Breast Reduction

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Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mastopexy, can dramatically reshape breasts that are too large or disproportionate. By reducing the size and weight of the breast, symptoms such as neck and back pain can be alleviated. This procedure can also reduce skin discomfort and irritation from beneath the breast and bra straps. 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.

Breast reduction surgery is considered reconstructive surgery and can sometimes be covered by medical insurance. You will need to ask our staff for the information after Dr. Messa has examined you.

THE SURGERY

Dr. Messa performs the procedure under general anesthesia, in our state-of-the-art, fully accredited (AAASF) surgical suite, or at another licensed accredited outpatient surgical facility or hospital. Lasting approximately two to 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 then be moved and/or 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 a sterile dressing placed over the incision lines. The bra is worn for support as much as possible for the next two to three weeks. As with the breast lift procedure, sutures are located beneath the skin surface (subdermao) in multiple layers to reapproximate the skin edges more precisely and absorb over time as you heal. Initial discomfort or pain is controlled with oral medication. Light cardiovascular activities may be resumed in seven to ten days; however, you should avoid strenuous exercise for several weeks and should be extremely gentle with your breasts for at least four weeks following surgery.

If you have been concerned by the size, shape, or appearance of your breasts that have hindered physical activity or caused you embarrassment, or affected your self-image, breast reduction may be the answer for you. Call Dr. Messa today for your private consultation. This could be the most important decision you make this year. Call (954) 659-7760 today.

Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office located in Weston, Florida (FL), conveniently near Fort Lauderdale, FL.

 
Dr. Messa specializes in full body cosmetic surgery and his office is located in Weston, Florida. Patients from the following areas and cities of Cooper City and Pembroke Pines, Florida and surrounding areas such as Fort Lauderdale can conveniently schedule appointments in our Weston, Florida office.