Kansas City Plastic Surgery

Women with very large breasts may experience discomfort, heaviness and physical pain. This may affect a woman's ability to enjoy an active life. Many women also complain of having emotional discomfort and self-consciousness as a result of having overly large breasts. If you find yourself suffering unwanted attention or healthy problems due to large, heavy breasts, then breast reduction may be right for you.

Breast reduction, also called reduction mammoplasty is a surgical procedure to reduce the size and improve the shape of large and pendulous breasts.

Symptoms usually associated with large breasts are:

1. Back, neck and shoulder pain caused by the weight of the breasts
2. Bra strap indentation of he shoulders
3. Skin irritation beneath the breast crease
4. This is usually associated with sagging of the breasts, stretched skin and large areola.

Good candidates for breast reduction surgery are:
women with above mentioned symptoms and are in otherwise good physical health and also are non-smokers and also have realistic expectations.

Consultation with Kansas City plastic surgeon, Dr. Matt Chhatre is the first step to learn how breast reduction can relieve your physical symptoms and improve the appearance of your breasts At the time of the consultation he will evaluate your overall health, your specific goals and expectations and discuss in detail about the breast reduction surgery.

Breast reduction surgery is performed with surgical removal of excess skin, fat, and breast tissue. The most common approach is a keyhole incision pattern. The nipple will be repositioned and the breast will be lifted. Most incision scars are permanent, however, they usually fad and over time will improve in appearance.

This surgery is usually done as an outpatient but may need overnight stay in the hospital. Final results of breast reduction will appear over the next few months as breast shape continue to settle. Although and incision line scars are permanent, they will improve over time and can be hidden under most swimsuits.

For more information about breast reduction, contact us today!