Breast Reduction
Serving patients in Avon, Farmington, and Greater Hartford, CT
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Why Choose Youthful Images Total Aesthetics Center for Breast Reduction?
Don't let overly large breasts hold you back. Breast reduction surgery, or reduction mammoplasty, is designed to help patients achieve a more balanced and comfortable silhouette by removing excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin. At Youthful Images Total Aesthetics Center in Avon, CT, breast reduction surgery can be a life-changing experience. Breast reduction surgery can alleviate physical discomfort such as back and neck pain, shoulder grooves, and limitations in physical activity, while also reshaping the breasts for a more proportionate look.
Board-certified in plastic surgery and surgery, Dr. Patrick Felice and Dr. Charles Karcutskie bring decades of expertise to every patient and procedure. Our team works closely with you, ensuring your needs are met with precision and compassion. We will guide you through every step of your journey—from the consultation and incision options to recovery—helping you make fully informed decisions about your care.
Breast Reduction at a Glance
- Procedure: Surgical removal of excess breast tissue, fat, and skin
- Benefits: Reduces physical discomfort, enhances breast shape, and improves body proportions
- Downtime: Approximately 2 to 4 weeks of limited activity
- Duration: The procedure typically takes 2 to 4 hours under general anesthesia
- Results: Long-lasting improvement in breast size and physical comfort
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What is breast reduction?
Breast reduction surgery focuses on reducing the size of very large breasts by removing excess breast tissue, glandular tissue, and skin. This cosmetic surgery helps you achieve a more proportionate breast size, providing both physical relief and a more balanced silhouette. Dr. Felice and Dr. Karcutskie offer personalized options tailored to your unique needs, including variations in incision techniques and the possibility of combining the procedure with a breast lift to enhance your overall breast shape.
Your Path to Comfort
What is the breast reduction procedure like?
On the day of your breast reduction surgery, our skilled team will ensure your comfort and safety throughout the procedure. Dr. Felice or Dr. Karcutskie will make precise incisions to remove excess breast tissue, fat, and skin, carefully sculpting the remaining breast tissue to achieve a natural shape. The nipple and areola are repositioned to match the new breast contour. We use advanced surgical techniques to close the incisions and minimize scarring. The entire process typically takes 2 to 4 hours. Our team will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions before you return home, which include wearing a surgical bra to support your recovery.
Relief for Body and Mind
What conditions does breast reduction address?
Breast reduction treats conditions related to overly large breasts, including chronic neck pain, back pain, shoulder grooves, skin irritation, and difficulty engaging in physical activities. By reducing the size of your breasts, you can achieve both relief from physical discomfort and improved mobility. For many patients, surgery can also help alleviate emotional distress and self-consciousness associated with large breasts. Our highly experienced surgeons focus on sculpting aesthetically pleasing contours that rejuvenate and balance your physique.
Precision Techniques for Pleasing Proportions
What are the benefits of breast reduction?
Breast reduction can be a transformative procedure, offering benefits that go beyond the aesthetic enhancement provided by other types of cosmetic surgery. After this surgery, patients enjoy a range of functional, aesthetic, and emotional benefits:
- Better Physical Comfort: A more proportionate breast size provides lasting relief from issues like chronic neck pain, back pain, and shoulder discomfort.
- Improved Mobility: After undergoing surgery, many breast reduction patients find it easier to participate in exercise and physical activities.
- Enhanced Appearance: Breast reduction creates a more proportionate breast size and shape, often leading to improvements in self-esteem.
- Long-Lasting Results: The results of breast reduction are typically permanent, as long as you maintain a stable weight.
Is breast reduction right for you?
Am I a candidate for breast reduction?
Patients experiencing physical discomfort due to very large breasts, such as chronic back pain or skin irritation, may be candidates for breast reduction surgery. To undergo plastic surgery, you must be in good overall health. Smokers will need to quit in advance of the surgery and during recovery, as smoking increases surgical risks and hinders the healing process. If you have a medical history of breast cancer or are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should discuss this with your surgeon to determine the best approach.
Healing With Care
Breast Reduction Recovery
After breast reduction surgery, most patients can expect a recovery phase of 2 to 4 weeks. You will be instructed to avoid heavy lifting and participating in any strenuous activities during the initial recovery period. You will also need to wear a surgical bra, which provides support to the healing tissues and minimizes swelling. Our surgical team will closely monitor your progress to ensure a smooth recovery, providing guidance and support at every step.
Enduring Comfort and Beauty
Breast Reduction Results
Patients can achieve significant improvements in their appearance and comfort following breast reduction surgery. The procedure not only reduces breast size but also enhances shape and symmetry, leading to a more balanced figure. These results are long-lasting, and many patients experience a renewed sense of confidence in addition to relief from physical discomfort.
Breast Reduction
Frequently Asked Questions
The amount of breast tissue removed will depend on your individual goals for the surgery and the extent of reduction needed. Dr. Felice and Dr. Karcutskie will discuss this in detail during your consultation.
A breast lift is often performed alongside a breast reduction to achieve a youthful, lifted appearance. This approach ensures the breasts have a more natural shape after reducing excess tissue.
Yes, by removing excess breast tissue and skin, the surgery can reduce or eliminate skin irritation and rashes often caused by large breasts.
General anesthesia is administered for breast reduction surgery, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the duration of the procedure.
The results of breast reduction surgery are generally long-lasting, especially if you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle.
Yes, breast reduction is also a common procedure for men with gynecomastia, a condition characterized by excess glandular tissue in the chest.
While scars are an inevitable part of any plastic surgery procedure, our surgeons use advanced techniques to minimize scarring, and most scars will fade over time with proper care.
Most breast reduction patients can return to light activities within a week and resume their regular routine, including exercise, in about 4 to 6 weeks.
Like any surgical procedure, breast reduction surgery carries some risks, including infection, changes in nipple sensation, and potential difficulties with breastfeeding. Our team will discuss these risks in detail to ensure you are fully informed.
