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How Does Breast Reduction Work?
Prior to starting any surgery, Dr. Bull will describe the breast reduction procedure in detail, explaining its risks and rewards, as well as the expected healing process. He will also explain the anesthesia he uses, the facility where the reduction surgery will be performed, and the costs. Some insurance companies will pay for a breast reduction if the procedure is deemed medically necessary.
Dr. Bull performs most breast reductions in a hospital, but the procedure can be done in an outpatient surgery center as well. The surgery itself usually takes two to four hours to complete. The most common breast reduction technique Dr. Bull employs involves making an anchor-shaped incision that circles the areola, extends downward, and follows the natural curve of the crease horizontally beneath the breast. During the reduction procedure, Dr. Bull will also move the nipple and areola to a higher position so that it appears in a natural location on the newly smaller breast: approximately even with the crease beneath your breasts and in proportion with the new breast shape. The process of repositioning the nipple and areola will be explained in depth during your consultation as necessary.