Breast Reduction

Is Breast Reduction for You?

Here’s what you should know about getting board-certified Colorado Springs breast reduction surgery:

Overly large breasts can cause some women and men to have both health and emotional problems. In addition to self image issues, you may also experience physical pain and discomfort. The weight of excess breast tissue can impair your ability to lead an active life. The emotional discomfort and self-consciousness often associated with having large pendulous breasts is as important an issue to many women and men as the physical discomfort and pain.

Colorado Springs Breast Reduction Surgery

Mayo Clinic-trained and board-certified Colorado Springs plastic surgeon, Gregory J. Liebscher, MD, FACS, offers various procedures for women and men who want to enhance the appearance and integrity of their breasts with breast reduction. The procedures are very safe with durable results. Dr. Liebscher consults with you one-on-one and pays close attention to what results you want to see … natural, comfortable and esthetically pleasing.

What Is Breast Reduction?

Also known as reduction mammaplasty, breast reduction surgery removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size in proportion with your body and to alleviate the discomfort associated with overly large breasts.

Is it right for me?

Breast reduction surgery is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

Breast reduction is a good option for you if:

  • You are physically healthy
  • You have realistic expectations
  • You don’t smoke
  • You are bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too large
  • Your breasts limit your physical activity
  • You experience back, neck and shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts
  • You have regular indentations from bra straps that support heavy, pendulous breasts
  • You have skin irritation beneath the breast crease
  • Your breasts hang low and have stretched skin
  • Your nipples rest below the breast crease when your breasts are unsupported
  • You have enlarged areolas caused by stretched skin

What you should know before your breast reduction surgery

The success and safety of your breast reduction procedure highly depends on your complete candidness during your consultation. You’ll be asked a number of questions about your health, desires and lifestyle.

Be prepared to discuss:

  • Why you want the surgery, your expectations and desired outcome
  • Medical conditions, drug allergies and medical treatments
  • Use of current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drugs
  • Previous surgeries
  • Family history of breast cancer and results of any mammograms or previous biopsies

Your surgeon may also:

  • Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors
  • Examine your breasts, and may take detailed measurements of their size and shape, skin quality, placement of your nipples and areolas
  • Take photographs for your medical record
  • Discuss your options and recommend a course of treatment
  • Discuss likely outcomes of your breast reduction procedure and any risks or potential complications
  • Discuss the use of anesthesia during your procedure for breast reduction

Understanding Your Risks

Important: You should understand that the circumstances and experience of every individual will be unique. If you’re considering cosmetic plastic surgery, you’re welcome to consult with Dr. Liebscher for further information about the particular procedure and what you expect. In addition, please note that all surgery carries some uncertainty and risk, including the possibility of infection, bleeding, blood clots, and adverse reactions to the anesthesia. You can obviously reduce your risks by choosing a qualified plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Gregory Liebscher, and closely follow his or her advice, both before and after surgery.

Insurance

Acceptable payment for procedures and consultations includes cash, major credit card, and most insurances (BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Cofinity, Great West, Humana/Choice Care, Kaiser, Medical Network, Tricare, RMHP, United Health Care). Financing is also available.

Colorado Springs Plastic Surgeon - Dr. Greg LiebscherAbout Dr. Greg Liebscher

Gregory J. Liebscher, MD, FACS, is a Mayo Clinic-trained, ASPS Member Surgeon, & ABPS board-certified Colorado Springs plastic surgeon. Learn more about Dr. Liebscher and his credentials:

» Colorado Springs Plastic Surgeon, Greg Liebscher, MD, FACS

Schedule a Consultation

To schedule a consultation, call:

719-634-2503

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