Breast Reduction
Island Plastic Surgery offers Breast Reductions to patients from Mineola, West Islip, Long Island and nearby areas.
As many women are aware, oversized breasts are not only uncomfortable, but they can also be health concerns. When patients come to Island Plastic Surgery in New York to request a breast reduction, they are often experiencing pain in the lower back, neck, chest and shoulders. Over time, overly large breasts can cause problems with posture and chronic arthritis. Patients with breasts noticeably different in sizes also use breast reduction to create symmetry in their bust line.
With two convenient locations in Mineola and West Islip, Island Plastic Surgery welcomes breast reduction patients from throughout the Long Island region. Our compassion and skills help women from New Rochelle, Yonkers and Hempstead, NY — as well as Greenwich, CT, and beyond — attain a more manageable breast size and ultimately live a freer lifestyle. After breast reduction, our patients experience relief from the stress of extra weight, find it easier to exercise and often undergo significant weight loss due to increased stamina.
Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Reduction?
If you are considering breast reduction, then it is important that you are physically healthy and have realistic expectations. Our breast reduction patients in Mineola and West Islip usually have at least one of the following concerns:
- breasts that are too large
- breasts that limit physical activity
- back, neck and shoulder pain caused by breast weight
- regular indentations from bra straps that support heavy, pendulous breasts
- skin irritation beneath the breast crease
- breasts that hang low and have stretched skin
- nipples that rest below the breast crease when the breasts are unsupported
- enlarged areolas caused by stretched skin
Breast Reduction Before and After Pictures
During your free initial consultation in Mineola or West Islip, the Island Plastic Surgery staff will be pleased to show you our breast reduction before and after pictures. These photos will give you a good idea of what to expect from breast reduction.
How is a Breast Reduction Performed?
Breast reduction involves the removal of fat, glandular tissue and even skin, if necessary, for a smaller, firmer, more contoured chest. The procedure can take one to three hours with our surgical staff in Mineola or West Islip. Based on the composition of your breast, the amount of reduction desired and your preferences, your surgeon will normally decide between three incision methods:
- Pedicle method: A circle cut around the areola and nipple.
- Keyhole- or racquet-shaped pattern: An incision around the areola, continuing vertically down to the crease of the breast.
- Inverted T or anchor-shaped method: An incision around the areola, continuing vertically down the breast and then horizontally across the underside of the breast fold.
After the incisions have been made, your surgeon removes excess breast tissue through traditional surgical techniques or with liposuction. The remaining tissue may be sculpted or lifted. Before the incisions are closed, the nipple may also be repositioned centrally on the breast, if necessary. Finally, the incisions are brought together over the now-smaller breasts and then sutured closed.
What are Breast Reduction Costs?
The cost of your breast reduction in New York can depend on the amount of tissue removed, whether it is combined with a breast lift and other factors. If the breast reduction is being performed for health reasons, it might be covered by health insurance, although cosmetic breast reduction is typically not covered. During your consultation at our Mineola or West Islip location, you will receive more details about breast reduction prices as they apply to you.
At Island Plastic Surgery, we know that the best patient is an informed patient. To that end, we provide comprehensive information about various aspects of breast reduction, including surgery steps, possible risks and financing options. We also encourage you to ask questions, so we can properly address your concerns. We welcome breast reduction patients from Mineola, West Islip, New Rochelle, Yonkers and Hempstead, NY, and Greenwich, CT. Please schedule a consultation with our dedicated staff today and find out why patients from across Long Island and beyond choose us for their New York breast reductions.
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