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Breast Reduction
Large, oversized breasts can dominate any
woman’s appearance and cause pain, difficulty in breathing, backaches
and at the extreme, distort the posture. Overly large breasts make exercise
difficult and can limit a woman’s range of motion. Breast reduction
reduces the size and reshapes oversized breasts by removing excess skin
and underlying tissues. An oversized areola (the darker skin around the
nipple) can be made smaller at the same time.
The best candidate for surgery is a woman
whose weight is near normal and stable. Breast reduction is considered
a permanent procedure, though breasts can still increase in size in the
event of weight gain, birth control pills or pregnancy.
If you’re considering breast reduction,
the process begins with the consultation. In assessing your overall health
and the physical characteristics of your breasts (such as the size, volume,
symmetry, skin characteristics and nipple position) a plan can be formulated
to achieve the best result for you.
Is this right for me?
A Personal Decision
Every year thousands of women undergo successful
breast reduction. The decision to pursue breast reduction is a very personal
and important one. The factors that will affect your decision are unique
to you.
Our experience and expertise can make this
choice a little easier. You can find out if this is right for you by contacting
our office for a consultation.
The Surgery
A Personal Decision
Dr. Bounds and his Board Certified or
Board Eligible Anesthesiologist
have your safety and comfort in mind. You will be attended from the
time of surgery until Dr. Bounds feels you are ready to go home with
a family member or trusted close friend.
Typically, you should be able to return
to work within four to seven days, depending on the level of activity
required for your job.
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