Cosmetic breast procedures are some of the most popular plastic surgeries performed in the United States. But while their popularity may make surgeries like breast augmentation, breast lift, and breast reduction seem commonplace, they’re still serious medical procedures, and doing your research beforehand can make all the difference in helping you achieve the results you’re looking for in a safe and effective way. To help you in your educational journey, I’ve compiled some of the facts that every patient should know while considering cosmetic breast surgery.
While this information can bring you a step closer toward making an informed decision, one of your first steps should be visiting a board-certified plastic surgeon for a consultation to discuss your options. To get started today, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy. Or, to hear about the latest plastic surgery news and our monthly special offers, visit me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.
While I’m known for my Band Aid Plastic Surgery line for face and body contouring procedures, I am a double board-certified plastic surgeon who also performs breast procedures. In addition to breast augmentation and breast lift, I also perform breast reduction for both male and female patients. Breast reduction surgery can be a huge relief for my patients, leading to lessened pain and in some cases, embarrassment associated with overly large breasts.
Breast reduction surgery eliminates excess skin and breast tissue contributing to physical and aesthetic complaints; however, the surgical process differs between men and women. When it comes to male breast reduction, liposuction is used to address excess fat of the chest before the tougher glandular tissue is surgically excised. After surgery, men who have suffered from gynecomastia, or overly developed breasts in men, will no longer see the overly feminine appearance they once lived with. There are many causes for gynecomastia, including hormones and genetics. While it is in no way life-threatening, dealing with the appearance on a day to day basis can be agonizing for some individuals.
For women with overly large breasts, shoulder and neck pain, skin irritation from bra and skin rubbing, and sagging are extremely common reasons to pursue breast reduction. Never feel alone in your struggles—according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), over 41,000 women had breast reduction in 2013 alone. For females, an incision is typically made around the nipple, down the lower breast, and into the breast crease to form an anchor shape. From here, I carefully remove the excess breast tissue before tightening the remaining skin to reduce breast volume and create a more natural shape.
To learn more about breast reduction and the other cosmetic breast surgery options I offer, visit my website or schedule a consultation today. Connect with me, Dr. John L. LeRoy, on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest cosmetic surgery news.
Everyone’s opinion of the ideal breast size is different. While aesthetic ideals differ, there are physical drawbacks to overly large breasts including the inability to find clothes that fit properly and difficulty exercising or completing everyday activities. A clinical condition known as macromastia, Dr. John LeRoy performs breast reduction surgery to eliminate excess skin and breast tissue contributing to physical and aesthetic complaints.
Both men and women can have breast reduction surgery to produce a more proportional breast size; although, the surgical techniques are slightly different between male breast reduction and female breast reduction. The condition of overly developed breasts in men, known as gynecomastia, is addressed typically through liposuction of excess fat of the chest and surgical excision of the tougher glandular tissue contributing to an overly feminine appearance.
Female breast reduction is typically performed by making an incision around the nipple, down the lower breast, and into the breast crease to form an anchor shape through which Dr. LeRoy can remove the excess breast tissue and tighten remaining skin to reduce breast volume. For many women, the physical symptoms of overly large breasts include shoulder and neck pain, persistent skin irritation from bra rubbing, and droopy breasts prompt them to pursue breast reduction.
Dr. LeRoy always encourages prospective breast reduction patients to speak candidly about their expectations during their consultation and pre-op before undergoing surgery as breast reduction does have limitations. Though reducing the size of one’s breasts will improve their overall proportion with the rest of the patient’s body, a combination of breast procedures such as breast reduction with a breast lift may be desired if position and volume need to be further addressed.
A misconception about breast reduction surgery is that all insurance companies will pay for the procedure. This is not the case; while select policies do cover breast reduction if specific criteria are met, most of the time elective plastic procedures are not covered by insurance. To help patients reach their cosmetic goals, Dr. LeRoy accepts a variety of payment options and also has plastic surgery financing through CareCredit® available for his patients.
To learn more about breast reduction and the other cosmetic breast surgery options Dr. LeRoy offers, visit his website or schedule a consultation today. If you haven’t already, connect with Dr. LeRoy on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest cosmetic surgery news.
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Breast reduction surgery eliminates excess skin and breast tissue contributing to physical and aesthetic complaints; however, the surgical process differs between men and women. When it comes to 
