Breast Reduction

Reduction Mammaplasty

Breast reduction surgery entails the removal of skin and tissue from the breast, followed by reshaping and elevating to create a smaller, more proportionate bust size.

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What questions should I ask my plastic surgeon about breast reduction surgery?

Use this checklist as a guide during your breast reduction consultation:

Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
Are you a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons?
Were you trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery?
How many years of plastic surgery training have you had?
Do you have hospital privileges to perform this procedure? If so, at which hospitals?
Is the office-based surgical facility accredited by a nationally- or state-recognized accrediting agency, or is it state-licensed or Medicare-certified?
Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
What will be expected of me to get the best results?
Where and how will you perform my procedure?
What surgical technique is recommended for me?
How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?
What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure?
How are complications handled?
What are my options if I am dissatisfied with the outcome?
Do you have before-and-after photos I can look at for this procedure and what results are reasonable for me?

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From alleviating back pain by removing heavy breast tissue to just simply helping clothes fit better off the rack, it's no surprise women love breast reductions. In fact, breast reductions on their own have one of the highest patient satisfaction rates in plastic surgery, but there are several adjunct procedures that can give you superior results.
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