Breast Reduction Surgery 15 months ago, scarring is now thick and sore, what can be done about it?

Can easily become simple mastectomies if that is what is desired.  Unless there is a huge weight to remove, this is not covered by insurances, as minimum weights are needed to qualify for that.  Cost for a simple mastectomy with nipple grafts would run around $5500-$6000 in my town.  This co...

It is hard to say whether or not this is from you breasts. It is not something that is classically described as a result of large breasts. I would base my decision to have a breast reduction on other factors such as neck pain, shoulder strain and back pain and lastly but most importantly,...

Thank you for your question. You are correct, the pain you are feeling is likely due to your nerves that are irritated as a result of your breast reduction surgery. With time, it should get better.

 Your concerns are understandable. Your situation can be improved upon with removal of additional skin/tissue along the inferior and lateral breast fold areas. This revisionary operation will help to better center the nipple/areola complexes on each breast mound and hopefully reduce some of th...

With a reduction mammoplasty, the areolar is usually reduced as well. The usual areola measurements after surgery are around 42 mm  in diameter. Discuss this with your plastic surgeon and express our goals, as this can also vary, within certain limits, according to your desire.Thank you for ...

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Many women have concerns about their breast shape and nipple position after a reduction surgery. To really give you an accurate answer, you will need in in-person consultation.  Preoperative visualization and surgical simulation with the C...