Breast Reduction in Woodbury, Minnesota (MN)
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 James Hoffman M.D. Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
PLASTIC SURGERY PRACTICE MINNEAPOLIS
We are dedicated to excellence and enhancing your appearance and self-image. I offer myself, my talents, skills, and a commitment to making a difference in your life. A strong emphasis has been placed on before and after photographs of patients I have treated. The essence of a plastic surgeon’s work can only be judged by seeing his or her results. I also find it helpful to have you talk with other patients of mine who have undergone similar procedures.I invite you to call my office at (651)-686-4548 in Minneapolis – St. Paul, Minnesota to arrange a cosmetic consultation with me, so I can listen to your concerns, educate you about what is available for you, and make recommendations. I look forward to meeting you and helping you to achieve your goals. We pride ourselves in giving our patients personal attention. Your personal consultation lasts about an hour. Dr. Hoffman believes that superb cosmetic surgical results depend on a combination of preoperative education, surgical expertise and caring, compassionate postoperative care.
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I encourage you to see more than one doctor and choose the one you feel most comfortable with. When interviewing doctors, there are questions you should ask to help differentiate an appropriately trained plastic surgeon. Are they Board Certified? Make sure it is certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. How many procedures have they done? Do they have references? Can you speak with other patients who have had the procedure you are interested in? Can you see photos of the plastic surgeon’s prior patients? Do you like the way these patients look?Choose A Surgeon You Are Comfortable With:
Surgery is a big decision regardless of the surgery you are interested in. You need to be comfortable with your doctor. You need to be able to express your goals and concerns, and know your doctor is listening to you. Based on your goals, I then review procedure options, risks, and the postoperative course. A natural appearing result is emphasized, and safety is always my highest priority. I value my relationship with my patients. It is part of what makes my job so rewarding.Featured Specialist for Breast Reduction in Woodbury, MN
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