Breast Reduction St. Louis - Reduction Mammoplasty Missouri

Do you have large breasts that cause severe neck pain, back pain and shoulder grooving? Do you get rashes under your breasts? Do you have difficulty exercising and finding clothes that fit as a result of your large chest? If so, you may be a candidate for a breast reduction procedure.

A breast reduction is a reconstructive procedure often covered by insurance companies. This is in contrast to a cosmetic breast lift/mastopexy procedure where minimal breast tissue is removed and the breast is reshaped and lifted. Breast reduction is not recommended for women under 16 years of age whose breasts have not matured, except in severe cases. In this procedure, a significant amount of breast tissue is removed and the breast is completely reshaped and lifted in order to restore a more youthful appearing breast. This includes reducing the size of the nipple – areola complex if needed. Scars are placed around the areola and extend down vertically from the areola to the lower breast fold. The incision may need to be extended horizontally and concealed in the lower breast fold in large breasts. This can help to elevate the breast to a more youthful position. The diameter of the breast is reduced if needed and the breast is lifted onto a higher position on the chest.

Dr. Cabbabe incorporates his experience with reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the breast to give his patients the best results possible to meet their desires. He is an expert in cosmetic, reconstructive and minimally invasive breast surgery. During your consultation, Dr. Cabbabe will carefully examine you and will make recommendations in order to help you achieve your desired result.

We believe that patients, their desires, and anatomy are all unique. Dr. Cabbabe believes that the key to a successful surgery is proper planning and discussion with the patient about their goals. Therefore, Dr. Cabbabe evaluates each patient and creates a customized surgical plan for all of his patients to meet their expectations. To schedule a consultation, call us at 314-842-5885 or complete the contact us form.

Dr. Cabbabe will discuss the procedure in detail with you during your consultation. Depending on your insurance, pictures of your chest may need to be sent to the insurance company for review prior to their authorization.

Preparing for Surgery

Dr. Cabbabe will ask that you refrain from taking any aspirin, plavix, Coumadin or any other type of blood thinner. If you are older than 40, a mammogram within one year prior to the procedure is recommended as part of normal health screening.

Recovery

If this procedure is done by itself, most patients are able to go home the same day. Pain medication and antibiotics will be prescribed. There may be some numbness on the breast which improves with time. Most patients are able to shower within 24 hours. No drains are needed.