Kansas City Breast Reduction doctors
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Eric Swanson MD
Leawood Plastic Surgeon
11413 Ash, Leawood |
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Victor Manuel Perez, MD
Kansas City Plastic Surgeon
6300 W 143rd Street Suite 210, Overland Park |
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Gary Hall, MD
Kansas City Plastic Surgeon
14340 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park |
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Joseph Barnthouse, MD
Kansas City Plastic Surgeon
1010 Carondelet Drive Suite 401 , Kansas City |
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Richard Bene, MD
Kansas City Plastic Surgeon
5401 College Boulevard Suite 203, Leawood |
Recent Answers
I am scheduled for a consultation in a few weeks for a breast reduction. I have been doing my research and the only concern I have is loss of sensation. Is this something that is inevitable? Do I really have to give this up in order to have smaller breasts? I will go ahead because I know the pro's out weigh the cons but it all actuality it makes me sad to think about.
As you mentioned in you question, benefits are more than the risks. In general after a breast reduction the chances of sensation loss immediately after surgery is around 20%, most of this patients will recover the sensation over the coming months, the rate for permanent loss of sensation is less than 5%. So most likely you will be ok after surgery.
Good luck
I am 57yo female. I take 7 1/2 mgs of coumadin a day for a past DVT. I would like to know if I could be a candidate for laser breast reduction? Very interested in this procedure.
A laser is simply a tool. It really offers no advantage when it comes to a breast reduction. So you should not view this as a logical alternative. You would be well advised to have a vertical reduction instead of a traditional inverted-T, inferior pedicle procedure because the results are better and there is less bleeding. But be sure to go to someone experienced in this technique.
However, whatever procedure you have, you need to be off Coumadin for at least several days. This would be coordinated with the physician who is prescribing your anticoagulant.
Today, most operators perform breast reductions as an out-patient. At my facility, we use intravenous anesthesia, avoiding paralysis, and use compression devices to help prevent DVTs. With these precautions, the risk of DVT may be reduced to an acceptable level. In fact, I've never had a patient develop one after breast surgery.
Patient satisfaction is very high after this procedure. I've attached a reference if you would like to read more.
Hello, 14 months ago I underwent a breast reduction and went from a double DD in my right breast and DDD in my left breast down to a full C small D in both. I play a lot of sport and still get terrible groove marks from my bra straps and feel weighed down by the weight of my breasts. I really wanted to be a small B cup and had envisioned wearing small sports bras and the freedom it would afford me playing sport. I am considering getting a further reduction, is this possible? Many thanks
Yes, it is not that unusual for me to perform "secondary" breast reductions. It is important that the surgeon use the vertical technique for the best breast shape. If you have an inverted-T ("anchor") incision, your breasts will look very deflated and boxy. There is a risk of losing some areolar tissue, but an experienced surgeon will preserve as much blood supply to the nipple and areola as possible, so any skin loss should be minor. I've attached a link to my website, which shows patients treated using the vertical technique.
