1622 Eighth Ave.
Suite 130
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
Phone: 877-511-5566
Fax: 817-921-5567
Many women suffer from excessively large breasts which can results in neck, back, and shoulder pain, bra strap grooving and rashes. This medical condition, known as macromastia, is also associated with stretch marks on the breast and sagging of the breasts (ptosis). Breast reduction surgery involves placing an incision around the nipple to reposition it, in addition to a vertical and horizontal incision to shape the breast.
Ideally, the nipple should be at the level of the lower breast fold (inframammary crease) and the breast should assume a sloped or tear drop shape. In contrast to a breast lift, a breast reduction involves removal of excess skin and breast gland. Before breast reduction, women should have a recent mammogram. After breast reduction, weight should be maintained to prevent recurrence of large breasts.
Many insurance companies want patients to have a normal body weight (body mass index) before approving a breast reduction. In addition, insurance companies usually require documentation that standard pain medication and physical therapy has failed to improve symptoms of large breasts. Our office will work with you and your insurance company to have as much of your surgery cost covered by insurance as possible.
Average Length:
3 - 4 hours
Anesthesia:
General
In/Outpatient:
Outpatient
Side Effects:
Temporary swelling, bruising, and some pain
Risks:
Pain, bleeding, infection, asymmetry, incomplete improvement, sensory changes in the nipple, inability to breastfeed
Recovery:
Back to work: 1 - 2 weeks
More strenuous activity: 2 - 3 weeks
