Folsom Breast Reduction doctors

Christa L. Clark, MD Christa L. Clark, MD
Folsom Plastic Surgeon
2220 E. Bidwell St., Folsom
5 answers
David L. Kaufman, MD David L. Kaufman, MD
Folsom Plastic Surgeon
2220 E Bidwell Street, Folsom
5 answers
Andrew Kaczynski, MD Andrew Kaczynski, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
77 Cadillac Drive Suite 170, Sacramento
2 answers
Wayne I. Yamahata, MD Wayne I. Yamahata, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
95 Scripps Drive, Sacramento
2 answers
Terry Zimmerman, MD Terry Zimmerman, MD
Folsom Plastic Surgeon
2370 East Bidwell St. Ste 100, Folsom
1 answer

Recent Answers

What is the Likelihood of Needing a Nipple Graft During Breast Reduction Surgery?

How will this affect the ability to breastfeed in the future? Will sensation be lost in the nipples?

A: A free nipple graft is always a possibility during breast reduction surgery

A free nipple graft is not a common occurance but can happen during breast reduction surgery, especially is very large breast reductions or in a breast that is very very droopy (because the pedicle of the blood supply is longer and has to travel further.) 

If the surgeon decides to perform a free  nipple/areola graft during breast reduction surgery, the ability to breast feed will be lost since the ducts are cut.  Sensation may return in time, but more often sensation is reduced or eliminated as well.

Christa L. Clark, MD
Folsom Plastic Surgeon
Breasts Still Seem Large 1 Month Post-Op Breast Reduction, Could They Still Go Down In Size?

I had a breast reduction a month ago and the doctor removed 800gms from each breast.  I am back to wearing normal bras. However still size D. I was 36 DDD before. I still feel they are big. Is it too early to worry about size? Any suggestions what size I will be? please help.

A: Still some swelling in breasts at month

It is quite normal for a woman to have swelling in the breasts at one month following a breast reduction.  There is a good chance that within the next 4-6 weeks you will see a change in the breasts as the swelling dissipates and they soften.  In addition, an 800 gram reduction is a large reduction, and there was probably a limit to how small the surgeon could make your breasts without compromising the blood supply of the nipple and breast gland.

Christa L. Clark, MD
Folsom Plastic Surgeon
3 Months Post Breast Reduction Belly Extended All of a Sudden- Why?

3 Months AFTER Breast Reduction Belly Extended All of a Sudden Look 9 Mo Pregnant

A: Belly distension after Breast Reduction

Possible explanations for a sudden distension of the belly would be a hernia, a tummy tuck rectus plication that failed, or some intraabdominal process that would need to be assessed by your physician.  There are very few things that would cause your belly to extend all of a sudden.  A slower process that may cause the extension could be weight gain---there is fat around the internal abdominal organs and putting on weight may increase this intraabdominal fat causing distension.  I would play it safe and see your primary medical doctor for an exam.

Christa L. Clark, MD
Folsom Plastic Surgeon
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