Breast Reduction

Improve Your Comfort & Self-Esteem with a Breast Reduction

Large breasts can affect your posture, self-esteem, and confidence. You may feel like clothes don’t fit you right, you look larger than you should, or that you have to hunch to reduce the appearance of your breasts. Large breasts can also contribute to neck, shoulder, and back pain and spinal conditions.

At Maloney Plastic Surgery, Dr. Maloney may recommend breast reduction surgery if you are experiencing physical or mental discomfort due to large breasts. Here is what you need to know about the consultation, procedure, recovery, risks, and benefits of breast reduction surgery in Tucson, AZ. Read through this page and then call us to schedule a consultation.

What is Breast Reduction?

Breast reduction is a surgical procedure that reduces the size and weight of your breasts. It may be combined with a breast lift to reposition your breasts, improve their symmetry, and make them sit higher on your chest.

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When and Why You Should Consider Breast Reduction

You should consider breast reduction if the size of your breasts is causing physical or mental discomfort. Large breasts can cause:

  • Neck and shoulder pain.
  • Poor posture or hunching.
  • Self-esteem or confidence issues.
  • Difficulty finding bras or clothes that fit.
  • Back pain.
  • Nerve damage.
  • Rashes, infections, and skin irritation underneath the breasts.
  • Difficulty exercising.

Breast reduction surgery can reduce the physical and mental discomfort associated with large breasts and can improve your comfort, posture, health, self-esteem, and confidence. However, we do not recommend breast reduction surgery to patients who are under 18, are planning on breastfeeding, or are trying to lose weight.

How Big Do Your Breasts Need to Be to Consider Breast Reduction?

There is no set minimum size for breasts for us to consider performing a breast reduction. However, we usually recommend that patients have at least a C cup or larger.

How Painful is Breast Reduction Surgery?

You will be under anesthesia during breast reduction surgery, so you won’t feel any pain or discomfort. After surgery, you will feel pain and tenderness for two or three days, but we will give you a prescription for painkillers to manage this discomfort. You will also be wearing a surgical bra to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and provide added support.

What are the benefits and risks of Breast Reduction?

Benefits of Breast Reduction

Undergoing breast reduction surgery can have physical and emotional benefits. The results of breast reduction surgery can last for years or even a lifetime. After undergoing breast reduction, you may have:

  • Reduced neck, shoulder, and back pain.
  • Fewer headaches.
  • Fewer rashes or reduced skin irritation under the breasts.
  • Better posture.
  • Improved confidence and self-esteem.
  • Improved body image.
  • Easier to exercise.
  • Easier to find bras and clothes that fit.

Risks of Breast Reduction Surgery

Like all surgical procedures, breast reduction surgery has risks. We will go over all the risks at your initial consultation so that you know what to expect and can make an informed decision about your care. The most common risks associated with a breast reduction are:

  • Loss of feeling or sensitivity in your breasts or nipples.
  • Bruising or swelling.
  • Bleeding or hematoma.
  • Trouble breastfeeding.
  • Scarring.
  • Asymmetrical breasts.
  • Infection.
  • Blood clots

Preparing for a Breast Reduction Consultation

During your initial consultation for breast reduction surgery, you will meet with Dr. Maloney and one of our clinical coordinators. During this appointment, Dr. Maloney will go over the surgical plan and content forms, give you your prescriptions, and answer any questions you have. A member of our team will take pre-operative photos, review your pre- and post-surgical instructions, and give you a packet of information so when you leave this appointment you will have everything you need for surgery. We will also discuss the surgical fees and total costs and go over our financing options.

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Dr. Maloney is a Harvard trained, board certified plastic surgeon who returned to his home town of Tucson, AZ to open Maloney Plastic Surgery in 2002.

How to Prepare for Breast Reduction Surgery

You will need to arrange a ride to and from the surgery center, as well as arrange for someone to stay with you for the first twenty-four hours. You should take five to seven days off work for this operation, depending on the type of work you perform. If you smoke, you must quit for a minimum of three weeks before surgery. We suggest six to eight weeks, but three weeks is the minimum. Smokers heal more slowly and can have wound-healing problems.

If you take aspirin or another medication that causes bleeding, you should stop taking it three weeks before surgery. If you are taking any diet pills (prescription or over-the-counter) or if you are taking Metformin (a common diabetes medication), you should stop one week prior to surgery because of the risk of complications with anesthesia. All medications, herbs, vitamins and dietary supplements you are taking should be carefully reviewed with Dr. Maloney prior to surgery. If you are under the care of a physician for any health issues, we may require surgical clearance from your physician and/or cardiologist.

At your pre-operative consultation with Dr. Maloney, you will be given a map to the surgery center and your prescriptions. Get these prescriptions filled before surgery. You need to stay hydrated and make sure you have plenty of water or sports drinks around the house. We suggest you begin a stool softener, as narcotic pain medication and anesthesia can make you constipated.

If you are having surgery before 10:00 am, you cannot have anything to eat or drink after midnight; this includes water. If your procedure is scheduled for after 10:00 am, we suggest drinking 16–24 ounces of Gatorade or other “sports drink” (the full sugar version, not diet) four hours before your operation. Studies have shown this will decrease dehydration and nausea post-surgery. You should not have anything to eat or drink other than the Gatorade.

Do not put any lotions, deodorant, or make-up on the day of surgery. Please do not wear any jewelry to the surgery center. You should wear comfortable clothes that are easy to get on and off. A shirt that zips or buttons up the front is preferable, as are loose workout type pants or sweatpants.

Bring your picture ID when you check into the surgery center. You will check in and then be taken back to the pre-operating area where Dr. Maloney will come and discuss the surgical plan, answer any additional questions you have and mark the surgical site. At this time, you will meet the anesthesiologist and ask him/her any questions you may have.

Schedule a Consultation for Breast Reduction in Tucson, AZ

If you’re ready to discuss whether you’re a good candidate for breast reduction surgery in Tucson, AZ, schedule a consultation with Dr. Maloney at Maloney Plastic Surgery. Dr. Maloney and his team will work closely with you to evaluate your needs and goals and determine which cosmetic procedures are right for you. Call us today or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

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Dr. Maloney’s consultations are in two parts. The first part is the virtual consultation where you will fill out some basic information such as the procedure you are interested in having performed, and you will upload a front and side view photo. Dr. Maloney will review these and determine if you are potentially a surgical candidate as well as give you pricing. After this portion is complete, you will come in for the in-person consultation to discuss your goals and the surgery in greater detail.

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