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Just as breast augmentation can increase the size of a woman's breasts, so can a breast reduction be performed to correct overly-large breasts. This procedure is often covered by insurance because of the physical discomfort this condition creates such as back, neck and shoulder pain.
In a reduction mammoplasty, the surgeon creates an incision in the crease under the breast and around the areola and removes excess breast tissue. The nipple must also be repositioned. Because of the nature of the surgery, the reduction mammoplasty does leave scars which will fade, though not disappear comletely, with the passage of time.
A reduction mammoplasty is performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. Postoperative pain is usually minimal. All sutures dissolve and do not need removal. Normal activity can be resumed in one week, but sports and exercise are restricted for three weeks.
Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Tresley offers plastic surgery in Chicago, Oak Brook and throughout Illinois. All aspects of breast surgery offered - breast augmentation using saline breast implants, breast lift, breast reduction and breast reconstruction.
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