Breast reduction is surgical procedure designed to reduce sagging and heaviness of large breasts by reducing them in size and lifting them to a higher position on the chest. Breast reduction can produce excellent aesthetic results as well as immediate relief from neck, back, and shoulder strain. In fact, breast reduction patients are among the happiest of plastic surgery patients. Good candidates for breast reduction include healthy women with large, heavy, sagging, or pendulous breasts.
Dr. Vitenas performs breast reduction at the Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital and its affiliated outpatient facility, the Day Surgery Center. The procedure takes about three hours to complete and may be performed with general anesthesia.
A periareola and inverted T incision is made which circles the areola, extends in a vertical line below the nipple, and runs horizontally along the crease beneath the breast. Once the incision is made, excess fatty tissue, glandular tissue and skin are removed. Liposuction is often used in the armpit region to achieve a better breast contour.
The recovery after breast reduction takes about seven to ten days. The breasts may ache at first but medication can help to control this. Work can usually be resumed within a few days, though patients will need to hold off on more strenuous activities for four to six weeks.
Q - What is breast reduction?
Breast reduction is a surgical procedure which reduces the size of large breasts and lifts them to a higher position on the chest. The procedure improves the sagging and heaviness associated with large breasts and also provides relief from neck, back, and shoulder strain.
Q - Who is a candidate for breast reduction?
Healthy women with large, sagging, heavy, or pendulous breasts may be good candidates for breast reduction.
Q - What should I expect during a consultation for breast reduction?
During the consultation for breast reduction, Dr. Vitenas will go over your complete medical history, take the time to understand your goals, and answer all of your questions. You will see pre-op and post-op photos of previous breast reduction patients, and computer imaging will be used to help you visualize your own personal results. Dr. Vitenas will discuss reasonable and expected outcomes, and explain the details of the procedure including the technique, the recovery, the risks, the costs, and financing options.
Q - Where is the surgery for breast reduction performed?
Dr. Vitenas performs the surgery for breast reduction at the Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital and its affiliated outpatient facility, the Day Surgery Center
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