Breast Reduction in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania (PA)
It’s not uncommon for women to be unhappy with the size of
their breasts. Breast reduction surgery removes fat, skin, and breast tissue to
help you achieve a smaller, lighter breast that is less cumbersome and more visually
appealing.
How breast reduction surgery is performed
Breast reduction surgery is done under general anesthesia, and involves a combination of liposuction, excision of glandular tissue, and skin removal.Some breast reductions may be accomplished with liposuction only. Your surgeon removes fat from your breasts using a liposuction tool called a cannula, which is a thin tube connected to a medical vacuum. Your surgeon inserts the cannula into your breasts and uses it to break up and suction away fat.
If your breasts are very large and sag significantly then you may also need glandular tissue removed and skin trimmed away to achieve better looking results. Your surgeon will make careful patterns of incisions on your breasts, excise glandular tissue, and remove excess skin. Your nipples and areolas may also be moved higher up on your breasts. The incisions are then closed with stitches.
Recovery
Recovery time depends on the extent of your surgery. Most women can return to work one day after liposuction-only breast reduction. Surgery that involves significant incisions and tissue removal will have more down-time from one to two weeks, and you’ll have to avoid strenuous activity for about one month. Pain, swelling, and bruising should subside after a few days.Costs
The costs of breast reduction surgery vary by the extent of work done, your surgeon, and location. Since your breast reduction surgery can involve multiple procedures, your surgeon and health insurance provider can help with more specific cost information.About David A. Bottger, MD
A highly respected cosmetic surgeon and Philadelphia native, Dr. Bottger performs a wide range of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures of the face, breast and body, serving patients from the Philadelphia area, Pennsylvania, Newtown Square and West Chester.
Dr. Bottger received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University. He attended Temple University School of Medicine. He completed a general surgery residency at the University of Cincinnati and followed with a plastic surgery residency and hand surgery fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he acquired extensive experience in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
Dr. Bottger is distinguished by his dual certification in general surgery and plastic surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties to certify plastic surgeons, and the American Board of Surgery.To discuss aesthetically enhancing cosmetic surgical procedures in the Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania area, please contact Dr. Bottger. Dr. Bottger is now conveniently located in West Chester.
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