Breast Reduction

While many women choose to increase the volume of their breasts, there are also a considerable number of women who desire to be smaller. Women with naturally large breasts deal with a host of breast-related issues, ranging from pain and discomfort to embarrassment and self-image insecurities. When one’s breasts are large and cumbersome, they can prevent one from living the life that one wants. Dr. Hiatt offers breast reduction surgery to improve the size and shape of excessively large breasts. This procedure can result in more youthful, balanced, and perky breasts that will allow for enhanced confidence and improved quality of life.

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Achieved With Breast Reduction

Increased Comfort
Due to the added weight, many women with overly large breasts suffer from one or more of the following conditions:
- Chronic back, neck, and chest pain
- Rashes and skin irritation between and under the breasts
- Deep bra indentations on the shoulders
Breast reduction surgery can lessen the strain on your body to reduce pain and improve posture.
Overall Body Balance

Many women who undergo breast reduction choose to do so because they feel like their breasts are not in proportion with their body. This disproportion makes finding clothing difficult, as many off-the-rack choices don’t fit a larger bust. Button-down shirts may pull at the breasts, and many dresses become too unintentionally revealing. Large breasts bring with them unwanted attention and the feeling that others are noticing your breasts more than they are noticing you. Breast reduction surgery can reverse these feelings and allow you to achieve the balanced physique, increased clothing options, and confidence you desire.
Ease of Activity

Large breasts bring with them physical limitations. Many women find that participating in activities such as sports, running, and yoga is too difficult because of their inability to secure their breasts comfortably. Breast reduction surgery increases one’s ability to perform and participate in the activities one enjoys. It allows one to take control of one’s quality of life.

Due to the added weight, many women with overly large breasts suffer from one or more of the following conditions:

Chronic back, neck, and chest pain
Rashes and skin irritation between and under the breasts
Deep bra indentations on the shoulders

Breast reduction surgery can lessen the strain on your body to reduce pain and improve posture.

Many women who undergo breast reduction choose to do so because they feel like their breasts are not in proportion with their body. This disproportion makes finding clothing difficult, as many off-the-rack choices don’t fit a larger bust. Button-down shirts may pull at the breasts, and many dresses become too unintentionally revealing. Large breasts bring with them unwanted attention and the feeling that others are noticing your breasts more than they are noticing you. Breast reduction surgery can reverse these feelings and allow you to achieve the balanced physique, increased clothing options, and confidence you desire.

Large breasts bring with them physical limitations. Many women find that participating in activities such as sports, running, and yoga is too difficult because of their inability to secure their breasts comfortably. Breast reduction surgery increases one’s ability to perform and participate in the activities one enjoys. It allows one to take control of one’s quality of life.

Breast Reduction Procedure

Surgical Incision

Dr. Hiatt performs breast reduction surgery through three incisions that are known as the anchor technique. The first incision is made around the areola, the second is made vertically down the lower breast tissue, and the last is made across the natural breast crease (to form an anchor pattern). From here, excess tissue, fat, and skin are removed, and the remaining skin is brought together to achieve a smaller, perkier breast shape.

Dr. Hiatt performs breast reduction surgery through three incisions that are known as the anchor technique. The first incision is made around the areola, the second is made vertically down the lower breast tissue, and the last is made across the natural breast crease (to form an anchor pattern). From here, excess tissue, fat, and skin are removed, and the remaining skin is brought together to achieve a smaller, perkier breast shape.

Concerns

Recovery

Patients can expect to experience swelling and bruising for the first two weeks, although this may persist for several weeks post-operation. Dr. Hiatt recommends that patients wear a loose-fitting bra and sleep on their backs to help reduce swelling and increase circulation. Patients should avoid any strenuous exercise for at least two weeks. Most patients return to work within one to two weeks, depending on the extent of the surgery and the nature of the job. While uncommon, loss of nipple sensation may occur but is generally temporary and will improve with time.
Scars

Scars will be present at the incision sites. Dr. Hiatt does his best to make these scars as inconspicuous as possible, and all scarring will fade with time.
Cost

Breast reduction is an extensive surgery that requires skill and many different techniques. The cost of your procedure will vary depending on the anesthesia fees, facility fees, and surgical fees. Dr. Hiatt and his staff will provide you with an accurate cost estimate during your consultation.
Pain

General anesthesia is used to allow for a painless procedure. Following your surgery, oral pain medication can remedy the pain that may persist.

Patients can expect to experience swelling and bruising for the first two weeks, although this may persist for several weeks post-operation. Dr. Hiatt recommends that patients wear a loose-fitting bra and sleep on their backs to help reduce swelling and increase circulation. Patients should avoid any strenuous exercise for at least two weeks. Most patients return to work within one to two weeks, depending on the extent of the surgery and the nature of the job. While uncommon, loss of nipple sensation may occur but is generally temporary and will improve with time.

Scars will be present at the incision sites. Dr. Hiatt does his best to make these scars as inconspicuous as possible, and all scarring will fade with time.

Breast reduction is an extensive surgery that requires skill and many different techniques. The cost of your procedure will vary depending on the anesthesia fees, facility fees, and surgical fees. Dr. Hiatt and his staff will provide you with an accurate cost estimate during your consultation.

General anesthesia is used to allow for a painless procedure. Following your surgery, oral pain medication can remedy the pain that may persist.

"For the first time in my life, I not only see myself looking very attractive, I feel it. I never have felt that I was getting older and now I don’t need to look like it. Thanks so much for helping me."
Helene

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I a candidate for breast reduction?

Ideal candidates for breast reduction experience pain, discomfort, or self-esteem issues stemming from their breast size. Candidates should have realistic expectations of their results, not smoke, and be in good physical health.

How old do you have to be to have a breast reduction?

Breast reduction can be performed once breast development has completed. Although many young teens with naturally large breasts wish to undergo this procedure, Dr. Hiatt recommends waiting until fully developed, which is typically around 16 years of age.

Can I breastfeed after breast reduction?

Dr. Hiatt leaves the nipples intact during the procedure to preserve the patient’s ability to breastfeed. That said, any breast surgery can potentially interfere with future breastfeeding. If this is a concern of yours, it is best to inform Dr. Hiatt of this during your consultation.

What are the potential risks and complications of breast reduction surgery?

Although rare, potential complications include:

Anesthesia risks
Bleeding
Infection
Changes in skin sensation
Breast asymmetry
Poor wound healing
Unfavorable scarring

Can breast reduction improve overly large areolas?

Breast reduction can resize and reposition overly large areolas and areolas that point downward.

Breast Reduction

Achieved With Breast Reduction

Increased Comfort

Overall Body Balance

Ease of Activity

Increased Comfort

Overall Body Balance

Ease of Activity

Breast Reduction Procedure

Surgical Incision

Surgical Incision

Concerns

Recovery

Scars

Cost

Pain

Recovery

Scars

Cost

Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

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