Breast Reduction
Detroit plastic / cosmetic surgeon - Farmington Hills, MI and surrounding Suburbs
Breast Enhancements: Breast Augmentation | Breast Lift | Breast Reduction
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Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mastopexy, can dramatically reshape breasts that are too large or disproportionate, and can also alleviate neck and back pain, reduce skin discomfort and irritation from bra straps, thereby eliminating self-consciousness. Overlarge breasts can also result in severe overall disproportion in a woman’s body.
Women may also consider breast reduction surgery if current breast size causes breathing difficulties, poor posture or interference with normal daily activities and exercise.
THE SURGERY
Dr. Hardaway performs the procedure under general anesthesia, in our state-of-the-art, surgical suite, which is fully accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). Lasting approximately three hours, Incisions are made similar to an anchor or inverted keyhole encompassing the area around the nipple-areolar complex (the pigmented area) and extended vertically below the nipple and in the fold underneath the breast. Excess breast tissue, fat and skin are removed where the incisions are made. The nipple-areolar complex may be repositioned to create the desired natural-looking breast shape and contour. Because breast reduction surgery is major surgery, some scarring is expected; however, will generally fade over time.
THE RECOVERY
Breast reduction surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis. Patients go home in a bra with only light dressings over the incision lines. The bra is worn as a “dressing” for two to three weeks. As with the breast lift procedure, sutures are usually removed in two to three weeks. Initial discomfort or pain is controlled with oral medication. Light activities may be resumed in seven to ten days; however, you should avoid mild or strenuous exercise for several weeks and should be extremely gentle with your breasts for at least six weeks following surgery.
If you have been plagued with large breast that have hinder physical activity or caused you embarrassment, breast reduction may be the answer for you. Call Dr. Hardaway today to obtain an appointment. This could be the most important decision you make this year. Call (248) 855-6030
Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office located in Farmington Hills, Michigan (MI), a suburb of the Detroit area.
