What Can I Expect at a Breast Reduction Consultation?

Discuss youraesthetic and lifestyle goals

Before having any plastic surgery, including a breastreduction, the surgeon will want to make sure that you have reasonableexpectations for the outcome. In other words, will the likely outcome matchyour aesthetic and lifestyle goals? For women considering a breast reduction,their goals might include any of the following:

• To decrease unwanted attention
• To have clothes fit better
• To be more comfortable when exercising
• To eliminate upper back pain and bra strap chafing

Make sure you’re agood candidate for plastic surgery

While plastic surgery is primarily an aesthetic endeavor, it’sstill surgery and it does come with some risks. Responsible plastic surgeonswill only perform breast reduction procedures on individuals who are in good overallhealth. Ideally, you’re a non-smoker who is within a healthy weight range. Besure to disclose all of your medical conditions to the surgeon, especiallyissues like heart disease and sleep apnea. You should also disclose all of yourmedications and supplements, including prescribed and over-the-counter pills.

Discuss the surgery,anesthesia, and risks

The plastic surgeon will spend some time explaining theprocedure to you. You’ll learn where the incisions will be placed and whichtechniques will likely be used. It may be possible to use liposuction alone toperform a breast reduction, provided the tissue to be removed is all fattytissue. Otherwise, the surgeon will remove glandular tissue, fatty tissue, andskin. The surgeon may also reduce the size of the areola and reposition thenipple.

During the consult, you’ll also spend some time discussingthe anesthesia. Breast reduction surgery is typically performed under generalanesthesia, which means you’ll be unconscious. Be sure to inform the surgeon ifyou’ve ever had general anesthesia before, and if so, whether you had areaction to it. Before you leave the consult, you’ll discuss other potentialrisks of the surgery, which may include infection, changes in nipple or breastsensation, bleeding, blood clots, and poor wound healing.

Schedule your breastreduction consultation in NYC

If you’re thinking about having a procedure for breast reduction in NYC, you can schedule a confidential, one-on-one consultation with Dr. Thomas Loeb in Manhattan. Dr. Loeb is known for his uncompromising technical skills, clinical knowledge, and sense of artistry—all of which are crucial for producing the results patients are looking for. You can schedule an appointment at Dr. Loeb’s Fifth Avenue office by calling today.