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Breast Reduction

Dr. Young has seen many patients who have both physical and psychological issues do to the size of their breasts. Oversized breasts can dominate your look and make you appear top-heavy and overweight. They can also be painful, distort your posture, cause breathing problems, and result in a back or neck pain that is at times unbearable. When you experience these problems, Dr. Young may suggest having a breast reduction procedure as an alternative to get relief.

If you think you might need a breast reduction, the first step would be to set-up a consultation with Dr. Young. Dr. Young will discuss the factors that will determine if you are a candidate for Breast Reduction such as your age, the size and shape of your breasts, and the condition of your skin.

Make sure to be honest about what you expect to accomplish and your medical history as this will help Dr. Young with his recommendation. While Dr. Young believes women of all ages may benefit from the surgery, he usually does not perform a reduction before the breasts have finished development.

During the procedure, Dr. Young will reshape your large breasts by removing excess skin and underlying tissue. He may also reduce an oversized areola (the dark pink skin around the nipple) if needed or desired during the surgery. If your breasts are extremely oversized, Dr. Young may completely detach your nipple before it is relocated. With the nipple lifted to its new position and excessive skin and breast tissue removed, the incision lines are closed with a dissolvable suture material placed beneath the skin surface, thereby making suture removal unnecessary. Although scars are present and are permanent, they generally fade within a few months and become less conspicuous. The incision pattern places all incisions within the bra line for concealment within low cut clothing or a swimsuit.

Though the procedure is usually permanent, your breasts can still increase in size afterwards in the event of weight gain, birth control pills or pregnancy. If you have large sagging breasts you may be a good candidate. If your breasts are sagging but not overly large, a breast lift may be all you need.

The only way to know if you are a candidate for the procedure is to schedule a consult with Dr. Young. To schedule a consultation call Dr. Young’s office today at 314-485-2846.