Understanding Plastic Surgery: What is Breast Reduction
Having overly large breasts may cause physical and emotional discomfort for some women. The breast weight may trigger pain in the neck, back, and shoulders. Women may find this limiting the activities they are involved in and may cause a struggle in their daily life. Breast Reduction surgery reduces or removes excess breast fat, tissue, and skin to improve breast proportion and ease discomfort associated with oversized breasts.
You may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery if you experience some of the following conditions:
- Heavy, pendulous breasts
- Breasts that are unproportionate to your overall body structure
- Pain in your neck, shoulders, or back associated with the weight of your breasts
- Shoulder grooving
- Breast asymmetry – Having one breast much larger than the other
- Skin irritations beneath or between your breasts from constant skin on skin contact
- Daily life tasks are restricted due to the size and weight of your breasts
During the consultation, Dr. Alexander will ask about your desired breast size as well as anything else about your breasts that you would like improved. This will help him to understand your expectations and determine whether they realistically can be achieved. Dr. Alexander’s Las Vegas patients appreciate the long lasting results of their breast reduction surgery. The breasts do have some fatty tissue, and it is typically recommended to be within 15 to 20 pound of your ideal weight prior to surgery. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation appointment with Dr. Alexander at his Summerlin office!
