Breast Reduction | |
Women with large, pendulous breasts who experience: back pain, shoulder pain, restriction of physical activity, skin irritation, or feelings of extreme self consciousness.
How is the surgery performed? What are the risks?
There are several techniques used. They depend on the surgeon's preference as well as certain patient factors that may affect which technique is best for them. A consultation with one of our Maryland or Virginia plastic surgeons will help answer any questions you may have. The most common technique is demonstrated in the images here. Scars are usually well hidden from view by regular clothing.
Like all surgery, it is impossible to eliminate risks altogether. Bleeding, infection, asymmetry, nipple sensation loss, or skin loss are known complications. Also, women wishing to breast feed should delay surgery as this procedure may compromise a woman's ability to breast feed. Using careful technique and expertise our doctors strive to minimize all risks.
The following pictures are artist's renderings and do not represent actual patient results. Individual results may vary.
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