Breast Reduction
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Charlotte Breast Reduction at Charlotte Plastic Surgery
Our specialized breast reduction surgery is tailored to enhance your well-being by addressing the challenges associated with disproportionately large breasts. Led by expert surgeons, our team at Charlotte Plastic Surgery in Charlotte, NC, is committed to delivering results that alleviate physical discomfort and restore a harmonious balance to your body. Experience the transformative power of breast reduction that goes beyond aesthetics, providing you with a fresh start and renewed confidence.
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Breast Reduction Before & Afters
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What is a breast reduction?
Oversized breasts can cause a host of problems, including neck, back, and shoulder pain, skin irritation, and emotional distress. These are problems that not only affect how you look but also how you live your day-to-day life. If you have macromastia (oversized breasts), you can be limited in not only your choice of clothing but also the activities in which you can participate. Some patients can also develop yeast infections and other skin irritation problems underneath the breast (within the skin fold) that may require continuing medical treatment.
This is why many consider breast reduction surgery in Charlotte. Breast reduction surgery (or “reduction mammoplasty”) involves the removal of excess breast tissue and breast fat to reshape, resize, and lift the breasts. Breast reduction surgery helps the patient achieve a breast size that is more balanced and proportional to the rest of her body. It also relieves the mental distress, physical restrictions, and painful strain on other parts of the body caused by excessively heavy breasts.
Some common issues breast reduction surgery Charlotte patients face are:
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain that persists even after medical treatments such as medications, massage, and chiropractic care
- Indentations or deep grooves in the shoulders from bra straps
- Restricted physical activity, inability to run, or general discomfort in being active
- Skin irritation including but not limited to yeast or fungal infections in the breast crease that may require topical creams or ointments
- Sagging, stretched breast skin
- A low breast profile where the nipple-areolar complex rests below the breast crease
- Enlarged areola caused by stretched skin
Smaller, Lighter, More Natural-Shaped Breasts
What are the benefits of breast reduction?
Breast reduction surgery goes beyond aesthetics, providing relief from physical discomforts such as back pain and skin irritations. This transformative procedure enhances overall quality of life, instilling a renewed sense of confidence in body image.
Ideal Candidates
Am I a good candidate for a breast reduction?
Ideal candidates are healthy women aged 18 or older with realistic expectations and concerns about their breast size.
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Your Breast Reduction Consultation
Although breast reduction surgery is frequently performed to address medical issues, it may also be done electively for patients who are simply unhappy with the size of their breasts and desire to have smaller breasts. Our experienced and renowned plastic surgeons are available to discuss the best breast reduction surgery in Charlotte procedure, surgical techniques, and the results you can expect in more detail through a free plastic surgery consultation.
Your consultation may be covered under your insurance plan – let us know if you are interested in seeking insurance coverage, and we may be able to bill your insurance company accordingly. Pre-certification is often required for reimbursement or coverage, along with detailed documentation by a physician for a period of time determined by your insurance policy.
Surgical Overview
Your Your Breast Reduction Procedure
LENGTH: 2-4 hours
ANESTHESIA: General (asleep)
IN/OUTPATIENT: Outpatient
DURATION OF RESULTS: Permanent
This outpatient procedure, performed under anesthesia, varies in duration based on breast size and sagging. After making incisions, excess skin and tissue are removed, with possible resizing or repositioning of nipples. Sutures close the incisions, and sent breast tissue undergoes pathology examination.
Incision location depends on correction needs and technique—Donut (around areola), Lollipop (around areola and vertical to breast crease), and Anchor (around areola, vertical to breast crease, and horizontal along breast crease).
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Your Breast Reduction Results
While an immediate improvement is noticeable, the final results of breast reduction may take three to six months. With proper maintenance, including avoiding pregnancy and maintaining a healthy weight, the results can last for many years. Women often experience increased comfort and renewed confidence as their breasts achieve better proportionality with the rest of their body.
“I met my doctor and his team and INSTANTLY fell in love with them. I came to the consultation with a list of questions prepared but didn’t even have to pull it out. They were so knowledgeable and informative that before I even asked my questions, they were all answered.”
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Your Breast Reduction Recovery and Aftercare
Following the breast reduction, bandages are applied over the incisions, and a compression garment is used to minimize swelling. Due to lingering anesthesia effects, it's advisable to arrange transportation home. Prescribed medication can ease initial discomfort, and many patients resume work after approximately one week of downtime.
Breast Reduction
Frequently Asked Questions
Breast reduction side effects may include swelling, edema, altered nipple sensation, or bruising.
With any surgery, risks such as infection and blood clots exist. Our surgeons will always talk with you about potential risks specific to your procedures in your consultation. Other risks may include scarring and delayed healing.
You can expect to return to non-strenuous work activity within a week; active exercise usually after two weeks.
Get The Answers You Need To Make An Informed Decision About Breast Reduction Surgery
“I met my doctor and his team and INSTANTLY fell in love with them. I came to the consultation with a list of questions prepared but didn’t even have to pull it out. They were so knowledgeable and informative, that before I even asked my questions they were all answered.”
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