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Breast Reduction Surgery (Female / Male)

5. Sick of living a limited lifestyle because your breasts are too large? Plagued by chronic neck and back pain? Tired of people staring and having to cover up at beach? If you answered yes to these questions, you're already on the path to a new, freer you. These are just a few of the reasons more women are choosing life-enhancing breast reduction surgery or reduction mammoplasty. The only thing you have to lose is inches! This surgery also works for men with over developed or large breasts. Sign up for a FREE consultation in our New York or South Florida surgery center to find out if breast reduction surgery is right for you!

Where are the incisions placed? The most common method of reducing the breasts involves three incisions. One incision is made around the areola. Another runs vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath the breast. The third incision follows the natural curve of the breast crease. Newer techniques which limit the incisions may be available to certain patients but are up to the discretion of the surgeon. How is a breast reduction surgery performed? After the surgeon has removed excess breast tissue, fat and skin, the nipple and areola are shifted to a higher position. Skin that was formerly located above the nipple is brought down and together to reshape the breast. Liposuction may be used to improve the contour under the arm. Breast reduction surgery can help correct: Breasts that are too large in proportion to your body frame Heavy, pendulous breasts with nipples and areolas that point downward One breast is much larger than the other Back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts Skin irritation beneath your breasts Indentations in your shoulders from tight bra straps Restriction of physical activity due to the size and weight of your breasts Dissatisfaction or self-consciousness about the largeness of your breasts Anesthesia: Yes Duration of Surgery: Two to four hours, depending on size Healing: Two weeks recommended Age Requirements: It is recommended that you have completely developed before undergoing this procedure Effects on Breast Feeding: Depending on the size of the reduction and the movement of the nipple, the surgery may interfere with breast feeding. Risks: Discuss with your surgeon before considering