Breast Reduction Houston

Patients who undergo breast reduction surgery are frequently seeking relief from physical symptoms caused by the excessive weight of large breasts. Breast reduction usually can solve these problems as well as improve the size and shape of your breasts. Following breast reduction, your breasts will be more proportional to the rest of your body, and clothes will fit you better.

You may be a good candidate for breast reduction if you have one or more of the following:

• Breasts that are too large in proportion to your body frame
• Heavy, pendulous breasts with nipples and areolas that point downward
• One breast is much larger than the other
• Back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts
• Skin irritation beneath your breasts
• Indentations in your shoulders from tight bra straps
• Restriction of physical activity due to the size and weight of your breasts
• Dissatisfaction or self-consciousness about the largeness of your breasts.

Breast reduction can be performed at any age, but plastic surgeons usually recommend waiting until breast development has stopped. Childbirth and breast-feeding may have significant and unpredictable effects on the size and shape of your breasts. Nevertheless, many women decide to undergo breast reduction before having children and feel that they can address any subsequent changes later. If you plan to breast-feed in the future, you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon.

During the consultation, you will be asked about your desired breast size as well as anything else about your breasts that you would like to see improved. This will help us to understand your expectations and determine whether they realistically can be achieved.

Understanding Risks of Breast Reduction Surgery

Fortunately, significant complications from breast reduction are infrequent. Every year thousands of women undergo successful breast reduction surgery, experience no major problems and are pleased with the results. Anyone considering surgery, however, should be aware of both the benefits and the risks.

I understand that every surgical procedure has risks, but how will I learn more so that I can make an informed decision?

The risks and complications are carefully explained either by Dr. Moliver or one of the nurses in the office during your initial consultation or at your preoperative appointment.

Some of the potential complications that may be discussed with you include bleeding, infection and reactions to anesthesia.

We do not routinely use drains and Dr. Moliver has never had to transfuse blood for a breast reduction surgery.

Following reduction, sometimes the breasts may not be perfectly symmetrical or the nipple height may be slightly varied. If desired, minor adjustments can be made at a later time. Permanent loss of sensation in the nipples or breasts may rarely occur. Revisionary surgery is sometimes helpful in certain instances where incisions may have healed poorly. In the unlikely event of injury to or loss of the nipple and areola, they usually can be satisfactorily reconstructed using skin grafts.

You can help to lessen certain risks by following the advice and instructions given to you both before and after surgery.

Your Breast Reduction Surgical Experience

Our goal and that of the entire staff is to make your surgical experience as easy and comfortable for you as possible.

Your breast reduction surgery will be performed in our AAAASF accredited freestanding ambulatory facility.

A general anesthetic is administered, so that you will be asleep throughout the procedure. When surgery is completed, you will be taken into a recovery area where you will continue to be closely monitored. Gauze dressings will be placed on your breasts and covered with an elastic bandage or surgical bra.

Results of Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast reduction surgery will make your breasts smaller and firmer. Without the excessive weight of large breasts, you may find greater enjoyment in playing sports and engaging in physical activity.

The incisions from your breast reduction surgery will heal and fade over time. It is important to realize, however, that the incision lines will be permanently visible, more so in some individuals than others. Fortunately, the incisions for breast reduction are in locations easily concealed by clothing, even low-cut necklines.

Breast reduction often makes a dramatic change in your appearance. For this reason, it may take some time to adjust to your new body image. Most women, however, eventually become comfortable with their smaller breasts and feel very pleased with the results of surgery. In fact, the level of patient satisfaction resulting from breast reduction is among the highest of any plastic surgery procedure.

Maintaining a Relationship with Your Plastic Surgeon

You will return to our office for follow-up care at prescribed intervals, at which time your progress will be evaluated. We typically follow our patients until they are six months out from surgery. Some patients will be followed for up to 18 months.

Please remember that the relationship with your plastic surgeon does not end when you leave the operating room. If you have questions or concerns during your recovery, or need additional information at a later time, you should contact us.

See examples of Breast Reduction and other breast procedures such as a breast lift in our Photo Gallery.