Breast Reduction in Chelmsford

Are you experiencing back pain or find that physical activities are difficult due to having large breasts? Are you tired of not being able to find clothes that fit across your chest? Performed by skilled plastic surgeon Dr. Dave Lee, breast reduction in Chelmsford may be exactly what you have been looking for to improve the comfort of your daily life.

• However, breast reduction surgery may also be desired for cosmetic reasons due to clothing concerns or the social stigma that sometimes is associated with having large breasts. It may help to balance your proportions, making you less top-heavy. If you have shoulder indentations from your bra straps or you are dealing with back, neck, and shoulder pain because of the weight of your breasts, this procedure carried out by Dr. Lee may resolve your problems and improve your sense of well-being.
• Your figure will be better proportioned, and you may feel more self-confident. Breast reduction can also help women whose breasts have become larger after childbirth. For women who have been through menopause, the breasts may have become larger and heavier. They may request more cup size reduction. Many women with large breasts experience rashes due to the moist, warm skin under their breasts. These rashes can be caused by bacterial, fungal, and yeast infections. Often this problem can be alleviated with breast reduction surgery in Chelmsford.

Expert plastic surgeon Dr. Lee will also discuss with you how to prepare for surgery. You will be educated on which medications to avoid prior to surgery, instructions for any new medications that will be added before or after surgery, risks of surgery, postoperative restrictions and incision care, and any pre-op testing that may be required.

• Next, the incisions will be made. Most breast reductions require incisions that go around the nipple, down vertically, and along the fold of the breast. This is commonly referred to as an “anchor” pattern. In some cases, incisions around the nipple and down vertically are all that is necessary. This is commonly referred to as a “lollipop” or “keyhole” pattern. Once the incisions are made, the excess breast tissue is removed. The nipple remains attached via its blood supply.
• The remaining breast tissue and skin are lifted from around the nipple and the nipple is repositioned higher on the breast. In rare cases women who are extremely large-breasted and looking to be much smaller, the nipple and areola have to be removed and pasted back on the breast like a skin graft. This is called a free nipple graft. Lastly, the incisions will be closed and the nipple secured in its new position using multiple layers of dissolvable sutures. Once the incisions are closed, the surgical tape will be applied to keep the incisions well approximated while they heal.

• Full recovery for most surgeries, including breast reduction, takes four to six weeks. Six weeks is the time frame where you can expect to have no restrictions, as long as you have healed appropriately and had no complications. You will have guidelines in place immediately after surgery. These will include things like lifting restrictions, no wide or repetitive use of the arms, and avoiding activities that elevate heart rate or blood pressure.
• You will also be instructed to wear a compression bra to help with swelling and support. The first two weeks are most important to adhere to these recommendations and after that time frame, your restrictions will likely be lessened, depending on your healing. You can expect to be bruised and swollen for the first two weeks; this improves over time. You will be instructed on medication use and things to implement at home to help mitigate these symptoms, such as sleeping elevated.

If you want a breast reduction in Chelmsford, Dr. Dave Lee can help. He is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery® (ABPS). The ABPS only certifies qualified surgeons with extensive training and a record of positive outcomes. Dr. Lee concentrates on providing personalized care and has a highly developed aesthetic eye. To learn more about treatments at PURE Cosmetic Center, schedule a consultation with Dr. Lee today.