Large breasts can cause some women to experience physical and emotional problems. Overly large breasts make it painful to lead an active life. Many women who seek breast reduction surgery (also called reduction mammoplasty) suffer from back, shoulder and/or neck pain. Skin irritation under the breast crease is also common, as well as indentations over the shoulders from the weight of the breasts on the bra straps. All these issues can be resolved with breast reduction surgery. It is one of the procedures we do which has the highest patient satisfaction.
Breast reduction is one of the procedures we do which has the highest patient satisfaction.
Breast reduction surgery may be covered by insurance when medical necessity has been met. You will need to contact your insurance company to determine benefit coverage as not all companies offer reimbursement for this procedure. If your surgeon feels that this is a medically necessary procedure, he will write a letter to your insurance company on your behalf.
Breast reduction is achieved by surgically removing excess breast tissue, fat and skin. The most common incision pattern is called the keyhole approach. The breast is reduced, lifted and reshaped to the desired size. The nipple/areola complex is repositioned to a higher more youthful location. Usually the areola is reduced in size. The incisions are closed with sutures and reinforced with Steri-Strips or a sealant.
Our surgeons operate at the GBSC, as well as all four of the Green Bay hospitals.
Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia in an outpatient setting. Our surgeons operate at the GBSC, as well as all four of the Green Bay hospitals.
Prior to discharge, you will recover for several hours in the surgical center or hospital and will need to have a companion drive you home. You will also be given an appointment to follow up with your surgeon a few days after surgery.
The type of work you do will determine how soon you can return to regular job duties. Your surgeon will help you decide when it is appropriate to return to normal activities including work. Typically, patients can resume all activities at four weeks.
