Breast Reduction in San Antonio

Good candidates for breast reduction are in good health and do not smoke. It is also important to have realistic expectations for the surgery. A breast reduction will change the way that you hold your body, the way clothing fits, and will change your outward appearance. A medically indicated breast reduction will make your breasts smaller so if the goal is for the breast to be more lifted and not smaller, a breast lift is a better option.

A breast lift (mastopexy) lifts the breast while a breast reduction reduces the size of the breast and lifts it. If you are happy with the size of your breasts in a bra but would like for them to be lifted, a breast lift would be the best procedure to address this. The scars are similar between the two procedures because most of the differences in the surgery occur under the skin.

The type of reduction you should undergo is dependent on the shape and size of your breasts. In general, the more skin and breast tissue that must be removed, the more extensive the incisions. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss all the options and give you recommendations.

This is dependent on the benefits of your insurance plan. In general, if you have a documented medical reason for having a breast reduction and have a large amount of breast tissue to remove are reasons for a medically-indicated breast reduction. Usually this requires a referral from your primary care doctor.

Yes! This is part of the procedure. The average width of the areola is about 4 cm, and we will reduce the areola to this size. We do not do any changes to the nipple.

This depends on many factors. It is best to wait until the breasts are fully developed, but if excessively large breasts are causing significant emotional and physical distress, we can do the breast reduction at a younger age.

Extreme weight gain or weight loss may cause changes to the breasts, leading to changes in your results. If you are planning to lose a lot of weight, you should wait until your weight has stabilized for at least 6 months. Also, if you are in your child-bearing years and are planning to have children soon, it is best if you wait to have a breast reduction if you can. Your breasts will change during pregnancy and that may result in permanent changes to your breasts.

There is a risk that you will not be able to breastfeed after surgery. If you require a large reduction that needs nipple grafts, you will not be able to breastfeed.

A plastic surgeon is a surgeon that has gone through accredited surgical training. Dr. Shah and Dr. Farber are both board-certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This means they have completed accredited plastic surgery training and have undergone rigorous quality and safety evaluation including written and oral exams. The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) recognizes the American Board of Plastic Surgery as an approved medical specialty board.

Cosmetic surgeons may or may not have official surgical training and are not trained in an accredited plastic surgery program. The ABMS does not recognize any boards with “cosmetic surgery” in its name. While there may be cosmetic surgeons that are able to produce consistent and safe results, there is no board-certification standard that can assure that a cosmetic surgeon is competent in the procedure performed.

Other procedures like a Mommy Makeover that already include procedures like a Tummy Tuck and liposuction.