Breast Reduction
The Breast Reduction procedure is a surgical technique performed by Plastic Surgeon Dr. Robert J. Mirabile. This procedure is designed to reduce or eliminate the physical problems associated with having very large breasts. Removing excess fat, skin and glandular tissues creates smaller, firmer and ultimately, lighter breasts that are proportionate to body type and size. This often alleviates the pain and discomfort of having disproportionately large breasts.
The Breast Reduction procedure can help you if you:
- Suffer chronic back and neck pain
- suffer from kyphosis , or the rounding of the upper back and cervical spine because of over-compensation due to breast weight
- Have breathing problems such as heaviness or shortness of breath
- Don’t smoke
- Have realistic expectations
What to Expect During your Consultation
In order to create the best possible results from your breast reduction surgery, it is important that your surgeon consult with you to discuss your desires and expectations, as well as how breast reduction surgery will impact your health, lifestyle and general well-being. It is a good idea to prepare by considering the following before your consultation:
- General medical history, including any genetic propensity for breast cancer, results of previous mammogram’s and any previous surgeries
- A detailed account of current prescription medications, supplements (vitamins or others) that you take
- Any use of tobacco or other drugs
- What are your expectations?
- Disclose the risk of common complications associated with breast reduction surgery and the use of anesthesia
- Review what to do the day of surgery
- Review post-operative car and recovery