Women seek breast reduction for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s a decision to end chronic back and neck pain as well as shoulder pain from heavy breasts. Others are weary of dealing with the unwanted attention often associated with full figures. Whatever the motivation, breast reduction in Omaha offers women much-needed relief from the physical and emotional challenges of having excessively large breasts.
The physicians at Aesthetic Surgical Images are among the most highly credentialed breast reduction surgeons in Omaha. Over the years, they have helped hundreds of women look and feel better through skilled, compassionate care.
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Breast Reduction: Surgery for Teens
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*Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
Understanding Breast Reduction
In Omaha, breast reduction surgery reshapes oversized breasts to make them smaller, lighter, and firmer. In your breast reduction consultation, your physician will discuss your desired shape and size and will determine the best way to achieve natural-looking results that are in better proportion to your body.
As with any type of surgery, patients should select a board-certified physician with exceptional training. You can take comfort in knowing that all of our surgeons are board-certified and our facility is fully accredited. The philosophy of Aesthetic Surgical Images is to provide patients with an experience, not just an operation. Delivering excellent results in a safe, comfortable atmosphere is our highest priority.
Breast Reduction in Teenagers
Occasionally breast growth can be unusually excessive in young teenage females. Breast overdevelopment can be severe enough to result in social withdrawal, leading to a delay in developing important social skills. For example, young teenage females with excessively large breasts often fail to participate in sports or other athletic activities. If large breasts significantly impact the quality of a young woman’s life and prevent normal social development, it is reasonable to consider breast reduction. Ideally, a patient should wait until breast development has stabilized, which often occurs between the ages of 16 and 18. If overdevelopment of the breast is severe enough, however, breast reduction may be done for a young female as young as 14, even though breast growth has not finished. To determine whether an insurance company will cover the procedure, pre-authorization will be required. After you consult with your board-certified plastic surgeon, our office will send a letter to your insurance company. The letter will include specific complaints and appropriate codes required by the insurance company. The letter will be accompanied by photographs and a recommendation regarding how much breast tissue is to be removed. Very commonly it takes 6-8 weeks to receive an answer.
Your Breast Reduction Procedure
Typically conducted as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia, breast reduction surgery lasts around 2 hours. During the procedure, the surgeon will make incisions around the nipple, vertically down the breast, and along the breast fold, similar to an anchor shape. Then, the surgeon will remove excess tissue, fat, and skin, and the breast will be lifted and tightened. The surgeon will also reduce and elevate the areola, the pigmented skin around the nipple. The physician will carefully conceal the scars from breast reduction surgery, which typically fade nicely over time.
For women who want a more slender look overall, our physicians frequently perform liposuction during breast reduction surgery to remove fat on other parts of the body.
To learn more about the benefits of this or other reconstructive plastic surgery procedures, spend some time reading through answers to our patients’ most frequently asked questions.
Wound Healing Following Breast Reduction
Patients are often concerned about scarring following breast reduction surgery because of the length of the scars associated with this procedure.
To minimize scarring, patients can use techniques designed to decrease tension on the wound closure, including steristrips, silicone scar sheeting, and compressive support bras.
Massaging scars with a variety of topical agents is helpful as well. Patients should also avoid sun exposure and tanning after the procedure.
In the occasional patient who develops hypertrophic scarring, the doctor may recommend steroid injections.
Wound remodeling occurs for at least 12-18 months following surgery. If you’re concerned about scarring following breast reduction surgery, discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon will help you manage this problem.
Breast Size After Surgery
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Breast Reduction Recovery
Breast reduction is a commonly performed procedure associated with high satisfaction rates. This procedure improves quality of life and alleviates symptoms associated with breast hypertrophy.
Remember that recovery varies from patient to patient. The vast majority of patients have uneventful recoveries, but occasionally patients have complications. These are usually related to problems with wound healing and occur for a variety of reasons.
Breast reduction makes the breast smaller and also lifts the breast into a normal position. This requires the development of skin flaps and the removal of excess skin. These skin flaps occasionally have a compromised blood supply, which can lead to wound healing problems.
Infection, obesity, diabetes, and cigarette smoking can adversely impact blood flow to skin flaps and can negatively affect wound healing. Patients should make every effort to minimize the impact of these risk factors. This will ultimately result in fewer wound-healing problems and less scarring.
Your surgeon should have experience performing breast reduction and should be board certified in plastic surgery. Scarring is inevitable with any surgical procedure, but with proper care, patients can minimize scars following breast reduction surgery.
Enjoying Your Breast Reduction Results
“I wish I would have done this sooner!” This is what most of our patients say after surgery. No longer hindered by the size and weight of their breasts, women are inspired to get back into the physical and social activities they once avoided. Visit our before and after photo gallery to see the difference breast reduction has made for our patients.
Types of Breast Reductions
To help our patients achieve the best possible outcome, we customize each procedure based on their individual medical history and desired aesthetic goals. We will discuss the various types of breast reduction options available to our Omaha patients so that they can make an informed decision about their care.
Liposuction-Only Breast Reduction
Liposuction-only breast reduction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that reduces the size of the breasts. The technique involves removing fatty tissue from the area to reduce overall breast size. It is ideal for patients who are looking to decrease their breast size without undergoing a more invasive traditional surgical breast reduction. During liposuction, the surgeon will make small incisions and will insert a cannula (a thin tube) into the fatty tissues beneath the skin of the breast. The cannula then removes excess fatty tissue, reducing both the volume and weight of the breasts.
Skin-Only Breast Reduction
Skin-only breast reduction is a surgical technique that reduces large, heavy breasts. During this procedure, the surgeon removes excess glandular tissue and fat from the breasts while leaving the skin intact. This type of breast reduction surgery can effectively reduce the size of your breasts while also lifting them into a more desirable position.
The procedure begins with an incision made along the natural breast crease, which allows for access to the underlying tissues. Once the incision has been made, the surgeon will remove excess glandular tissue and fat are removed and reshape the breast to create a smaller, more proportionate contour. The surgeon will then pull down the remaining skin and reposition the nipples in a higher position.
Combination Skin and Fat Removal Technique
The combination skin and fat removal technique is a type of breast reduction surgery that utilizes both skin and fat removal to reduce the size and reshape the breasts. This procedure combines traditional breast reduction techniques such as glandular tissue removal, liposuction, and nipple repositioning with newer techniques such as laser-assisted liposuction. The combination approach allows for a more tailored result that the surgeon can customize to each patient’s body proportions and aesthetic goals.
During this type of breast reduction procedure, the surgeon will make an incision along the natural breast crease to access the underlying tissues. The surgeon will then remove excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin while using liposuction to refine the overall shape of the breasts. Finally, the surgeon will tighten any remaining excess skin and reposition the nipples into a higher position on the chest wall.
“The single best thing about my surgery is the results. The healing process was quick for me and fairly painless. My body feels better, my clothing fits better and I feel good about myself. I am 53 years old and had been wanting a breast reduction all of my adult life. I chose ASI after viewing their website. From my first consultation to the post-op check ups, the nursing staff, receptionists, and Dr. Bruneteau made me feel comfortable and understood my concerns and expectations. They are knowledgeable, kind, very informative of the process and patient with all of our questions and concerns. 3 months post-op and I am just extremely happy with my results! It’s is even more than I had hoped for! The surgery has changed the way I view myself, how I feel in my clothing and how good I physically feel each day. I would highly recommend ASI and Dr. Bruneteau for any cosmetic procedure you are considering.”
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Taking The Next Step
Request a complimentary consultation with Aesthetic Surgical Images online or call (402) 390-0100 or (800) 331-5001 to learn more about this procedure.