Since this is a procedure that involves cutting and removing excess skin, some permanent scarring is inevitable. For women, these are usually located on the bottom halves of the breasts. Luckily, these areas are usually hidden with clothes. However, for men experiencing gynecomastia surgery, these scars will be visible when shirtless.
Breast Reduction
Reduced Breasts and Reduced Strain
Breast Reduction Overview
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Surgery Length 4.5 hours
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Downtime 1 to 2 weeks
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Recovery Time 4 to 6 weeks
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Duration of Results Varies
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Aesthetic/Numbing General Anesthesia
Benefits from Breast Reduction
Larger breasts can come with complications that affect the rest of your body. Take the unwanted weight that your breasts may have off with breast reduction surgery.
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Neck strain
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Headaches
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Shoulder pain
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Low back pain
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Chronic skin infections
Consultation
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Results
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Paired for Optimal Outcomes
Although you may approach this surgery with a specific pain or inconvenience, there are other added benefits to the treatment. These benefits help patients realize that the procedure can be a good investment.
After getting this procedure, many patients experienced:
- Improved confidence and self-expression
- Easier sizing when clothes shopping
- Less back pain
- Less bra strap pain
- Easier to exercise
- Less skin irritation
- Easier to breathe
Read our testimonials to learn more about why clients choose McGuiness Dermatology & Plastic Surgery for their breast reductions.
After your surgery, your provider will cover your breasts in bandages and you will wear a surgical bra to hold them in place. From there, a member of our team will place a tube under each arm to drain any extra blood or fluid. We will provide you with medicine to regulate pain and decrease the risk of infection. For the first week, your breasts will probably feel tender and swollen. We recommend wearing a surgical bra to support the breasts while they’re healing.
For the next 4 to 6 weeks, you’ll want to limit physical activity and do the following to help your breasts heal:
- Wear an approved surgical bra at all times.
- Take pain-relieving medication like acetaminophen.
- Wear loose, comfortable shirts.
- Use antibiotic ointments suggested by your specialist.
Taking the correct precautions throughout your post-care process is important to ensuring a safe and speedy recovery. At the time of booking, our team will explain the best ways to recover from your breast reduction treatment.
