Breast Reduction

What to Expect: Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)

You’re physically healthy
You don’t smoke
You have realistic expectations
You are bothered by your large breasts
Your breasts limit your physical activity and cause back, shoulder, and neck pain
You have skin irritation or rashes under your breasts

During your breast reduction consultation, be prepared to discuss:

Why you want the surgery, your expectations, and desired outcomes
Medical conditions, drug allergies, and medical treatments
Use of current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco, and drug use
Previous surgeries
Family history of breast cancer and results of mammograms and or biopsies
Photos, measurements, and skin quality

Breast reduction is also known as Reduction Mammoplasty which is a procedure to remove excess breast fat and glandular tissue.
The procedure is to achieve breast size in proportion with your body and alleviate discomfort associated with overly large breast size.
The amount of reduction desired will be determined by your individual condition and breast composition.

Following breast reduction surgery, gauze and bandages will be applied to the incisions; you will be placed in a surgical support bra. The surgical bra will support the breast and reduce swelling.
There will be a small thin tube placed under the skin for drainage of excess blood or fluid.
Healing will continue for several months while swelling decreases and breast shape/size improve.
Continue to follow your Plastic Surgeon’s instructions for follow up visits and care.

Breast reduction surgeries are covered by most insurance plans.
You will be required to submit medical documentation and pictures to your insurance company for verification of candidacy.
You may also be required to pay a copay, coinsurance, or deductible based on insurance type.

Following breast reduction surgery, you will be given medications to apply or to be taken orally to aid in your healing and reduce the risk of infection or swelling.
Follow up with your Plastic Surgeon for specific instructions on how to care for yourself.
It’s important to know that your incisions are not subject to abrasion, force, or motion during your recovery.