About Breast Reduction Surgery
With thousands of women seeking breast augmentation, it may be hard to believe that many women suffer from the opposite issue. Oversized breasts can cause a number of emotional and physical discomforts which can affect a patient's daily life. Dr. Gary Rosenbaum, our board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Gary J. Rosenbaum, M.D., P.A. Plastic Surgery in Miami Beach, FL, is skilled and experienced in breast reduction surgery. This procedure reduces and reshapes the breast to address concerns and help meet aesthetic goals. During a consultation with Dr. Rosenbaum, patients will have the opportunity to discuss their desired size and will receive important information on the expected outcome of the procedure.
Ideal Candidates
When your neck and back hurt, it reduces your quality of life. When you are in pain, your movements are limited, your posture is slumped, and you generally do not feel well. Women with large breasts experience this on a daily basis. Some women, through no fault of their own, cannot correct this issue with diet and exercise alone. If you experience the following symptoms from large, heavy breasts, you may be an ideal candidate for breast reduction surgery:
- Irritation and rashes on the skin underneath the bra
- Diet and exercise unsuccessfully decreasing the size of the breasts
- Disproportionate breasts to the body frame
- Weight of the breasts causing pain in the neck, shoulders, and back
- Bra straps grooves in the shoulders
- Limitations on activity because of the size of the breasts
- Poor posture
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What to Expect
Using state-of-the-art surgical techniques that limit the risks of surgery, Dr. Rosenbaum will skillfully remove excess skin and suction out tissue to reshape the breast. During surgery, it is common to use one of the following incision approaches:
- An incision around the areola
- A vertical incision from the bottom of the areola to the breast line
- A horizontal incision on the breast line
Liposuction is generally used to safely remove fat tissues from within the breast. Excess skin will be removed, and then a breast lift is usually needed to attain a healthy-looking result. It is common for women requesting this procedure to go down 1 – 2 cup sizes.
After a 2 – 4-hour breast reduction surgery, you will wake up in recovery and feel immediately lighter in the chest area. You will be instructed on how to properly care for your incisions to limit scarring. After being sent home wrapped in a surgical compression garment and sports bra, it is advised that you take it easy for the first few weeks after the surgery. Expect to feel less sensation in your nipples, as they will take up to a year to recover and resume sensitivity. It is suggested that breast reduction patients not return to work for 7 – 10 days and wait 6 – 8 weeks before resuming physical activities.
Anticipated Results
Breast reduction surgery can dramatically change the lives of our patients, resulting in smaller breasts that makes everyday activities easier. In the few weeks following the procedure, it is advised for you to continue wearing comfortable bras and limiting strenuous activity. Once exercise can be worked back into your day-to-day life, it is important to maintain a healthy weight. Breast reduction surgery is a long-lasting cosmetic surgery; however, the results can be negatively impacted by weight gain and/or pregnancy.
Life with Smaller Breasts
Picture what your life could look like free from pain, constant rashes, and stares from people because of your large breasts. Call today for a consultation. Our Gary J. Rosenbaum, M.D., P.A. Plastic Surgery team will answer all of your questions and concerns, educate you on aftercare instructions, and help contact your insurance company as some will cover this procedure as a medically necessary surgery.