Chicago Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty)

Breast reduction performed Chicago area plastic surgeon Dr. Bloch is a surgical procedure to reduce the size and recontour larger breasts. It can allow more comfortable physical activity, relieve weight bearing pain in the breasts, shoulders, neck and back and improve an individual's overall appearance. Since reduction is usually performed for the relief of physical discomfort, the surgeon's fees and other costs may be partially or even fully aided by your insurance carrier.

The surgical procedure involves removing excess breast tissue and skin, repositioning the nipple and areola (the pink skin around the nipple) and reshaping and contouring the remaining breast tissue. Since incisions are made around and below the nipple, scars should not be noticeable even in low cut clothing.

Following surgery, a gauze dressing may be applied to the breast, or the patient may be placed in a surgical brassiere. Since no two breasts are the same size and shape before surgery, usually a slight variation will exist after surgery. Adjustments can be made on the opposite breast to make the overall result of surgery as symmetrical as possible.

Excessive exercise and overhead lifting should be avoided for several weeks after surgery. The decision on when to return to work and normal activities depends on has fast you heal and how you feel.

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