Knoxville Breast Reduction doctors

J. Jason Wendel, MD J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon
1215 21st Ave South Suite 6050 , Nashville
12 answers
David B. Reath, MD David B. Reath, MD
Knoxville Plastic Surgeon
109 Northshore Dr Suite 101 Ste 101, Knoxville
1 answer
Tom Tracey Gallaher, MD Tom Tracey Gallaher, MD
Knoxville Plastic Surgeon
9700 Westland Dr Ste 101, Knoxville
Stephen M. Lazarus, MD Stephen M. Lazarus, MD
Knoxville Plastic Surgeon
801 N. Weisgarber Rd. Suite 500, Knoxville
Jay H. Lucas, MD Jay H. Lucas, MD
Knoxville Plastic Surgeon
10810 Parkside Drive Suite 310, Knoxville

Recent Answers

How Large Can my Breasts Be After Reduction? (photo)

My details.. I am 5'10" and I weigh 213lbs. I carry a lot of muscle on my frame. I recently lost 25 pounds and I will probably lose 15-20 more. Historically, my weight does not affect the size of my breasts much. My bra size is is between a 34 and 36H. I have shoulder pain and a dislocated clavicle. My concern is that I have a small rib cage, but I am tall. Can I still stay around a 34D or DD and receive the benefits of the reduction? I want to keep my curviness.

A: curvy after breast reduction

If you still want to be large after a breast reduction, get a cosmetic lift with a small reduction. It will improve your symptoms by placing your breast up and back onto your chest and make them somewhat smaller. It is likely that your insurance company will not pay for this if not enough tissue is removed. However, chosing to have it done as a cosmetic procedure, let's you pick the size that you want to be.

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon
Nipple Sensation After Breast Reduction

Hi! I had a breast reduction a year and a half ago (June 2010). I went from a size DD to a size C. Since the operation, I have not regained sensation to both nipples. Is this normal after such a long time? Can I still hope to have the sensation come back?

A: loss of nipple sensation after breast reduction

Loss of nipple sensation after breast reduction occurs about 10% of the time and is sometimes permanent.  If sensation hasn't returned at 1 year, it is not likely to return. Some individuals have had return of sensation at 2 years but this is the exception and not the rule.

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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