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What You Need to Know About Breast Reduction Surgery

Are You Considering Breast Reduction Surgery?

If you have disproportionately large breasts, you may have experienced back pain, shoulder pain, neck stiffness, and tenderness of the skin around your bra. You may find it difficult to find clothes that fit your body well and become self conscious. At Coastal Cosmetic Center, we have treated hundreds of women that complain that their activity is limited and that exercise can actually be painful. If you are considering breast reduction surgery there are a few things you should know including how it can improve your well-being for the positive as well as a few key points to consider.

When to Consider Breast Reduction Surgery

  • If your breasts are disproportionately too large for your body frame and you are unhappy with your appearance or self-conscious.
  • You may find that clothes are difficult to fit.
  • If you experience neck, back, or shoulder pain due to the size and weight of your breasts.
  • If you have heavy breasts with nipples and areolas (pigmented skin surrounding the nipples) that point downward.
  • If one breast is much larger than the other.
  • You are not considering breast feeding.

The Goal of Reduction Mammaplasty

The goal of reduction mammaplasty or breast reduction surgery is to reduce the size of your breasts so they are proportionate to the rest of your body. Each woman’s body has it’s own uniqueness and we will recommend a new size that best flatters you.

Additionally, we aim to reshape the breasts so that your new figure will look flattering in clothes and you will experience renewed self esteem and hopefully reduce your self consciousness. Ideally, you will not only feel great in your everyday wardrobe, but a bathing suit as well.

By reducing the size and improving the shape of the breasts, you should experience an alleviation of your back and neck pain, an increase in your comfort level and an increased ability to exercise and be active. With the ability to complete an exercise routine and healthy eating habits, many patients experience weightloss and increased fitness levels.

Pros and Cons of Breast Reduction Surgery

Pros

  • Your clothes will fit better and you will feel more confident about your appearance and hopefully experience an increase in self esteem.
  • Your breasts will be in better proportion with your body and will feel firmer.
  • Breast reduction surgery will alleviate neck, back, and shoulder pain and make it easier to exercise.

Cons

  • You may have decreased sensation in some areas, including the nipples and areolas.
  • Some women voice the concern that their breasts and nipples look slightly uneven.
  • Breast-feeding may be a problem. If you are pregnant or planning to nurse, please speak with your surgeon about breast feeding.

To view Before/After breast reduction surgery photos from actual Coastal Cosmetic Center patients please visit our online Gallery.

If you are considering breast reduction surgery, the board certified plastic surgeon at Coastal Cosmetic Center are here to provide insight into how it can alleviate these issues and give you the look you’ve always wanted.

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Timothy E. Fee, MD, FACS
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Dr. Fee is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving patients in Jacksonville and the surrounding communities. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the largest and most prestigious organization of plastic surgeon in the United States. A former President of the Greater Jacksonville Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Fee has published and participated in several peer reviewed journals.

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