You’ve probably heard of breast reduction surgery, but you may not know how it works.
Breast reduction surgery is designed to help women achieve smaller, more proportionate breasts. The goal is to reduce the size of the breasts and reshape them into a more attractive shape that better complements your body type.
The procedure can also help if you have back pain caused by large breasts, or if your bra fits poorly because of the size of your breasts.
Breast reduction surgery involves removing excess skin and fat from the breast area and repositioning the nipple and areola (the darker area around your nipple) higher on your chest. This results in smaller, firmer breasts with less sag than before surgery. The procedure can also correct unevenness in breast size after pregnancy or weight fluctuations.
If you’re considering breast reduction surgery and want to learn more about what to expect from this procedure and how it might change your life, then read on!
Breast Reduction Surgery Fort Lauderdale
BREAST REDUCTION
Disproportionally large breasts can cause neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, or other physical symptoms. They can also cause self-consciousness and create difficulties when it comes to selecting a bra and clothing. Dr. Zoran Potparic offers breast reduction surgery in Fort Lauderdale to help reduce the physical and emotional discomfort due to overly large breasts.
BEFORE & AFTER
BENEFITS OF BREAST REDUCTION
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 96,000 women had breast reduction surgery in a single year. The procedure carries tremendous psychological effects, and women who undergo the surgery tend to be very satisfied with the results.
It is also important to note that this surgery isn’t just for women. Men who have conditions such as gynecomastia (where male breasts are enlarged abnormally) also may seek a breast reduction.
BREAST REDUCTION WITH VERTICAL OR INVERTED T-SCAR
During surgery, Dr. Potparic will make an incision around the nipple, then downward on the breast, in a keyhole form. The excess skin, breast tissue, and fat are removed and your nipple is relocated. Depending on the size of breast and excess skin to be removed, a lollipop incision or inverted-T incision will be used.
- Price estimate for breast reduction: $5,500 – $7,500+
- Type of anesthesia: general
- Duration of surgery: 3 to 5 hours
- Surgical facility: AAAA-certified Ambulatory Surgical Center
- Recovery time: 1 to 3 weeks
- Discomfort: mild to moderate
- Removal of sutures: usually resorbable sutures are used
BREAST REDUCTION
Women with overly large breasts often feel like their breasts are out of proportion with the rest of their figure, making them “top-heavy.” They may be experiencing shoulder or back pain, have difficulty finding clothes that fit properly, or face unwanted attention because of their large breasts. Fortunately, there is a solution. Breast reduction surgery by double board-certified plastic surgeon Nathan Eberle, M.D., D.D.S., F.A.C.S. of the Weston Center for Plastic Surgery has already given hundreds of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County area women smaller and lighter breasts that are a better match for their frame. During this surgery, known in the medical world as reduction mammoplasty, excess breast tissue, fat and skin are removed to make the breasts smaller.
WHAT IS BREAST REDUCTION?
Breast reduction is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of the breast by removing excess breast tissue and skin. The procedure may also be used to reduce the size of the areola, or the dark area surrounding the nipple. In some cases, the areola must also be repositioned to accommodate the new shape of the breast after reduction. This procedure has been safely performed regularly on women for decades, and the results are permanent. In men, breast reduction surgery is called gynecomastia correction surgery and is also performed regularly and safely on thousands of men yearly.
BENEFITS OF BREAST REDUCTION
Breast reduction surgery is an optimal solution for women who have extremely large breasts that are disproportionate to their figure. For many women, this condition can cause back and shoulder pain and create a series of other inconveniences, as well as social embarrassment. Breast reduction surgery has been performed in the U.S. for decades and in some cases, the procedure may require only liposuction to remove fatty tissue. In both men and women, excess breast tissue is not only unsightly but can affect posture, confidence, and self-esteem. Breast reduction surgery may help restore confidence and self-esteem to individuals suffering from social embarrassment and discomfort due to excess fatty tissue in the breasts.
HOW INVOLVED IS THE BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY?
Breast reduction requires general anesthesia and three to five hours in the operating room, making it a fairly involved surgery. First, incisions are made around the nipple and areola, sometimes accompanied by incisions along the horizontal fold underneath each breast. Excess breast tissue and skin are removed, and the remaining tissues sculpted to give the breasts natural-looking contours. These natural tissues may also be lifted to a higher chest position to counteract the long-term effect of gravity on large breasts. Finally, sutures are used to hold the incisions closed.
HOW LONG IS THE RECOVERY AFTER BREAST REDUCTION?
After breast reduction, most patients take between one and two weeks off from work, though strenuous activities or heavy lifting should be avoided for up to two months. During the recovery period, a surgical bra or compression garment is worn to support the breast tissue as it heals. Common side effects include tenderness, soreness, bruising and swelling. Temporary skin numbness or changes in nipple sensitivity are also common.
IS BREAST REDUCTION RIGHT FOR ME?
If you are a woman and are unhappy with the large size of your breasts, breast reduction may be right for you. Some patients find that their large breasts cause physical pain. Others seek smaller breasts for cosmetic reasons. Good candidates for reduction mammoplasty are adult women in good overall health.
HOW MUCH DOES BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY COST?
The cost of breast reduction varies significantly based on the volume and type of tissue removed and the amount of surgical sculpting being performed, among other factors. Financing is available.
Breast Reduction Fort Lauderdale
Breast Reduction is a surgical procedure used to minimize breast size. This procedure may be a solution to physical ailments such as neck and back pain, allowing more freedom in physical activity. It can also make large breasts more proportionate to the rest of a woman’s body.
Good Candidates For Breast Reduction
- You suffer from neck, back, and shoulder pain caused by the weight of large breasts.
- Tight bra straps have caused visible, uncomfortable grooves in your shoulders.
- Your breasts feel disproportionate to the rest of your body.
- You have large, sagging breasts with low nipples and large areolas.
- You are self-conscious of your breast size.
- You have one breast significantly larger than the other.
Your Breast Reduction Surgery Consultation
During your initial complimentary consultation, you will meet with our staff and your previous surgeries, medical history, medications you are presently taking, and your overall physical and emotional health will be reviewed. Your skin quality will also be evaluated.
Photographs may be taken for your medical record. Dr. Wigoda will work with you to determine what procedure you will benefit from most and whether or not additional procedures will be necessary for you to achieve your desired results.
Recovery time, risks and limitations associated with surgery will also be discussed. A member of our staff will review surgical costs and scheduling with you.
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About Breast Reduction Surgery
- You will require anesthesia.
- The type of incision used will be discussed with you by Dr. Wigoda and is determined by the size and shape of your breasts.
- Breast Reduction Surgery is sometimes covered by medical insurance. Although Dr. Wigoda does not contract with any insurance providers, you may be eligible for reimbursement by your insurance provider. We suggest you contact your provider and check on your policy and we will provide your carrier the information needed.
Before & After Photos of Breast Reduction Ft Lauderdale
Many centers advertise Cosmetic Surgeons as being board certified. Did you know there are only two recognized certification bodies. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). The ABPS is one of 24 medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). These officially recognized boards establishes common standards for physicians to achieve and maintain board certification.
So while many physicians pose as having board certification only membership in the ASPS or the ABPS and the symbols below are your assurances that your Plastic Surgeon has past the rigorous requirements for Board Certification.