Results of Breast Reduction

Breast reduction surgery will make your breasts smaller and firmer. Without the excessive weight of large breasts, you may find greater enjoyment in playing sports and engaging in physical activity.

The incisions from your breast reduction surgery will heal and fade over time. It is important to realize, however, that the incision lines will be permanently visible, more so in some individuals than others. Fortunately, the incisions for breast reduction are in locations easily concealed by clothing, even low-cut necklines.

Breast reduction often makes a dramatic change in your appearance. For this reason, it may take some time to adjust to your new body image. Most women, however, eventually become comfortable with their smaller breasts and feel very pleased with the results of surgery. In fact, the level of patient satisfaction resulting from breast reduction is among the highest of any plastic surgery procedure.

How long will the results last?

Unless you gain or lose a significant amount of weight or become pregnant, your breast size should remain fairly constant. However, gravity and the effects of aging will eventually alter the size and shape of virtually every woman's breasts. If, after a period of years, you become dissatisfied with the appearance of your breasts, you may choose to undergo a breast "lifting" procedure to restore their more youthful contour.

Post Surgical Care

The results of your breast reduction can be maintained with the use of certain clinical skin care products. Dr. Speron recommends neaclear Liquid Oxygen Anti-Aging Body Lotion and neaclear^plus Liquid Oxygen Rejuvenating Body Scrub to help smooth the skin and keep it youthful. To reduce the appearance of post surgical scars, he also recommends neaclear^plus Liquid Oxygen Scar Advantage.

neaclear^plus Liquid Oxygen Anti-Aging Body Lotion:

•  Firms the skin to leave a soft, youthful appearance

•  Rejuvenates dry, weak skin

•  Delivers oxygen and nutrients to scar tissue to accelerate healing process

neaclear^plus Liquid Oxygen Rejuvenating Body Scrub:

•  Gentle scrubs away dead skin cells and other impurities to refresh the skin

•  Optimizes the skin's ability to retain moisture

•  Revitalizes the skin, especially around scar tissue, to regenerate healthy cells

neaclear^plus Liquid Oxygen Scar Advantage:

•  Applies gentle pressure to the site of the scar to encourage flatness

•  Provides oxygen to the scar to accelerate healing

•  Leaves the skin softer and smoother

Maintaining a Relationship with Your Plastic Surgeon

You will return to your plastic surgeon's office for follow-up care at prescribed intervals, at which time your progress will be evaluated. Once the immediate postoperative follow-up is complete, many surgeons encourage their patients to come back for periodic checkups to observe and discuss the long-term results of surgery.

Please remember that the relationship with your plastic surgeon does not end when you leave the operating room. If you have questions or concerns during your recovery, or need additional information at a later time, you should contact your surgeon.

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