what is Breast Reduction Surgery?
Excessively large breasts can cause physical and social problems for women. In addition, extremely large breasts can create insecurity issues and embarrassment, as well as physical pain. Dr. Julio Sosa is a board-certified plastic surgeon in West Bloomfield, MI who has helped countless women regain their confidence and enjoy the life they want through a cosmetic breast reduction. This plastic surgery procedure at Bloomfield Plastic Surgery reduces excess breast tissue and skin to recontour the breasts to a smaller size. It also reconstructs the size of the areolas and nipples and repositions them so they appear entirely normal with the new breast size. In most cases, a breast reduction is performed to provide a tighter and healthier appearance.
am i a candidate for breast reduction surgery?
If you suffer from oversized breasts that interfere with daily life, a surgical breast reduction may be a good option to achieve the shape you want. This surgery is ideal for women who deal with anxiety or are not able to lead an active life because of the heaviness of their breasts. If you also have ongoing skin irritations (as well as back pain), this surgery can greatly diminish these annoyances. It is important patients are at a stable weight and find a skillful surgeon, like Dr. Sosa, who understands their concerns and goals and has the training to produce a normal and natural appearance.
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how is breast reduction surgery performed?
Breast reduction surgery is an outpatient procedure and is performed with general anesthesia. The timeframe for the surgery is dependent upon a few factors, including the incision type, the overall surgical technique, and finally, the amount of tissue removal needed. The nipple and areola repositioning is another factor. Typically, liposuction is needed for tissue and fat reduction to decrease the breast size. At the time of the initial consult, all of these factors are addressed with Dr. Sosa. Potential scarring is also carefully discussed as it can commonly occur. However, modern methods have led to a significant decrease in overall scarring. Depending on the difficulty of the reduction, either an anchor or a vertical incision will be made. The breast tissue will be removed, and the surrounding tissue and skin will be pulled and lifted.
how long is recovery after breast reduction?
After surgery, our patients will be observed closely in our quiet recovery room and then sent home to heal. A thin tube for draining will most likely be placed near the surgical site to assist with bleeding. A medical sports bra will be worn for several days that will increase blood flow to the breasts during the initial healing period. Within about a month, the breasts will naturally fall into position and the post-op effects will fade away. Most of our patients at Bloomfield Plastic Surgery remark they feel much lighter and more confident. After breast reduction surgery, you can buy the clothes you so desire and feel excited about your new look. Remember, it is still important to stay at a healthy weight so the results are not compromised.

Smaller Breasts, Larger Life
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Julio Sosa has helped countless women reclaim their health for a fuller life with cosmetic breast reduction. During your first visit at Bloomfield Plastic Surgery, Dr. Sosa will talk through all of the options to reach your desired outcome and develop a custom treatment plan to fit your needs. There is no need to continue living with the discomfort or lack of confidence that can sometimes accompany oversized breasts. We welcome you to call our practice in West Bloomfield, MI to discover more about this exceptional breast reduction procedure.