Smaller Breasts, Happier You
Many women live with overly large breasts that are out of proportion with the rest of their bodies.
Exceptionally large breasts create problems with clothing and usually lead to ongoing shoulder and back pain. The appearance of heavy, sagging breasts can make some women feel self-conscious in everything they do.
Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure that helps accomplish the following objectives:
- Reduction in breast volume
- Helps to improve breast shape
- Can reposition the nipple/areola
Should I Consider a Breast Reduction?
Women of all ages can experience problems with exceptionally large and disproportionate breast size. Over-developed teenagers, women after childbearing, and post-menopausal women have all sought out breast reduction in order to be relieved of these problems:
- Inability to fit into regular size clothing
- Shoulder, back, and breast pain
- Poor posture
- Post lactation ptosis or sagging
- Psychological issues related to abnormal body type
- Irritation or infection in the breast crease
Breast reduction has a high satisfaction rate because it can allow a woman greater mobility, reduced pain, and a sense of normalcy regarding her body.
How It Works
Step 1: Consultation & Examination
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Tracy Pfeifer to discuss your ideal results. Dr. Pfeifer will conduct an examination, ask for your medical history and explain which breast reduction techniques best for you.
Step 2: Breast Reduction Surgery
You’ll feel comfortable and safe in our state-of-the-art operating room in our practice. Three incisions are common during breast reduction: one travels around the nipple, another travels vertically from the nipple to the breast crease, and another is made within the breast crease. Liposuction and other surgical methods are used to reduce and reshape the breast.
Step 3: After Breast Reduction Surgery
After surgery, you may be discharged on the same day or 24-48 hours later. Your chest will be wrapped in an elastic bandage, gauze dressings, or a surgical bra.
Some soreness, swelling, and bruising should be expected, but pain can be controlled with medication. Exercise, driving, and upper body movements will need to be limited for about 4 weeks.
Scars can be somewhat prominent after breast reduction, but they won’t be visible under clothing and they won’t reside above the areola. Scars also blend in with the skin better over time.
Why Choose Dr. Tracey Pfeifer
As one of the top award-winning plastic surgeons in the state of New York, you know you can trust Dr. Tracey Pfeifer. Every procedure is conducted with impeccable precision and she provides excellent service and aftercare. Read our patient reviews and stories to hear about their experiences.
Schedule a Consultation for Your Breast Reduction
Take control and be the version of you that you always wanted to be! Book a breast reduction consultation today with the leading breast reduction surgeon in Suffolk County, NY and New York City, Dr. Pfeifer.