Breast Reduction Philadelphia - Reduction Mammaplasty

The Breast Reduction procedure is an amazing surgical technique performed in Philadelphia by Board Certified Breast Enhancement Surgeon Dr. Robert J. Mirabile, 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, thus alleviating the pain and discomfort of having disproportionately large breasts. Breast Reduction can be combined with Breast Augmentation or Breast Lift procedures to achieve a desired look, depending on the needs of the individual patient.

Is it Right for Me?

As with any cosmetic enhancement surgery, you should first consider your motivations for surgery to be sure that you’re choosing surgery for yourself and not to fulfill someone else’s’ desires or expectations of you or your body. It is a very personal matter and any decision for surgery should come after careful consideration of all the facts and emotions involved.

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
* Maintain good physical health and weight
* 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 motivations for surgery? What are your expectations?

At the consultation, your surgeon will also:

* Evaluate your current health
* Examine the condition of your pre-operative breasts for size, shape and irregularities and photograph your breasts
* Based on the information gathered, your surgeon will discuss your surgical options and recommend a course of treatment
* Disclose the risk of common complications associated with breast reduction surgery and the use of anesthesia
* Cover what to do the day of surgery
* Cover post-operative care and recovery

Here are some important questions to ask your doctor in the consultation:

* Where will I recover directly after surgery?
* Will I be prescribed any post-surgery medications?
* How often do my bandages need to be changed and when will they be removed permanently?
* When will the stitches be removed?
* How soon will I need to return for a follow-up visit?
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