About Pittsburgh Breast Reduction
At Dr James Fernau, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa in Pittsburgh, PA; a Breast Reduction – also known as mammaplasty – is a procedure performed to remove excess breast mass, glandular tissue and skin, in order to achieve a smaller breast size that is in proportion to your natural body shape. Breast Reduction surgery is also performed to alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with overly large breasts that limit physical activity and cause back, neck and shoulder pain. The result is often a smaller, more attractive and youthful breast.
As part of the Breast Reduction surgical procedure, Dr. Fernau uses an inverted T incision, which includes the lower part of the areola and extends down to the crease of the breast to minimize scarring. No longer does the scar extend outward along the inframammary crease. Dr. Fernau also performs liposuction to the outer sides of the breast to fine tune the surgery and create optimal results.
Who May Benefit from Breast Reduction
Women, 18 years and older, who are in relatively good health, and unhappy with the size and proportions of their breasts, are excellent candidates for a Breast Reduction procedure.
A Breast Reduction is often sought to address the following:
• Overly-large breasts.
• Back, neck and shoulder pain caused by overly-large breasts.
Recovery Periods for Breast Reduction
Recovery times for Breast Reduction vary from patient to patient. All patients receive pre-operative packets and post-operative care instructions for their surgical procedure. To improve your recovery period and minimize any post-operative complications, it is important to fully disclose your medical history with Dr. Fernau during your initial consultation. It is also important for you to discuss any use of medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, and recreational substances. Dr. Fernau may wish to also discuss your physical health and any personal expectations or concerns you may have prior to your procedure.
After Breast Reduction surgery, patients can expect an initial post-surgical recovery period between 24 and 48 hours. You will also require a reduced-activity period of a few days. During recovery, you will likely experience soreness and swelling. It is normal for these conditions to last for a few weeks. By following Dr. Fernau’s post-operative care instructions, you can mitigate post-operative complications and speed up your healing process.
Note: As part of the recovery process, Dr. Fernau offers four weeks of complimentary post-operative laser treatments until the scars are invisible.
Special instructions related to your individual procedure, regarding rest, special garments, returning to your place of business (or normal daily activity), sports or other physical activities, and exposure to sunlight and outdoor elements will be provided to you by Dr. Fernau.
For your convenience, Dr. Fernau is available at any time and can even be reached after hours. Each patient is given his personal cell phone number for any questions.
Benefits and Additions
Many patients of Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery and Dr. James Fernau who have received Breast Reduction have also benefited from Rhinoplasty and Liposuction procedures. To learn more about these additional procedures, visit our Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery Rhinoplasty and Liposuction pages and see some of the amazing results achieved by Dr. Fernau’s patients.
When you consider cosmetic surgery in Pittsburgh, think of Dr. James Fernau and the Pittsburgh Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa.
Learn More About Breast Reduction
For more information about Breast Reduction and other cosmetic surgery procedures, we invite you to call us at (412) 446-0391 – Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – to schedule an appointment. You may also use the Contact Form page to send us a message
