving enough breast tissue in place to support blood flow to the nipple, remaining breast tissue, and skin.
There isn’t a specific breast size that makes you a good candidate for reduction. If the size of your breasts causes physical pain or makes you self-conscious, you can benefit from breast reduction surgery.
If you’re planning to have children or are in the midst of losing weight, we recommend postponing breast reduction surgery. It’s also not a good idea to undergo cosmetic surgery if you’re a smoker who isn’t able to quit for several weeks before and after the surgery; smoking elevates your risk of complications.
Surgeons do not remove nipples during most breast reduction procedures. They will reposition them to ensure they appear natural. If necessary, the surgeon may reduce the size of the areolae by removing skin around the perimeter.
Yes, our surgeons can correct breast asymmetry by removing excess breast tissue, fat, and skin from the larger breast to bring it into better proportion with the smaller one.
Pain tolerance varies from person to person. However, most patients find that over-the-counter pain relievers are enough to keep them comfortable within a few days after surgery.
Bras provide needed support after breast reduction surgery. It’s important to follow your surgeon’s post-op bra instructions, but in general, patients should wait about six weeks before going braless.
Technically, weight gain, hormonal fluctuations, and some medications can occasionally cause breasts to get bigger after a reduction. However, this breast regrowth is uncommon.
Please call Southeastern Plastic Surgery, P.A. located in Tallahassee, FL at (850) 219-2000 or contact our cosmetic coordinator today for a private consultation with one of our certified physician assistants, Kristen Snyder Costa, PA-C or Jordan Waldorf Hill, PA-C. Receive special pricing on breast enhancements and reductions when you schedule a consultation.
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