The specific method chosen for your breast reduction will be determined
by your anatomy, your doctor's preferences and your desired results.
The most common method uses a three-part incision. One part of the
incision is made around the areola (the nipple area). Another runs
vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath
the breast. The third part is a horizontal incision beneath the breast,
which follows the natural curve of the breast crease.
Dr. Kortesis
talks about: Breast Reduction Surgery
After the surgeon has removed the excess breast tissue, fat and skin,
the nipple and areola are shifted to a higher position. The areola,
which is usually larger than ideal, is reduced in size. Skin that was
formerly located above the nipple is brought down and together to
reshape the breast. Liposuction may be used to improve the contour,
especially on the sides of the breasts.
The nipples and areolas usually remain attached to their underlying
tissue as they are moved to their higher position, much like a button
being moved to a higher buttonhole, and this may allow for the
preservation of sensation. This method may also preserve the ability to
breast-feed, although it is not guaranteed.
Before &
After: Breast Reduction
35 years old – This
client presented to us with the desire to reduce the
size of her breasts. We performed a bilateral breast
reduction, removing approximately 1.5 pounds from
each breast. KORTESIS
Before
After
This 28 year old
client is 5'5" and approximately 185 lbs. She
presented to our practice with hypermastia
(excessively large breasts) and subsequent back and
shoulder pain and bra strap grooving. She underwent
a bilateral Reduction Mammoplasty removing
approximately 1 pound from each breast. KORTESIS
Before
After
52
years old – This client underwent bilateral breast
reduction. We removed 1 pound from the right breast
and 1.5 pounds from the left breast, correcting her
original asymmetry. KORTESIS
Before
After
The following patient is 5'8", 165 lbs. She
came to our office with a desire to reduce and lift
her breasts. Her beginning cup size was 38C and she
was reduced to a comfortable 38B. KORTESIS
Before
After
This 39 year old patient underwent a
bilateral Breast Reduction and went from a DDD cup
size to a D. KORTESIS
Before
After
This 39 year old patient underwent
a Bilateral Breast Reduction, going from a cup
size of DDD to a C-D. KORTESIS
Before
The
following patient presented with all of the signs
and symptoms associated with excessively large
breasts. She was also slightly asymmetrical, being
larger on the left. She sought out Dr. Kortesis in
hopes that he could help alleviate her issues.
After a Bilateral Breast Reduction, her cup size
was reduced from a 38F to a 38D-DD. 654 grams of
breast tissue was removed from the left and 440
grams from the right. You can see that, after just
4 months, the grooving to her shoulders is
lessened. KORTESIS
BEFORE
AFTER
The
following patient is 46 years old, 5'5" and
148 lbs. She presented to our office with the
desire for smaller breasts. She underwent a
bilateral Breast Reduction where almost 200 grams
of breast tissue was removed from each side,
taking her from a 34DDD to a 34C-D. KORTESIS 2010
Markings are made to show the area of skin to be
removed. They also show the new nipple height and an
estimate of how much breast tissue will be removed.
The following
patient had significant asymmetry. With careful tissue
removal and weighing of the tissues removed, she received a
symmetrical result. HUNSTAD
Before After
This is a 60 year old woman who presented to Dr. Kortesis with a desire to reduce the size of her breasts. After having the Reduction Mammoplasty (Breast Reduction), she lost almost
2 pounds from each breast.
Before
After
This is a 30
year old female. She had a bilateral breast reduction.
418 grams were removed on the left breast, 462 grams
were removed on the right breast. HUNSTAD
