| Breast Reduction
Breast Reduction surgery is performed to
help treat symptomatic breast hypertrophy. It is also
has cosmetic value in that the appearance of the breast is
generally improved. Symptomatic breast hypertrophy (large breast
size) can be covered by health insurance plans. A certain amount
of breast tissue removed is required for most health plans to
cover the costs of the surgery. Smaller reductions may not be
covered by health insurance plans.
Dr. Slatton uses the vertical mammoplasty
technique in a majority of breast reductions. This technique,
which was pioneered by Dr. Madeline LeJour avoids the horizontal
incisions which comprise the "anchor" pattern of
scarring with breast reduction surgery. Although the horizontal
incisions may be required with the vertical mammoplasty
technique, the scars are generally shorter and dont run into
the pre sternal skin or axilla. The vertical mammoplasty
technique may be combined with liposuction of the axillary
region. Wrinkling of the breast skin in the lower half of the
breast is present initially after vertical mammoplasty. However
this usually smoothens after time as the breast tissue settles
and the skin contracts. This process usually takes 3 to 6
months. Although the future shape of the breast is not
immediately apparent after vertical reduction, the long term
benefit remains prevention or significant reduction of the
horizontal breast scar. |
