Breast Reduction Plastic Surgery

If you feel that your breasts are too large or heavy, then you might consider breast reduction surgery. Breasts that are disproportionately large can cause pain in your back, shoulders, or neck, breathing difficulties, poor posture, and chafing under your breasts. Many women with very large breasts feel self-conscious and unattractive, and large breasts may interfere with normal daily activities or exercise.

Dr. White will listen to your concerns and help you decide on the best approach to your problem. After breast reduction surgery, you can expect to have an improved body image and an improvement from health problems associated with excessively large breasts.

Breast Reduction Procedure Information

Breast Reduction is done under general anesthesia at the Piper Outpatient Surgical Facility in Scottsdale. Incisions are made around the pigmented area (the nipple areolar complex) and extend vertically below the nipple and sometimes also in the fold under the breast. The nipple areolar complex is moved upward to the desired location, while excess breast tissue, skin, and fat are removed.

The incisions are covered with light dressings, and the breasts are placed in a large Ace wrap. Patients typically stay overnight in a private room and are seen by the doctor or a nurse the following morning and placed in a comfortable elastic bra. The bra holds the breasts symmetrically during initial healing. Initial discomfort subsides daily and can be controlled with oral medication. Scars will usually fade in 6 to 12 months. It is important to note that breast reduction surgery will possibly reduce or eliminate the ability to breast feed.

Complementary Plastic Surgery Procedures

An additional procedure that may enhance the result of breast reduction is Liposuction of the axillary area to reduce excess fat deposits.

Breast reduction surgery is sometimes covered by insurance, though insurance criteria are becoming more and more restrictive.

Breast Reduction Surgery

The specific risks and the suitability of breast reduction can be determined only during your consultation with Scottsdale plastic surgeon Dr. White. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk, but major complications are unusual.

• View Breast Reduction Before and After Photos
• Learn more about Breast Reduction Plastic Surgery at the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery web site.