Breast reduction surgery is a safe and effective procedure that can help you feel more comfortable with your body and your lifestyle. Breast reduction surgery can improve physical health, emotional health, and self-esteem.
Breast reduction surgery is not for everyone. Only you can decide if it’s right for you. If you are considering breast reduction surgery, you should be aware of the risks and benefits of the procedure before making a decision.
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Breast Reduction Surgery In Maine
BREAST REDUCTION
Ease shoulder, back and neck pain while improving your figure and breast shape. Breast reduction not only improves the size, but also the shape, of overly large breasts. The condition of oversized breasts is called breast hypertrophy. Breast hypertrophy may develop at any time: at puberty, during teenage growth years, or after childbirth.
The condition often causes problems such as back pain, bra strap pain and irritation of the skin under the breasts. Patients with very large breasts may have difficulty with physical activities such as tennis or jogging. They also may have problems dressing, particularly in today’s popular athletic wear.
Patients as young as 14 and as old as 70 have had successful breast reduction. In younger patients, the surgery may be performed once breast size has been stable for at least one year.
COMMON REASONS FOR UNDERGOINGBREAST REDUCTION SURGERY
- Chaffing at bra strap
- Back, shoulder, or neck pain
- Decreased physical energy
- Trouble fulfilling childcare duties
- Rashes and breakouts
- Disproportionate silhouette
- Unhappiness with breast appearance
- Poor fit in clothing and swimwear
- Embarrassment when unclothed
- Low self-confidence or self-image
- Breast asymmetry
Breast hypertrophy is characterized by three anatomic problems: excessive glandular tissue; excessive and/or loose skin over the gland; and low placement of the nipple areolar complex. Breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty) corrects all three by reducing the size of the gland, repositioning the nipple and reshaping the breast. Based on your age and breast size, the surgeon chooses one of several possible techniques to reposition the nipple. Then, a portion of the glandular tissue is removed and the loose skin tightened to support and shape the reduced breast. The resulting scars are located around the nipple and in front of and under the breast, in the breast crease.
Reduction mammoplasty is performed on an outpatient basis. After surgery, a large, bulky dressing will be placed around your chest, and very rarely a small tube, called a drain, may be used to remove blood or fluid (serum) from the surgical area.
The dressing will be changed and the drain (if used) removed two or three days after surgery. You will be given a soft postoperative bra to wear continuously for three weeks, except during bathing.
You should not wear underwire bras or participate in impact exercises or athletics during this time. Patients usually return to work, school or other routines 10 to 14 days after surgery.
Complications from reduction mammoplasty are unusual. Occasionally, there may be a change in nipple sensation, but this is usually temporary. There have been rare instances of nipple damage.
If you think you might be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery, why not schedule your confidential consultation in the comfort and privacy of Dr. Weisberg’s Portland, Maine offices today?
During this first session, the Dr. Weisberg and Dr. Daniel will examine your breasts, review your medical history and any cosmetic treatments you have undergone, and then will begin to formulate your unique, customized plan of action for resolving those aesthetic issues you are unhappy with.
You will have access to our extensive library of before and after photography, with clients of all ages and backgrounds as examples of the surgeons’ outstanding outcomes. This will help you to form realistic expectations about what is possible for your body type.
Breast Reduction
Overly large or sagging breasts can cause shoulder and back pain, or challenges finding clothes that fit comfortably, and what’s more, they can negatively affect confidence and self-image. A breast reduction removes excess glandular tissue, breast fat, and skin from pendulous breasts that are disproportionate to your body.
Procedure
Usually performed as an outpatient procedure, breast reduction surgery generally lasts 3-4 hours or more, under general anesthesia or a local anesthetic. Risks of the procedure can include infection, fluid accumulation, rippling, baggy, or injured skin, asymmetry, pigmentation changes (which may become permanent if exposed to sun), excessive scarring, and changes in sensation. When considering breast reduction, it’s important to discuss the risks and benefits with your plastic surgeon to decide whether the procedure is right for you. Some breast reduction procedures are also covered by health insurance policies.
Results
The results of breast reduction are permanent. Following breast reduction surgery, patients can return to work after anywhere from three to seven days. More strenuous activity will require 2 to 3 weeks of recovery, however, and it may take 3 to 6 months for swelling and bruising to completely subside. Other recovery side effects can include numbness, soreness, or burning sensations around the surgery site.
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Maine Breast Augmentation Cost
The cost of saline breast enlargement (breast augmentation) with saline implants is $7,500 at our practice. The cost using silicone implants is $8,000. These fees include surgeon, facility, anesthesia, and implant expenses.
Breast Lift Maine
Breast Lift
Elevate, sculpt and rejuvenate your breast profile. Weight loss, pregnancy and aging can all cause breasts to droop and lose their shape. This can be frustrating, and take a toll on one’s self-confidence, while also causing clothing and swimwear to fit poorly.
Breast droop, called ptosis, can be corrected by mastopexy, better known as a breast lift. Mastopexy is a surgical procedure similar to breast reduction, however, in this case the majority of breast tissue is preserved and placed in a more youthful position. Patients with breast ptosis have low nipple placement and excessive skin.. Mastopexy raises the nipple, removes excess skin and tightens the remaining skin. Mastopexy can be combined with breast augmentation to restore breast shape, or can be employed as part of a comprehensive mommy makeover.
You may qualify for the breast lift procedure if…
- You are physically and mentally healthy, with no major medical issues
- You have realistic expectations for improvement rather than perfection
- Suffer from sagging breasts
- Suffer from loss of skin elasticity in the breast area
- Have low-hanging nipples that droop below the breast crease and point downwards
- Experience lowered self-confidence as a result of breast appearance
Breast LiftBefore & After
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There are many approaches for this procedure, and Dr. Gardenier will select the one that best meets your aesthetic goals. The choice will depend largely on the degree of breast ptosis.
Benelli Lift
Also called a donut lift, the Benelli lift utilizes an incision that is well-hidden within the darker pigmentation of the areola, encircling it inconspicuously.
Crescent Lift
Also known as a partial breast lift, the crescent lift is appropriate for those clients with only mild breast ptosis that require subtle, elegant improvements.
Lollipop Lift
This type of lift employs an incision that encircles the areola and then continues down to the breast crease in a vertical fashion. A lollipop lift is ideal for those with moderate breast ptosis.
Full Breast Lift
For those women suffering from more dramatic breast ptosis, a full breast lift is the wisest choice. This incision encircles the areola, continues down the breast and then across the inframammary fold, creating a shape that looks like an anchor. This incision allows the surgeon the greatest access to excise fat, skin and tissue.
Most patients may return to work or their other activities in three to seven days. Typically, there is to be no heavy lifting (greater than 5-10lbs) for 4 weeks. Strenuous activity is resumed at 6 weeks. Each patient will be given a tailored recovery schedule based on their post-operative course.
If you are curious to learn more about undergoing mastopexy with Dr. Gardenier, please contact our Portland, Maine offices today to set up your confidential consultation. Our friendly, experienced team is standing by to take your call.
During your initial visit, the surgeons will examine your breasts, review your medical history and any prior cosmetic treatments, and will begin to create a unique, customized plan for resolving your most pressing aesthetic concerns.
You will receive access to our extensive library of before and after photography so that you can get a better picture of what to expect from a breast lift. Our clients come from all different backgrounds and are of all ages.
If you are interested in undergoing a breast augmentation in tandem with a breast lift, Dr. Gardenier is happy to discuss this combination procedure with you during your consultation. Combining cosmetic treatments can often reduce both costs and downtime.