Patients with large, pendulous breasts may suffer from upper cervical and shoulder pain related to the weight of their breast and the pull of their bra. Reduction mammoplasty, or breast reduction, is a surgical procedure to reduce the size and weight of the breasts in order to reduce these symptoms. Breast reduction surgery restores a more youthful shape to the breast, and returns the nipple to a more normal position on the breast mound. Breast reduction surgery may be performed using a variety of incisions depending on the size and shape of the breasts. As an experienced Westchester County breast reduction surgeon, Dr. Greenwald routinely utilizes a wide variety of breast reduction techniques to help obtain optimal surgical results. Some of the newer techniques can give excellent results while limiting the length of the scar. This procedure is generally performed on an outpatient basis at our private operating facility in Westchester County, and may be covered by your medical insurance plan.
Incisions are typically located around the areola (pigmented skin around the nipple) extending down to the fold underneath the breast, and underneath the breast itself. There are many “short scar” techniques that eliminate the incision placed underneath the breast. Candidates for a minimal incision breast reduction are frequently those patients seeking a small reduction and have minimal excess breast skin and stretch marks. When a short scar breast reduction technique is used, liposuction is frequently utilized to reduce the lateral and axillary breast fullness. For patients seeking a breast reduction who do not wish to have any scars, a lipo-breast reduction may be an option (utilizing liposuction to reduce the volume of the breasts with several small incisions). This may be an option if skin quality of the breast is good and minimal nipple elevation is required. Just as any other surgical scar or incision, breast reduction predictably mature and fade over time.
Provided you are a good candidate for breast reduction surgery, your breasts will be lighter and higher up on your chest. If you had a large breast reduction and suffered from back pain, neck pain and rashes underneath your breasts, these symptoms will be significantly improved. Your body will look better proportioned, and clothes will fit you better. If your weight remains stable, your breast size should remain stable as well. Maintaining a relationship with Dr. Greenwald after your breast augmentation surgery is important to help you address these changes and other concerns which may arise. Regular examination by Dr. Greenwald and routine mammograms for those in the appropriate age groups at prescribed intervals will help assure that any complications, if they occur, can be detected early and treated.
In addition to treating breast reduction patients, Dr. Greenwald also provides care for breast lift, breast implant revision and breast reconstruction patients.
