Learning About Breast Reduction: Scars, Complications and FAQs

• Breast Anatomy and Development

• Before having breast reduction surgery, learn about
  breast anatomy and development.

• What is Breast Reduction and Are You a Candidate?

• Is breast reduction right for you? Learn how to tell
  if you are a candidate.

• Common Reasons for Wanting Reduction Mammaplasty

• Some of the popular reasons why women chose to
  undergo breast reduction surgery.

• Ptosis Levels and Safe Volume Removal

• Learn the various levels of breast ptosis, and how much
  tissue is safe to remove.

• The Kindest Cut: Various Techniques, Their Incisions
  and Breast Reduction Scars

• Read about the breast reduction techniques and incisions
  that are used so you can get an idea of what kind of scars
  you may have.

• Breast Reduction Complications and Risks

• Know breast reduction complications and risks before
  you commit to surgery.

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Reduction Mammoplasty

• Common questions about breast reduction surgery.

• Breast Feeding After Breast Reduction: Is It Possible?

• Learn about breastfeeding after reduction mammoplasty.

• Areola Reduction Surgery

• Learn about areola reduction surgery, and if it's right for you.

• Nipple Reduction Surgery

• Info on nipple reduction surgery. Are you a candidate?

• Areola Micropigmentation for Scars

• Options in micropigmentation to mask scars after surgery.

• An Introduction to Anesthesia

• What you should know about anesthesia before you
  undergo breast reduction surgery.

• Costs of Breast Reduction Surgery

• What to expect in terms of costs for breast reduction.

• Breast Reduction Photo Gallery

• Before-and-after breast reduction pictures.

• Breast Reduction Patient Journals

• Browse reduction mammoplasty patient journals to
  read personal experiences with the surgery.

• How to Choose a Good Breast Reduction Surgeon

• Learn how to make sure you find the right surgeon
  for your breast reduction.

• United States Breast Reduction Surgery Centers

• Find a breast reduction surgeon near you.

• Researching Your Plastic Surgeon

• Learn how to research plastic surgeons to help you
  decide which one is best for your reduction mammoplasty.

• Preparing for Your Consultation

• What to expect at your consultation appointment, as
  well as how to prepare and questions to ask your surgeon.

• Your Consultation Appointment: What to Expect

• What you can expect at your breast reduction consultation appointment.

• Breast Reduction Consultation Fees

• Consultation fees that you may have to pay.

• Preparing for Your Breast Reduction Surgery

• Tips on how to prepare yourself and your home for
  your breast reduction surgery.

• Medications and Supplements to Avoid Before and After Surgery

• A list of medications that you should avoid before and
  after your reduction mammoplasty.

• Mammograms and Breast Self Exam

• Read about mammograms and how to give yourself
  a self breast exam.

• Surgery Day at Last!

• What you can expect on your breast reduction surgery day.

• How the Breast Reduction Surgery is Performed

• Get an idea of how reduction mammoplasty is performed.

• Your Postoperative Appointments

• Prepare for your follow-up appointments after breast reduction.

• In The Months Ahead

• Things to keep in mind during the months after surgery.

• Revision Breast Reduction Surgery

• What you should know about revision breast reduction.

• Important Bra Sizing Information

• After breast reduction surgery, how do you know
  what size you are? How to measure and find the right size.

• More questions? Post on our discussion forum.

• Breast Reduction and Other Plastic Surgery Links

• Additional information on breast reduction and plastic surgery.

• Contact Information

• Contact us!

• Miscellaneous Information

• Mission statement, link to discussion forum,
  and contact page.

• Recovery: What to Expect

• What you can expect during your breast reduction recovery.

• Recovery Information

• Reduction mammoplasty recovery information.

• Postoperative Care Guidelines (Print Out)

• Printable guide to postoperative care.

• Surgery Preparation Print Out

Printable checklist to keep track of things while you
prepare for your breast reduction surgery.

To learn more about other elective procedures, such as rhinoplasty, or how to find a local board certified plastic surgeon, visit Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery.