Breast Reduction
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You
should tell Dr. Newman if
you plan to lose a significant
amount of weight, particularly
if you have noticed that your
breasts become smaller with
weight loss. Your surgeon
may recommend that you stabilize
your weight before having
surgery.
Insurance coverage
is sometimes available for
breast reduction surgery.
Many factors determine your
eligibility, including the
specific terms of your insurance
policy and the amount of breast
tissue to be removed. A letter
of predetermination may be
required by your insurance
company prior to surgery.
Dr. Newman will discuss these
matters with you and present
options. Individual factors
and personal preferences will
determine the specific technique
selected to reduce the size
of your breasts.
After Dr.
Newman has removed excess
breast tissue, fat and skin,
the nipple and areola are
shifted to a higher position.
The areola, which, in large
breasts usually has been
stretched, also is reduced
in size. Skin that was formerly
located above the nipple is
brought down and together
to reshape the breast. Liposuction
may be used to improve the
contour under the arm. Usually,
the nipples and areolas remain
attached to underlying mounds
of tissue, and this may allow
for the preservation of sensation.
The ability to breast-feed
may also be preserved by this
method, although this cannot
be guaranteed.
There are many
variations to the design of
the incisions for breast reduction.
The size and shape of your
breasts, as well as the desired
amount of reduction, are factors
that will help Dr. Newman
(Plastic Surgeon Temecula)
determine the best technique
for you. Uncommonly if your
breasts are extremely large,
the nipples and areolas may
need to be completely detached
before they are shifted to
a higher level. In such a
case, you will need to have
made the decision to sacrifice
sensation and the possibility
of breast-feeding in order
to achieve your desired breast
size.
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"I researched
several surgeons before selection
Dr. Newman, I had many questions
and concerns leading up to
my surgery and Dr. Newman
and his staff always took
the time to answer every questions
truthfully. It was very personal
and intimate experience and
Dr. Newman and staff always
made me feel like a friend
as opposed to a patient. Most
importantly I could not be
more pleased with my new look….I
has breast enlargement."
Lisa Shapiro
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