Common Questions & Answers about Breast Reduction Surgery
"I had a breast reduction done in July of 2000, and my scaring is unbelieveable!!When I went in to see the surgeon before my surgery date was set, he explained what would be happening and he also sent me to consult with a nurse. She also told me of the procedures and then the day of my surgery nothing happened the way it was supposed to. I ended up getting an infection and ended up in the hospital in my home town for a week. The scares are very ugly and I am very disappointed in the way that they look. My husband describes it as a "hack job." Is there anything i can do about this legally?"
This 56-year-old female comes in desirous of bilateral breast reduction. We performed bilateral breast reduction with mastopexy.
Was 42DDD - Now 42D
Removed 548 grams from the right breast.
Removed 748 grams from the left breast.
This woman was troubled by the large size of her breasts, and could not participate in sports activities, plus she had aching in her shoulders at the end of the day due to the weight on the bra-straps. She was also self-conscious about the asymmetrical nipple positions. Dr Dowden performed a breast reduction for her, giving her the size she had requested and making the nipple positions more even. (4448-)
Not only did this woman have pain in her back, shoulders, and neck, but also she had frequent headaches. In addition, she had a rash from constant dampness behind the bottom of her breasts. The grooves in her shoulders are apparent, caused by the weight of her breasts. Due to the stretching of her nerves, she had no sense of touch in the nipples. After Dr Dowden performed a breast reduction for her, all her painful symptoms cleared up, the rashes are gone, and the shoulder grooves are lessened....
This young woman suffered from back pain in addition to feeling severely embarrassed at school when changing in the locker room. Her self-consciousness also interfered with dating. She found it difficult to find clothing to fit. After Dr Dowden performed breast reduction for her, her posture is better, her back no longer hurts, and she is more self-assured. She has full sense of touch of the nipples, and was able to nurse an infant. Her scars faded greatly over time. (0799-)
Breast Reduction Surgery
Female
Performed by
Jason E. Leedy, M.D.
(Mayfield Heights , OH)
This patient from Cleveland was referred to Dr. Leedy by a happy patient who underwent breast reduction surgery by Dr. Leedy in the past. This patient was interested in reducing the large size of her breasts because she was experiencing back pain, rashes in the fold, and shoulder strap grooving. She consulted with Dr. Jason E. Leedy at the Cleveland Plastic Surgery Institute for breast reduction surgery. She went from a 42E to a B/C and is very pleased with her improved chest. If you are tro...
This woman felt that her breasts were larger than she wanted them to be. She had only minimal back pain, but always felt that she was out of proportion. After her breast reduction by Dr Dowden she was able to wear a wider range of clothing, and most important she felt that she was in proportion and was happier with her ability to do more sports activities. Her sense of touch of the nipples was normal. (2484-)
This young woman had developed excessive breast size, plus inequality, that made it very difficult for her to fit into any standard clothing. In addition, she had problems with back and shoulder pain due to the weight pulling down on her bra straps. After the breast reduction operation, her pain is relieved, and she can wear normal clothing again. The tendency of pigmented skin to form raised scars can be seen here. (7200-)
Breast Reduction Surgery
68 year old, Female, 154 lbs, 5'2", Fair skin tone
Performed by
Dr. Felice Moody
(Anderson , SC)
She says that her husband thinks...that she is a teenager!!!
This 68 year old woman now enjoys a 38 B bra size after breast redcution reduced her 38 DD breasts. 547 grams were removed from the left breast and 487 were removed from the right. Her post operative pictures were taken one month after surgery.
She only wishes that she had done it sooner!
Breast Reduction Surgery
46 year old, Female, 202 lbs, 5'9", Dark skin tone
Performed by
Dr. Felice Moody
(Anderson , SC)
This 46 year old woman from Seneca, South Carolina decided to undergo breast reduction surgery to reduce her 40 - 42 DD bra size to a 40 C size. This patient had undergone a gastric bypass and lost 127 pounds, she wanted a breast reduction to not only help to reduce her back, neck, and shoulder pain but also to help her breasts to return to a more proportional size. 521 grams were removed from the right and 591 grams were removed from the left. Her post operative pictures were taken 4 months...
Breast Reduction Surgery
50 year old, Female, 135 lbs, 5'4"
Performed by
Dr. Felice Moody
(Anderson , SC)
This 50 year old woman living in Williamston, SC was tired of her 34 DD breast size and accompanying back, neck, and shoulder pain. She chose to undergo a breast redcution and now enjoys a 34 C cup bra. Approximately 500 grams was taken off the left breast and 600 grams were taken off the right. The post operative pictures were taken six months after her surgery.
Breast Reduction Surgery
46 year old, Female, 200 lbs, 5'4", Light skin tone
Performed by
Dr. Felice Moody
(Anderson , SC)
This patient is a 33 year old woman. She is 5'4" and weighs 200 pounds. She is from Anderson, South Carolina.
After suffering the weight of her large breasts, a 40 DDD cup bra, she decided to proceed with breast reduction surgery. Now she enjoys a 38 C cup. Over 800 grams of breast tissue was removed from her left breast and over 900 grams was removed from the right.
Not only does she enjoy an increase in self esteem, an easier time fitting into her clothes, and a decrease in her shoul...
