If you have ever considered breast reduction in NYC, Dr. Matthew Schulman is an expert board certified plastic surgeon who can make this procedure a reality. This might be something you have thought about doing for a long time. The discomfort that people live with over breasts that are excessively large is challenging.
Breast reductions, other wise known as a reduction mammoplasty, is a way to relieve the discomfort associated with large breast, and can be truly life-changing. This procedure has the one of the highest satisfaction rates among breast reduction patients because of the immediate improvement in their symptoms.
You’ll feel instantly better with a breast reduction because reducing the breast size can increase mobility, making exercise and activities easier. It will also decrease back, neck, and shoulder pain. With less pain each day, you’ll be better equipped to get on with living your best active life.
A breast reduction is not only about reducing the size, but also lifting the breast and giving a more youthful appearance. The excess skin is removed, the internal gland is reshaped, and sometimes liposuction is done on the areas around the breast and bra rolls. The result is a smaller and lifted breast that better fits the proportion of the body and and is more comfortable for the patient.
This is a surgery that can improve a person’s total outlook on life. Life-changing is an understatement with how life-affirming and amazing breast reduction actually is for the recipient.
The first step is to see the right Plastic Surgeons in New York City, like Dr. Schulman, who is exceptionally experienced in breast reduction procedures. He’s made the dream of a more comfortable body frame a reality for many women over the years.
During your consultation in his office, he’s going to go over your entire medical history and lifestyle to determine if breast reduction is truly the best step for you to take. This is an important part of the process to figure out the final size and shape you would like to be after the surgery. There are several different breast reduction techniques and Dr. Schulman will advise you about which is best for your body and your desires.
Here are some indications that traditional breast reduction surgery may be right for you:
If those things sound familiar, then a reduction mammoplasty may be right for you. The freedom you’ll feel is priceless. People who have trouble exercising or running because of large breasts feel a new lease on life after the reduction. It’s much easier to be physical without so much weight on your chest.
There are many emotional or mental health reasons that women decide to have this procedure done. This is similar to how some women feel after they have breast augmentation, breast lift or a tummy tuck. The boost to self-esteem is one of the many benefits to look forward to when undergoing a renewal to your appearance. Breast reduction is the perfect step to attain the body you desire.
Breast reduction surgery is done on an outpatient basis in Dr. Schulman’s fully certified and nationally accredited surgical facility in New York City. The procedure itself includes removing excess breast tissue, skin and fatty tissue, while reshaping it to be lifted and more youthful. The actual scarring will depend on the size of your breasts and exactly what needs to be done. Dr. Schulman will take extra care to minimize scarring. He knows how important this is to his patients and uses the best breast reduction technique to help keep scars hidden.
The total procedure usually takes three hours. After a stay in our recovery room, you are able to have someone bring you home. You may feel a little foggy for a day or two as the anesthesia gets out of your system.
“You are here because you are probably unhappy with the size of your breasts. They are likely causing you neck and back pain, or giving you rashes. You probably also have irritation from your bra straps. A breast reduction will reduce the size of your breasts and also lift them. So, you get a reduction and a lift in the operation.
During our consultation, you will tell me what your ideal size is since I am able to reduce your size a lot, or just a little. The best thing about the surgery, is not that you will love the way your new breasts look, but that your neck and back pain will probably go away instantly!
I know you have been suffering from your large, heavy breasts for a while, and making your consultation is the first step in feeling, and looking, better!”
After the surgery you can expect some swelling and discomfort, but most patients find this procedure to be surprisingly easier than other plastic surgery procedures. Giving yourself the proper time away from work or family obligations to recuperate.
You will be placed in a surgical bra after the surgical procedure to help through the recovery period. This will be most comfortable for you. You may also want to wear loose and comfortable clothing for a couple of weeks since it may hurt to raise your arms high above your head to put clothes on.
You should be able to resume normal activities about 7-10 days after the procedure, but we recommend avoiding strenuous activity and exercising for at least 3 weeks. Pace yourself and follow up with the doctor to make sure everything is healing correctly. You’ll be amazed at how much better you instantly feel without so much weight in your chest area.
The team was so wonderful to work with and the recovery was quick and seamless, which was so important with a newborn at home. You guys are the best.
Everyone’s insurance is different. Sometimes insurance can cover breast reduction surgery because it may be considered part of managing the back, neck, and shoulder pain. Dr. Schulman’s office staff is happy to help you submit the proper paperwork to your insurance cover to see if they will reimburse you for your breast reduction procedure.
After all, it’s a much different surgery then say a Brazilian butt lift. In order for you to be eligible for insurance reimbursement for your breast reduction with Dr. Schulman, you will need to make sure you have out-of-network benefits and be able to provide documentation that this surgery is “medically necessary.”
Dr. Schulman takes every precaution to make sure that you are very pleased with the outcome of the breast reduction surgery. You will be seen by your primary medical doctor for a full medical clearance. Smokers have an increased risk of wound healing complications, and this is why Dr. Schulman will NOT operate on smokers. During your surgery, you will be monitored by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist so that your anesthetic risks are minimized.
The breast reduction scars will be as minimal as they can be. Dr. Schulman uses an anchor or lollipop incision, depending on which is going to be better for your body shape. He uses advanced techniques to help minimize scarring, but this often depends on your body’s ability to heal.
We recommend specific scar gels and laser treatments to help promote good scar formation.
Utilizing the short scar technique reduces the breast base, achieving a conical and projected shape for a ‘perky’ appearance. Additionally, it lowers the risk of skin or nipple loss.
Sometimes when milk ducts and tissue is removed, a patient may have trouble producing breast milk in the future. This is why it’s important to talk with your doctor about your family needs before having the surgery. Many patients decide to wait until after they are done having children to get a breast reduction, if breastfeeding is important to them.
Patients who are 40 years old or older, or have a family history of breast cancer, will be required to have a current mammogram prior to surgery.
Usually there is no change in nipple sensation since it is almost always possible to perform the surgery without cutting the nerves to the nipples.
However, if you have very larger breasts that require removal and reattachment of the nipple (called a free nipple graft), then your nipple sensation will decrease. Interestingly, Dr. Schulman has found that many of his patients actually report an increased sensation in their nipples after the surgery.
This is probably because the weight of the breasts were stretching the nerves and the nerves work better with the weight removed.
If you are interested in hearing more about what a breast reduction in New York City procedure can do for your body shape and lifestyle, contact Dr. Schulman’s office staff today. Make the first step and schedule that initial consultation. It’s time to reduce the discomfort and emotional displeasure of having the wrong size breasts for your frame. A life-changing breast reduction in New York City may just be your ticket to total body happiness.
