One of the most critical parts of your breast reduction journey is your initial consultation with Dr. Thompson. During this appointment, Dr. Thompson will perform a comprehensive evaluation of your breasts and consider your concerns before developing a personalized surgical plan that fulfills your cosmetic objectives. Utilizing advanced technologies such as TouchMD and VECTRA® 3D Imaging, patients can see an accurate simulation of their potential results before they undergo breast reduction surgery.
Breast reduction is a highly customizable breast enhancement procedure. The following techniques may be used to reshape the breasts based on your individual needs:
Breast reduction surgery can be performed in conjunction with other enhancement techniques to obtain optimal results. Some of the procedures that are commonly performed with breast reduction include:
After breast reduction surgery, you will be given specific instructions on how to care for your new breasts and what your temporary physical limitations and medications will be. During recovery, it is common to experience some swelling, bruising, and discomfort that can be controlled with pain medications. You should try walking as soon as possible after your breast reduction surgery to promote healing and blood circulation. Plan to take approximately two weeks off work. It is also important to avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for at least four weeks. You can ensure the best results and the shortest recovery time by carefully following your surgeon’s postoperative instructions.
Candidates for breast reduction surgery wish to have firmer, more manageable breasts. The ideal candidates for breast reduction can relate to the following issues that arise from having large breasts:
Most breast reduction procedures are performed using general anesthesia to ensure patient safety and comfort.
While there is always a risk of developing visible scarring after surgery, Dr. Thompson is careful to place all breast reduction incisions in inconspicuous locations. He also provides patients with thorough aftercare directions and offers Embrace® Active Scar Defense as well as BioCorneum® to help minimize the appearance of scars.
Breast reduction results are typically permanent, but the breasts are still subject to the natural effects of aging, pregnancy, and weight gain. The reduction will be apparent immediately after surgery, but due to swelling and healing, the final results will take some time to show. The swelling can take up to a couple of months to diminish. Patients can preserve their results by adopting a healthy, active lifestyle and avoiding significant weight gain after surgery.
A breast reduction can be combined with the following:
Dr. Thomson recommends combining procedures when practical as a means of reducing the overall cost. By combining a series of procedures under the fees of a single operation, his patients save both money and time recovering.
Many women with large breasts suffer from chronic back pain linked to their breasts’ disproportionate size. If your breasts are responsible for your back pain, breast reduction with Dr. Thompson will likely help eliminate at least some of this pain. It is important to remember that there are several causes for back, neck, and shoulder pain; therefore, there is no guarantee that this procedure will rectify every source of discomfort.
Breast lift surgery is almost always combined with breast reduction to eliminate excess skin following the removal of glandular tissue and fat. If excess, sagging skin was not eliminated, and the remaining tissues were not tightened, a woman would be left with significant breast ptosis (sagging). You can discuss all of your breast enhancement options with Dr. Thompson during your consultation.
Breast reduction surgery is designed to provide long-lasting results. Even though the removed tissues and fat are gone for good, there is nothing preventing you from gaining additional weight. This is why it is essential to maintain a healthy weight following your breast reduction.
For women who undergo breast reduction before pregnancy, there is a possibility that their pregnancy will impact the quality of their breast reduction and lift.
As with any surgery, there are some risks involved with breast reduction surgery. These include:
Our staff is available to answer all of your questions, help you schedule your breast reduction consultation, and begin your journey to obtaining the figure you desire.
Before and After Photos - individual results may vary. Some images may be models.
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