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Ask Dr. Elliott: Fully Understanding Breast Reduction

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breast-examCosmetic breast surgery is more in-demand than ever. But that doesn’t just mean breast enhancement with implants. Women who are interested in altering their breast contour have several outstanding options to choose from, depending on their specific aesthetic goals. And breast reduction surgery is chief among them. This procedure can provide incredible relief for women with overly large or heavy breasts who want to change the proportions of their silhouette. To help patients gain a better understanding of this procedure and what it can do, I thought it would be helpful to answer some common questions about breast reduction surgery.

Question #1: Is there such a thing as non-surgical breast reduction?

There is not. While some practices may offer skin tightening treatments to help tighten overly large breasts, the results achieved will never come close to what a breast reduction procedure can do. There is no substitute for the removal of tissue from the breast area that comes from breast reduction surgery.

Question #2: Is there a minimum breast size for undergoing breast reduction?

Not necessarily. Although many women think that breast reduction surgery can only help those with especially large or voluminous breasts, in my personal experience there is no specific minimum breast size required to undergo a reduction procedure. It simply depends on the specific body proportions and aesthetic goals of each patient. I always discuss all of this at breast reduction consultation appointments to confirm that the procedure is right for my patients.

Question #3: Is it required for a breast reduction to also resize the areola?

It does not have to. The ultimate goal of a breast reduction procedure is to help the patient attain the specific breast proportions that she desires, and that includes areola size. While the areola is often also reduced during surgery for the sake of balance, it does not have to be if the patient prefers otherwise.

The first step towards breast reduction for any patient is to consult with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to confirm that they are a good candidate for the procedure. Helping my patients fully understand all of their procedure options and potential benefits is a big reason why I’ve been named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years, an honor that brings me immense pride. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also connect with me on Facebook for additional tips, videos, news, and more from the world of plastic surgery.

Cosmetic Surgery Maintenance For Younger Patients

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In recent years, as cosmetic surgery has continued to steadily grow in popularity across the country, certain interesting demographic trends have emerged. For instance, the concept of younger patients turning to cosmetic surgery as a form of aesthetic maintenance has become somewhat widespread. The perception of cosmetic surgery only being able to help people once they have reached middle age is thankfully long gone. I wanted to discuss today how more younger people than ever are utilizing the benefits of cosmetic surgery procedures.

A wide variety of cosmetic treatments and procedures are currently being chosen by younger patients to help fend off common signs of aging before they occur. This includes body contouring procedures like liposuction and tummy tucks, as well as male breast reduction for men who experience gynecomastia. Additionally, cosmetic breast procedures like breast lift surgery and breast reduction have proven to be very in-demand among patients in their 30’s. Non-surgical cosmetic treatments like Botox® Cosmetic injections are often a common choice for younger patients trying to prevent wrinkles and lines in facial areas that have a lot of movement (such as expression lines) before they occur.

In the video below, I go into more detail on how cosmetic procedures can help younger patients maintain their appearance over time:

It’s certainly been encouraging to have the opportunity to treat so many younger patients in recent years. Regardless of your age, embracing cosmetic surgery can have an incredible, life-changing impact on a person’s self-confidence and body image. For more information or if you would like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget to follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and much more.

True or False: Breast Reduction Surgery

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breast reduction surgeryEven if it is not quite as commonly performed as breast augmentation, breast reduction surgery is still very in-demand among cosmetic surgery patients. This has become more and more true in recent years as societal trends have shifted more towards smaller, more natural-looking breasts. To help inform my prospective patients about this procedure and what it can (and cannot) help them achieve, I wanted to take a moment to debunk some common myths about breast reduction surgery.

True or False: Losing Weight Can Help Women Reduce Their Breast Size

This is false. While it’s true that there is fatty tissue in the breasts, there is also glandular tissue that will not respond to changes in a person’s weight. While losing weight may be able to provide a modest decrease in breast size, this is not a result that women should expect. This is why breast reduction (and not liposuction) is often needed to provide the aesthetic results that women who wish to decrease their breast size desire.

True or False: Breast Reduction Can Make Me Feel Better Physically

This is true. In addition to helping to increase a woman’s self-esteem by helping them achieve a more satisfying breast contour, breast reduction can provide some additional medical benefits as well. For example, overly large, heavy breasts can be a cause of back and neck pain, rashes under the breasts, bra strap indentations, as well as posture issues. Undergoing breast reduction can alleviate this pain and discomfort.

True or False: A Breast Reduction Will Not Be Covered By Insurance

This one depends on each patient’s unique situation as well as their individual insurance. As a general rule, insurance companies will not cover procedures that they deem elective, including cosmetic surgery. However, due to the medical benefits that we mentioned above, breast reduction may exist in a grey area between elective and not elective. It’s important to speak with your insurance provider first to know exactly what is and is not covered. In cases where insurance will not help, I offer plastic surgery financing options to assist my patients.

When performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, breast reduction surgery can be a legitimately life-changing procedure. For more information, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule a plastic surgery consultation. Don’t forget to also follow along with me on Facebook for additional tips, news, and much more.

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