New York Breast Reduction doctors

Steven Wallach, MD Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
1049 Fifth Ave Suite 2D, New York
614 answers
George J. Beraka, MD George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
875 Park Ave at 78th Street, New York
250 answers
Robert L. Kraft, MD Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
112-03 Queens Blvd Ste 205, Forest Hills
124 answers
Alan Engler, MD Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
122 East 64th Street, New York
85 answers
David Shafer, MD David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
10 East 53rd Street 25th Floor, New York
79 answers
William B. Rosenblatt, MD William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
308 E 79th St Suite 1D, New York
43 answers
Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD
New York Plastic Surgeon
1001 Fifth Avenue, New York
38 answers
Olivia Hutchinson, MD Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
121A East 83rd Street, New York
34 answers
Robert M. Freund, MD Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
170 East End Avenue Suite CS, New York
32 answers
Tracy Pfeifer, MD Tracy Pfeifer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
565 Park Ave , New York
31 answers
Carlin Vickery, MD Carlin Vickery, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
1125 Fifth Avenue (at 94th) , New York
29 answers
David L. Abramson, MD David L. Abramson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
42A E. 74th Street , New York
28 answers
Kenneth R. Francis, MD Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
114 E. 71st Street Suite 1-W, New York
27 answers
Fredrick A. Valauri, MD Fredrick A. Valauri, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
47 East 77th Street Suite 201, New York
22 answers
Leo Keegan, MD Leo Keegan, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
1125 5th Ave, New York
18 answers
Barry H. Dolich, MD Barry H. Dolich, MD
Bronx Plastic Surgeon
1200 Waters Pl Hutchinson Metro Center, Ste M106, Bronx
18 answers
Darrick E. Antell, MD Darrick E. Antell, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
850 Park Avenue, New York
10 answers
Nina S. Naidu, MD Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
1021 Park Avenue, New York
8 answers
Sanjiv Kayastha, MD Sanjiv Kayastha, MD
Albany Plastic Surgeon
711 Troy Schenectady Road Suite206, Latham
6 answers
Trevor M. Born, MD Trevor M. Born, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon
910 Fifth Avenue, New York
6 answers
Michael A. Fiorillo, MD Michael A. Fiorillo, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
150 South Pearl St., Pearl River
6 answers
Robert D. Goldstein, MD Robert D. Goldstein, MD
Bronx Plastic Surgeon
2425 Eastchester Rd 2nd Floor, Bronx
5 answers
Shain A. Cuber, MD Shain A. Cuber, MD
Marlboro Plastic Surgeon
1150 Amboy Ave, Edison
4 answers
David Greenspun, MD, MSc David Greenspun, MD, MSc
New York Plastic Surgeon
77 Lafayette Place Suite 302, Greenwich
4 answers
B. Aviva Preminger, MD B. Aviva Preminger, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
325 East 79th Street , New York
4 answers
Wilfred Brown, MD Wilfred Brown, MD
Fairfield Plastic Surgeon
260 East 66th Street, New York
3 answers
Elan B. Singer, MD Elan B. Singer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
737 Park Avenue, New York
3 answers
Danielle DeLuca-Pytell, MD Danielle DeLuca-Pytell, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
400 East Main Street 2nd Floor North Building, Mount Kisco
2 answers
A. Peter Salas, MD A. Peter Salas, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
1016 Fifth Avenue, New York
2 answers

Recent Answers

Small Breast Reduction Options?

Hi, I am a large B/small C cup and cosmetically I would like to be reduced to an A cup. **Aside from my personal reasons for wanting it done**, I'd just like to know what's really possible. I'm aware of the likelihood of sensation loss and inability to breastfeed. 1. Would a "keyhole" incision & scar be necessary, even to remove such a small amount of fat/tissue? 2. Assuming a consultation goes well, would a good surgeon still be reluctant to perform this for medical reasons?
A: Breast Reduction for Smaller Breasts

Patients vary widely in what they call a B or C cup.   As a practice,   I look at the relationship between the size of a patient's breast, her skeletal frame (large, medium, fine) and her average weight.   It is critical to keep a balance between the upper and lower part of a woman's body.   If a surgeon over reduces a patient's breasts ,  then it is likely that the patient will forever look wide in the hips or have her abdomen as her leading projection --- not a pretty look!   If a patient has a fine frame, and a low body mass and is requesting to be an A size, then the surgeon needs to be sure the patient understands the look and size of an "A" cup.  I find it is important to have patients bring in sample pictures of their ideal breasts as it insures we are speaking the same language.

Carlin Vickery, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
Will Breast Reduction Improve my Posture?

I'm 33 years old at 5"0 and now weighing around 130 lb. I've always been uncomfortable with my breast size which always fluctuated between 34C - 36B causing horrible posture and low self esteem. I've gained 15 lbs in the last two years and my current breast size is 36C. I am considering breast reduction surgery because of my posture which I can see has curved around my upper back and sometimes I systematically round my shoulders. I have frequent back, neck and shoulder pain.
A: Breast Reduction for Improved Posture

Breast Reduction will absolutely relieve the pressure and pulling on your shoulders and upper neck.   If you look at the back of women who have large breasts it is usual to find that there are deep grooves from the pressure of their bra straps.   In addition, the trapezius muscles just adjacent to the strap and reaching toward the neck, is grossly enlarged.   The enlargement is due to the constant contraction of this muscle as a way of holding up the oversized breasts.   The gravitational force of the heavy breasts draws the shoulders forward, rounding the shoulders and curving the upper back and spine.   Reducing the size and weight of the breasts will reduce this gravitational force.   Post-operatively, the majority of patients feel instant relief many commenting that they were unaware of the degree of discomfort and pain.   It may take some posture retraining after your reduction to consistently improve your posture habits.   I frequently suggest my patients attend core training or dance classes to focus on their posture.

Carlin Vickery, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
20 Days Post Op. Is It Too Early to Start Massaging my Scars? And When Will Swelling Decrease to be the Final Result? (photo)

I have 3 questions! I'm 20 days post Op (Breast Reduction), I was wondering if it is too early to start massaging my scars with creams? My second question is how long would it take for the swelling to go down? And my third question is if there's any chance for my breast to further reduce in size? Sorry for too many questions! Many Thanks in advance
A: Recovery from Breast Augmentation

Yes, it may take several weeks for the swelling to go down and the tissues to settle.  I suggest to may patients to start gentle massage the day after surgery.  However, you should consult with your surgeon and follow their directions.

 

Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
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