Issaquah Breast Reduction doctors

Shahram Salemy, MD Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
901 Boren Avenue Suite #1650, Seattle
21 answers
Phillip C. Haeck, MD Phillip C. Haeck, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
901 Boren Ave Cabrini Medical Tower - Suite 1650 , Seattle
6 answers
Robert M. Grenley, M.D. Robert M. Grenley, M.D.
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
600 Broadway, Seattle
2 answers
Jeffrey E. Kyllo, MD Jeffrey E. Kyllo, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
1145 Broadway, Seattle
Braden Stridde, MD Braden Stridde, MD
Federal Way Plastic Surgeon
918 S 348th St Suite B, Federal Way

Recent Answers

What Your Opinion About Laser Bra Breast Reduction? (photo)

What is anyones opinion about Laser Bra Breast Reduction? I am 21 and i am 5'3 and about 160 to 175lbs an is has a somewhat tiny figure and have not yet had children. I have upper back pain an sagging with my breast. I am a 34O in bra size and have been sized with professional's more than once. In addition i am getting a little bit depressed because i have a hard time fitting into clothing & bras. I want to know what would be the best kind of surgery would be an what size would be best. Help

A: Laser bra breast reduction

You seem like a good candidate for a breast reduction. 

Cosmetic surgery rule number 1:

Avoid any surgeon who proposes a technique with a nifty, high tech name, particularly if it includes the word "laser". They are probably calling themselves a "cosmetic surgeon" and are not a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Either way, they are trying to market their services by appealing to people's inherent gullibility and belief that if it sounds high tech and "new" then it must be better.

Laser breast reduction makes as much sense as a laser cup of coffee and a laser dog leash...sounds high tech, adds nothing.  I just got an email advertising a Vampire facelift technique that I can pay to learn.  Maybe I should offer a Twilight tummy tuck!

Robert M. Grenley, M.D.
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
Does Everyone Need Surgical Bras and Compression Garments?

I am scheduled for tummy tuck and breast reduction on 12/30/11. My PS didn't mention needing to purchase compression garments or surgical bras, but I have read about them here on RealSelf. Are these items that I need to purchase prior to surgery?

A: You will get to the same result without them, maybe a little longer

There is nothing magical about wearing a surgical bra after any breast surgery.  I tell my patients it should make them feel more comfortable and with less painful bouncing around.  If it isn't accomplishing that then find another one until it works.  But the eventual shape of your breast will not depend on wearing a certain bra immediately after surgery

So things are a little different with the compression garment if you are having liposuction as well. These compress the tissue so that swelling is limited and recovery is faster as a result.  Again there is nothing about this garment that will make you look better than if you don't wear it.  But you might be a whole lot more comfortable in one that going without one.

Finally you should call your doctor's office and discuss it with them.  Maybe they forgot to tell you about it or maybe they provide one of theirs afterwards...

Phillip C. Haeck, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
Is It Possible to Breastfeed After a Breast Reduction Surgery?

I am certain that I want to proceed with a breast reduction now. I'm 20 yrs old and I can't handle to pains that I currently have in my back and neck. I know I want to have children in the future and I was wondering if it is possible to breastfeed after a reduction.

A: Some women have successfully breast fed after a reduction

Nothing is predictable with breast feeding.  There are always moms who found out even though they didn't have any breast surgery they couldn't successfully breast feed their baby.  Some women's milk won't "let down" or they couldn't produce enough.

So with that lead up to my answer all I can say is that I have had many moms come back to tell me that they could easily breast feed long after having breast surgery, wether it was a reduction or an augmentation.

Technically your nipple after a reduction is still connected to your breast milk production glands.  If you think about how big that tissue has to be imagine how many women with very small breasts have breast fed their children for centuries.  It doesn't take much gland to do it.  So if after your surgery you are a b or c cup there isn't a technical reason why you might not be able to do this.

There is always the alternative.  Wait to have your reduction until after you have had all the babies you want!

Phillip C. Haeck, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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