Breast reduction in Toledo, Ohio
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About this Treatment
Breast Reduction
Breast reduction in Toledo, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of the breasts as well as improves support, contour, and shape.
Disproportionately large and asymmetrical breasts can cause several symptoms including upper back, neck, and shoulder pain and skin rash as well as be a source of significant emotional stress and self-image problems.
What It Is
Excessively large breasts can cause physical as well as emotional distress for women of any age. Disproportionately larger breasts or macromastia can result in pain in the upper back, shoulders, and neck due to excess weight and poor support. Breast reduction in Toledo may be performed to address these medical issues or can also be done for cosmetic reasons. Dr. Frank Barone has extensive experience with a variety of surgical techniques for reducing breast excess and improving and balancing breast shape to relieve symptoms or simply improve self-image. Whatever your priorities and concerns may be, the EVOLV staff takes the time to get to know each patient personally, and special consideration is taken to design each surgical plan around your personal goals, concerns, and lifestyle.
What It Treats
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Excessive breast size, weight and poor support that cause discomfort or embarrassment
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Pain resulting from strain on the upper back, neck and shoulders
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Physical activity restrictions
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Disproportion and body image problems
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Chronic skin rash caused by the irritation from breast weight and lack of support
Treatment Time
- 3 - 3.5 hours
Recovery Time
- 2 - 3 weeks
Anesthetic Type
- General
Benefits
- Improved Body Image Improves body self-image and confidence by reshaping and lifting breasts to appropriate and balanced size and position.
- Less Pain Relieves pain and symptoms related to excessive breast weight and lack of support.
- Easy Recovery Allows patients to wear clothing, exercise and perform activities that were previously limited due to breast size.
- Prevents Pain Helps prevent long-term physical problems due to breast size such as neck, back and shoulder pain.
- Prevents Skin Problems Prevents, reduces, or improves skin problems such as chronic rash and stretch marks.
Patient Breast Reduction Post-Op
How Breast Reduction Works
Step 01.
As with all aesthetic surgical procedures at EVOLV Plastic Surgery, breast reduction in Toledo workup involves complete family and medical history, examination, discussion of goals, and review of all options. Patients with well-documented physical problems resulting from excessive breast size may be eligible for insurance coverage. All costs will be itemized and reviewed with the EVOLV Patient Coordinator. The preoperative evaluation also includes photo documentation and an extensive discussion and review of incision size and placement and related concerns.
Step 02.
Breast reduction surgery in Toledo is always done in an accredited outpatient surgery center under a light general anesthetic administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist and experienced licensed nursing staff.
Step 03.
You will meet with your surgeon in the pre-op area for marking and incision design and planning. Incision placement and length will depend on the degree of reduction and correction needed and the amount of tissue and skin laxity. The goal is to design a limited and well-hidden incisional scar that allows the necessary lifting and reshaping of the breast. Most often this is accomplished by a ‘vertical reduction’ technique that leaves an incision around the areola and then extends vertically to the fold under the breast. Incision size will depend also upon the degree of reduction but Dr. Barone prefers the smaller vertical scar technique which does not leave a visible scar on the side of the breast or in the midline as does the traditional inverted ’T’ technique.
Step 04.
After making the planned incision, the nipple, and areola are preserved on the underlying breast tissue so they can be repositioned, and nerves and blood supply are maintained. A solution that constricts blood vessels and blocks sensory nerves (‘tumescent solution’) is perfused into the lateral breast and axilla and then VASER ultrasonic liposuction is performed in these areas to remove excess fatty tissue and preserve the sensory nerves and blood vessels. With minimal dissection, tissues are released and then secured with sutures as the breast is reduced and reshaped. Long-acting pain blocks (Exparel) or a nerve stimulator to decrease post-operative discomfort are preferred to reduce discomfort and downtime. Incisions are closed with dissolvable internal sutures and dressings and bra applied. No drains are typically necessary.
Step 05.
You will return to the office in a few days after surgery for your first dressing change. You will usually experience some relief from preoperative symptoms and see the visible improvements immediately and they will continue to get better as swelling and bruising subside. We will give you specific instructions and recommendations on activities and care of the operative site at each visit. Your final breast reduction shape should restore a contour that is balanced and proportional to your body contour and result in relief from the majority or all your related preoperative symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your Safety Matters.
If you are considering breast reduction in Toledo, it is important to remember that the training and experience of your plastic surgeon and staff are the most important criteria in achieving safe and natural-appearing results with breast reduction surgery.
Patient safety and natural appearing-results are the major priority for every procedure at EVOLV Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics.
Dr. Barone is an experienced and fully credentialed board-certified plastic surgeon who has completed accredited post-graduate fellowships in aesthetic and breast surgery and has over 30 years of experience in aesthetic and plastic surgery. Dr. Barone is an active member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) which admits only board-certified plastic surgeons who have achieved recognition and expertise in aesthetic surgery and medicine. Dr. Barone has conducted clinical research, published numerous articles, and served as a lecturer and instructor for other plastic surgeons and companies.
All major cosmetic surgical procedures at EVOLV Plastic Surgery are performed only in a fully accredited surgical center with experienced and licensed nursing staff and anesthesiologists. Candidates considering breast reduction surgery in Toledo at EVOLV are thoroughly examined and fully prepared and receive medical clearance before the procedures. Both pre-and post-operative education and guidance are emphasized to improve safety and outcomes and to reduce potential complications.
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