What is a Breast Reduction?
Oversized breasts can create social and functional setbacks for women. Furthermore, extremely large breasts can lead to insecurity issues and embarrassment, as well as neck and back pain. Our team of plastic surgeons in Scottsdale, AZ, helps countless women get back their confidence and feel more comfortable through a cosmetic breast reduction. This cosmetic surgery at Forma Plastic Surgery reduces excess fat, tissue, and skin to recontour the breasts to a more compatible size. Breast reduction surgery also reduces the size of the nipples/areolas and repositions them — so they are symmetrical with the new breast size and look natural. For more information, contact our Scottsdale, AZ office to schedule a consultation.
What are the Benefits of Breast Reduction?
There are many reasons women choose to undergo breast reduction surgery with Forma Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, AZ. Some of the most common benefits include:
- Relief from pain: Overly large breasts can cause neck, back, and shoulder pain due to the added weight they place on the body. Breast reduction surgery can alleviate this discomfort and improve your overall quality of life.
- Improved self-confidence: Many women with oversized breasts struggle with feelings of insecurity and embarrassment. By reducing their breast size, they feel more comfortable in their skin and have renewed confidence.
- Better-proportioned body: Breast reduction surgery can help create a more balanced and proportionate figure, especially for women with smaller frames. This also makes it easier to find clothing that fits properly.
- Increased physical activity: With smaller, lighter breasts, many women find it easier to engage in physical exercises that were previously uncomfortable or even impossible. This leads to improved health and a more active lifestyle.
Do I Qualify for Breast Reduction Surgery?
If you suffer from oversized breasts that interfere with daily life, breast reduction surgery may be what you need to get the body you wish for. Breast reduction is helpful for women who deal with constant worry or cannot lead a fulfilled and active life because of the weight of their breasts. If you also deal with ongoing skin rashes or irritations (as well as back pain), this surgery can greatly diminish these annoyances. It’s crucial patients are at a normal weight and choose a skillful surgeon like Dr. Yao, who understands their desired outcome and has the training to produce a natural appearance.
What Can I Expect from Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction is an outpatient treatment and is performed with general anesthesia. The length of the surgery depends on the incision type, the general technique, the amount of tissue removal needed, and if the nipples and/or areolas are being repositioned. Based on the difficulty of the reduction, either an inverted-T or a vertical incision will be made. For most patients, we will use
liposuction to remove fat and tissue as a way to decrease breast size. Once the breast tissue is removed, the surrounding tissue and skin will be pulled and lifted. After surgery, we will take you to a quiet recovery area and then release you home to heal. A small, tube-like draining device will most likely be inserted to assist with bleeding and swelling. A medical sports bra will be provided for a few days to boost blood flow to the breasts. We use modern methods which result in minimal scarring; however, it’s important to know that scarring is a factor with this procedure. Within about a month, your breasts will naturally fall into position, and the post-op effects will dissipate. It’s important to stay at a healthy weight — so the outcomes are not compromised.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does breast reduction surgery cost?
The cost of your breast reduction surgery will be discussed during your consultation. Once we have developed your personal treatment plan, we can calculate your costs. Breast reduction surgery often causes a significant improvement in a patient’s life, so it is very important to focus on finding a skilled and artful plastic surgeon, like the ones we employ at Forma Plastic Surgery, rather than the cheapest option. Our team will happily help you find low-interest financing to help make your treatment affordable so you can get the best outcomes possible. We will also help you talk to your health insurance company to see if your policy covers some of your costs.
Will my insurance cover breast reduction?
In some cases, your health insurance might pay part of the cost of breast reduction surgery if it’s considered medically necessary. If you want to use your insurance, tell Dr. Yao so he can help you with your claim. You should also talk to your provider to find out if your specific policy might pay for the surgery and what they need to approve it. Your insurance might need measurements like weight, height, body mass index (BMI), and body surface area.
Will my nipples be moved?
In most cases, the nipples and areola will be shifted up to a higher position on the breast during the surgery — so they appear symmetrical with your new breast shape and size. If a significant amount of tissue and skin is being removed, your nipple-areola complex may need to be moved. We will choose a technique like an anchor incision — so the nipple and areola can move higher on the breast. It is also possible to reduce the size of the areola with an areolatome. Your options will be discussed in your consultation, and we will help you decide on the best plan to achieve your goals.
Can I breastfeed after a breast reduction?
Breast reduction surgery can affect your ability to breastfeed. Although some women may still be able to breastfeed after a surgical reduction, some cannot. It’s difficult to know whether your surgery will interfere with breastfeeding. For this reason, we suggest that patients be no longer breastfeeding before having breast reduction surgery.
Can my breasts re-grow after surgery?
Following reduction surgery, your breasts may get bigger or smaller with significant weight changes. This is why it is better to be at a healthy, stable weight prior to your surgery that’s easy for you to maintain. During your consultation, we will talk to you about the best ways to prepare for your reduction and what you should do after to ensure you are happy with your results.
Breast Reduction FAQs
How much does breast reduction surgery cost?
The details and cost of your breast reduction surgery will be discussed when you meet with Dr. Yao for your consultation. At that time, he’ll develop a treatment plan that includes cost estimates for the procedure. Reduction surgery often causes a significant improvement in all aspects of life, which is why our staff will help you find low-interest financing to help make your treatment affordable. We can also help you work with your health insurance provider to see if they will cover some of your costs.
Will my insurance cover breast reduction?
Your health insurance may cover part of the cost of your surgery if it’s deemed medically necessary. If you want to use your insurance, talk to Dr. Yao so our office can help you with your claim. You should also talk to your provider to find out if your specific policy may pay for the surgery and what they need. Your insurance might need measurements like your height, weight, body surface area, and body mass index (BMI).
Will my nipples be moved?
Usually, the nipples and areola will be moved up to a higher position during breast reduction surgery. If a large amount of breast tissue and skin are being removed, your nipple-areola complex may be cut out and moved. Dr. Yao will select an incision technique so the nipple and areola are easy to move higher. It is also possible to perform an areolatome to reduce the size of the areolas. All of these options will be discussed during your consultation before Dr. Yao helps you choose the best plan to achieve your goals.
Can I breastfeed after a breast reduction?
Reduction surgery can affect your ability to breastfeed. While some women can still breastfeed after a reduction, other women cannot. It’s difficult to know whether your surgery will interfere with breastfeeding. This is why Dr. Yao recommends that patients be done having children or be willing to not breastfeed before having breast reduction surgery.
Can my breasts re-grow after surgery?
After reduction surgery, your breasts may get bigger or smaller with significant weight changes. This is why it is helpful to be at a healthy weight prior to your surgery that you can easily maintain. During your consultation, Dr. Yao will discuss the best ways to prepare for your surgery and what you should do after to help make sure you are happy with your results.
A Reduced and Radiant Appearance
Our team at Forma Plastic Surgery has helped so many women reclaim their health for a fuller life with surgical breast reduction. During your first visit to our Scottsdale, AZ office, we will go over all of the options to help you reach your aesthetic desires and develop a customized treatment plan to fit your needs. There is no reason to continue living with the discomfort or lack of confidence that can sometimes accompany large breasts. We welcome you to call our office in Scottsdale, AZ, to understand more about this outstanding breast reduction surgery.
*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person. Images may contain models.
