What Is Reduction Mammoplasty (Breast Reduction)?
Reduction mammoplasty (breast reduction) is performed on patients from their early teens through their later years to alleviate the physical problem of large breasts. Indications for Breast Reduction: The patient that seeks breast reduction often complains of back pain, and shoulder pain, as well as breast pain. There are often skin changes in the breast due to the pressure on the skin. Age of the Patient: In the older patient, the large breast exerts a pendulum effect, which may make it difficult to breathe, and causes severe back problems. In the younger patient, the premature development of the breasts may cause the child an early difficulty in peer relationships, because of the self image problems that are generated. Dr. Sherman has operated on patients from age 12 through age 84 for breast reduction. Among all of our reconstructive and cosmetic patients, they are among the most pleased. Operation: Breast reduction plastic surgery is usually performed in the hospital, or our fully
