[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Large breasts (macromastia) can cause pain, improper posture, rashes, breathing problems, grooves on the top of the shoulders, skeletal deformities, and low self-esteem. Breast reduction surgery is usually done to provide relief from these symptoms. Depending on patient expectations, symptoms, and on the amount of breast tissue that needs to be removed, this procedure may be covered by your health insurance.
Under general anesthesia, the typical two to three hour procedure removes excess skin, fat and breast gland tissue to produce smaller, lighter breasts more proportional to the rest of the body. The breasts are also lifted on the chest wall and the nipple-areola are placed in a more youthful position.
What Can I Expect During Breast Reduction Surgery?
Typical incisions are made around the areola, from the new location of the nipple down to and within the crease under the breast. Dr. Birchenough removes excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin, then he relocates the nipple and areola higher on the chest wall, and reshapes the breast. All incisions are closed with multiple layers of stitches. Liposuction may be needed to remove excess fat from the side of the breast, under the armpit. Occasionally, liposuction alone can be used to reduce the breast.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space alter_height=”medium” hide_on_mobile=””][vc_btn title=”View Before & After Gallery” color=”primary” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:%2Fplastic-surgery%2Fbefore-after%2F|||”][vc_btn title=”Learn More” color=”primary” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:%2Fplastic-surgery%2Fbreast%2Fbreast-reduction%2F|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]