BREAST REDUCTION

Reduction of Breast Tissue / Raise & Reshape Sagging Breasts:

BREAST REDUCTION

Reduction of Breast Tissue / Raise & Reshape Sagging Breasts: Reduce the size of large, sagging breast by removing fat, glandular tissue & skin. (Can alleviate medical problems caused by large breasts, & may be covered by insurance.)

LENGTH: 3 to 3.5 hours
ANESTHESIA: General Outpatient Surgery/Over night hospital stay
SIDE EFFECTS: Temporary pain or discomfort, swelling, bruising, numbness, dry breast skin. Permanent scars. Possible loss of ability to breast-feed.
RISK: Asymmetrical breast or unevenly positioned nipples. Infection. Permanent loss of feeling and/or loss of tissue in nipples or breasts. Slow or prolonged healing.
RECOVERY: Tasks of daily living may be resumed immediately. Back to non-strenuous work (no lifting greater than 10 lbs) in 1 to 2 weeks. No strong pushing, pulling or repetitive upper body movements for 3 weeks.
EXERCISE: Resume 1/3 intensity @ 3 weeks. Low impact activities @ 1/3 duration of exercise, repetitions, amount of weight and pulse rate. 2/3 intensity @ 6 weeks. Full intensity including high impact (running, horse back riding, high impact aerobics) @ 8 weeks.
FADING & SCAR IMPROVEMENT: 6 to 24 months
SWELLING: Moderate/Significant 4 weeks, Subtle/Mild 2 to 3 months, all of which are dependent upon extent of procedure(s).
DURATION of RESULTS: Variable. Breast size may fluctuate with hormonal shifts, weight changes and pregnancy.
OFFICE VISITS: 1st 1 to 5 days / 2nd Visit 7 to 10 days
Anticipated # of office visits: 4 to 5 the first 3 months then yearly.
GARMENT WORN: Support as needed for 6 weeks
PAIN MEDS: Ibuprofen or Narcotics as needed.
ESTIMATED COST: $5,600. to $7,600.
(includes surgeon, operating room & anesthesia)
(Mammogram required after age 35 or family history of breast cancer)

MALE BREAST REDUCTION

Procedure: Reduce enlarged, female-like breasts in men using liposuction and/or cutting out excess glandular tissue. (Sometimes covered by medical insurance)
LENGTH: 1.5 hours or more
ANESTHESIA: General or local with sedation Usually Outpatient Surgery
SIDE EFFECTS: Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation.
RISK: Infection. Injury to the skin. Rippling or bagginess of skin. Asymmetry. Excessive scarring if tissue was cut away. Need for second procedure to remove additional tissue.
RECOVERY: Tasks of daily living may be resumed immediately. Back to non-strenuous work (no lifting greater than 10 lbs) in 5 to 7 days. No strong pushing, pulling or repetitive upper body movements for 3 weeks .
EXERCISE: Resume 1/3 intensity @ 3weeks. Low impact activities @ 1/3 duration of exercise, repetitions, amount of weight and pulse rate. 2/3 intensity @ 6 weeks. Full intensity including high impact (running, horse back riding, high impact aerobics) @
8 weeks.
FADING & SCAR IMPROVEMENT: 6 to 12 months
SWELLING: Moderate/Significant 4 weeks, Subtle/Mild 2 to 3 months, all of which are dependent upon extent of procedure(s).
OFFICE VISITS: 1st 3 to 5 days / 2nd Visit 10 to 14 days
Anticipated # of office visits: 4 to 5 the first 3 months then yearly
GARMENT: Elastic support vest for 3 to 4 weeks
PAIN MEDS: Ibuprofen or Narcotics as needed
ESTIMATED COST: $5,600-$7,600
(includes surgeon, operating room & anesthesia)

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