| breast
reduction overview |
| introduction
to breast reduction |
breast
reduction surgery removes excess breast and fatty
tissue, reduces areola, and lifts the breast for
a smaller, more desirable appearance |
| often
combined with... |
thigh
liposuction, tummy
tuck, nipple
or areola reduction |
| incision
placement & breast reduction surgery details |
most
common incision is around the areola, down the center
of the breast, and along the crease in the fold
of the lower breast |
| anesthesia |
general,
or local with IV sedation |
| surgical
facility |
usually
outpatient surgery center |
| length
of surgery |
1
to 3 hours |
| discomfort
|
mild
to moderate |
| what
to expect after breast reduction surgery |
numbness,
swelling, bruising, boxy shape to breasts; back
to work within a week |
| risks
of breast reduction |
loss
of sensation, scarring, asymmetry, infection, bleeding,
contour irregularities |
| variations
and techniques |
incision
placement and location of actual tissue removal
varies among patients and surgeons |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$3,000
to $10,000 |
| duration
of results |
results
usually permanent, although weight gain and hormone
changes may cause re-enlargement of breasts |
| insurance
for breast reduction |
breast
reduction surgery may be covered by insurance if
large breasts cause headaches, back or neck pain,
arm or hand numbness, rashes, decreased activity,
and psychological concerns |
