Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
Breast reduction surgery is done for patients to improve their self image,
to make it easier to exercise, decrease neck, shoulder and upper back pain,
and allow better hygiene beneath the breast when rashes and infections are
a problem. The surgery results in a scar around the new nipple areola location
which is determined by doctor and patient. The nipple areola is usually less
than two inches in diameter, and the scar below the areola measures less then
two inches and connects with a horizontal scar beneath the breast. These scars
are not visible with swim wear and usually fade with time.
The surgery for large breasted patients is performed at a hospital with general
anesthesia with an overnight stay, or as an outpatient. If the breasts are
large enough for the patient to suffer multiple physical problems (as noted
above), most insurance companies will deem this procedure reconstructive and
cover the expense.
Smaller busted women may have the procedure performed in Dr. Siegel's private
operating suite. The procedure takes approximately three hours. Patients can
return to work in about 10 to 14 days, and return to vigorous exercise in
about three weeks if healing is complete.
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If you have additional questions, please email
Dr. Siegel, or call our office at 757-547-2115.
Information provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Website at www.plasticsurgery.org
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33 year old suffered severe upper back pain and rashes under the breast.
She wanted to be a full 36 C or 36 D. Six months after the procedure she is wearing a 36 D. Her back pain is relieved and rashes have not been a problem. |
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patient is an obese 39 year old who had upper back pain, and shoulder grooving from her bra. She also had to seek medical attention for the rashes under her breast. One year after her breast reduction procedure all of her complaints have resolved. She is wearing a 40 C bra. |
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37 year old has problems with upper back pain and was unable to exercise
properly due to enlarged breasts. Six months after her surgery she was able to exercise and has lost 30 pounds. Her back pain has subsided. |
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28 year old underwent breast reduction for problems with upper back pain.
This photo was taken two weeks after the procedure and shows the pinkness of the surgical incision as well as where these scars appear on the breast. |
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