Breast Reduction

(Reduction Mammoplasty)

Procedure:
Reduce, reshape, and lift larger, sagging breasts by removing excess breast tissue, fat, and skin plus reposition the nipple and areola to a more youthful position. May be covered by insurance, depending on the patient's insurance company criteria, size of patient's breast, body type, and symptoms (bra strap indentions, neck and back pain, shoulder and breast pain, limitation of physical activity, skin rash, or chafing under the breasts).

Dr. Moscoe currently takes Aetna and Blue Cross and Blue Sheild Insurance for this procedure.

Length:
3 to 5 hours.

In/Outpatient:
Dr. Moscoe prefers a 23 hour observation after surgery.

Side Effects:
Bruising, swelling, numbness.

Risks:
Infection, bleeding, skin loss, wide scars, uneven nipples, asymmetry, need for second procedure to remove additional tissue, partial or complete loss of feeling in nipple or breast, may reduce ability to breast feed.

Recovery:
Back to work: 2-3 weeks.
Strenuous activities: 3-6 weeks.
Fading of scars: Several months to a year.

Duration of Results:
Permanent. Gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight changes may cause new sagging. Reduce or eliminate breast symptoms (in-cutting of bra straps, neck and back pain, shoulder and breast pain, limitation of physical activity, skin rash or chafing under breasts).

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