Breast Reduction

Breast Reduction has one of the highest satisfaction rates and improves the lifestyle of women who have had back pain, shoulder indentions, skin irritation, or self-image issues due to excess breast tissue. When the physical and emotional toll of having overly large breasts causes discomfort and impairs the ability to live an active lifestyle, breast reduction alleviates painful symptoms and gives patients better proportion and symmetry.

The Consultation

First and foremost, our surgeons will listen to you and work with you to achieve the desired size and shape. During the consultation, they will discuss your expectations and any medical conditions, weight stability, and medications that could affect the outcome of surgery. After an examination and measurements are taken, your physician will discuss the surgical options and process. Breast reduction is one of the few plastic surgery operations that may be covered, in some instances, by your insurance carrier. Your surgeon will help you navigate this aspect of the breast reduction conversation.

The Surgery

While the procedure will be different for each person, liposuction is sometimes used to remove excess fat. Then, an incision is made to lift and shape the breast tissue, remove excess skin, and reposition the nipple and areola. After the surgery, patients will have some time when they will be restricted from lifting and need to wear a supportive bra. The staff at Charleston Plastic Surgery will go over pre-op and post-op instructions to ensure efficient surgery and healthy healing.