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Breast Reduction continued... Breast reduction is not generally considered a cosmetic procedure. If you suffer physical pain, discomfort or other disabilities as a result of very large or oversized breasts, breast reduction will usually be covered by your medical insurance. Check your policy and discuss the matter with your insurance carrier before the surgery is performed. We will be happy to assist you in this matter. Reduction mammaplasty is usually done in a hospital but outpatient surgery is also possible. External scarring becomes less noticeable with the passage of time. Sometimes sensitivity in the breast and nipple is reduced and feeling may not return for several months. In rare cases, it is permanently diminished. Sometimes nipple sensitivity is actually improved. The surgery will take two to four hours depending upon its extent. Generally, incisions are made following the natural contour of the breast. Excess breast tissue, fat and skin are removed from the sides and central portion of the breast. Then the nipple, areola, and underlying tissue are moved to a new, higher location. Skin on both sides of the breast is moved downward and brought together to form an improved breast shape. A dressing, surgical bra, and a circumferential wrap are applied to complete the surgery. Following surgery, you will experience pain for several days, but it can be controlled with medication. Within a week, the surgical dressing will be replaced with a soft bra, to be worn for several weeks. Swelling and skin discoloration will partially subside in a week or two and stitches will be removed at about that time. You can return to nonphysical work in approximately one week and gradually resume fitness and other physical activities after three to four weeks. |
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