Breast Reduction |
Breast reduction surgery is performed both to reduce back and neck strain from enlarged breasts and to improve the appearance of the breasts. The surgery lifts the breasts as well as making them smaller.
Minimizing the scars associated with breast reduction surgery has been a goal in plastic surgery for years. The Lejour, or Vertical Breast Reduction technique significantly reduces the scars associated with breast reductions and lifts. Breast reductions performed for women experiencing back and shoulder pain from larger breasts are usually covered by insurance. Breast lifts are performed to improve the appearance without removing any breast tissue and are not covered by insurance. Traditionally, both types of surgery left scars around the nipple, down the front of the breast and below the breast. The Vertical Mammaplasty does away with the scar below the breast. This avoids scars on the side or center of the chest where they can be seen in a swim suit or low-cut clothing. It also avoids the pain which may be associated with a heavy scar directly under the bra.
The Vertical Breast Reduction technique can be difficult to learn and many plastic surgeons will only use it on patients with very small reductions, and some not at all. Dr. Loomis has been performing the Lejour, or Vertical Reduction procedure since 1992 and is comfortable using it on all of his breast reduction patients to obtain the benefit of fewer scars.
"The work you did not only reduced the weight and pain I was in, it gave me back my confidence and self-esteem. I have since joined a gym and have lost 25 pounds. I am so much stronger inside and out."
- breast reduction patient of Dr. Loomis
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What to expect before, during, and after breast reduction surgery. |
This movie gives you an overview of breast reduction.