Breast reduction, also called reduction mammaplasty, enhances your overall appearance by making your breasts more proportional to the rest of your body.

Large, sagging breasts often interfere with normal physical activities. They can cause back pain, postural problems, deformities of the back and shoulders, skin rashes and breast pain. In addition to alleviating these physical problems, breast reduction improves the shape of your breasts and nipple areas. The operation usually is performed under general anesthesia and is generally done in an outpatient basis. During the procedure, excess breast tissue and skin is removed, your nipples and areolas (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple) are repositioned, and your remaining breat tissue is reshaped.

A commonly performed breast reduction uses incisions that encircle the areola and then extend vertically down the breast and horizonally along the crease underneath the breast. Ther are othe breast reduction techniques that may eliminate the horizontal incison, the vertical incision, or both. The use of any particular pattern of incisions depends on individual patient factors and the recommendation of Dr. Pane, a West Palm Beach Breast Reduction surgeon. In some cases, lipoplasty alone, which leaves only small scars, may provide a sufficient amount of reduction. After surgery, your breasts will be wrapped in a gauze dressing or placed in a surgical bra. You may be instructed to wear a supportive bra for several weeks. Loss of breast or nipple sensation is possible, but usually is not permanent. You should avoid strenuous exercise and overhead lifting for at least a few weeks. You should be able to return to work within two weeks. During your consultation, Dr. Pane will provide more detail of the procedure and its associated fees.