Breast Reduction in Naperville

A breast reduction in Naperville is designed to reduce the size of a woman’s breasts. It may also improve the overall appearance or shape of your breasts and help balance breast asymmetries. This breast surgery can even help improve physical complaints such as neck, shoulder and back pain that is experienced by many women with large breasts.

Who is a Candidate

The following patients are ideal candidates for breast reduction surgeries:

• Patients who want smaller breasts.
• Patients with extensive breast asymmetry.
• Healthy patients without breast cancer.
• Patients who possess realistic expectations.
• Patients who will tolerate breast scars.
• Patients who complain of chronic neck, shoulder and back pain from excessive breast size.
• Patients with large breasts who experience chronic skin irritation along their bra straps and under the breast folds.

Our staff in Naperville can review your past medical history and determine whether you are eligible for this procedure. If you are not a viable candidate, a breast volume reduction through liposuction or breast contouring might be a better option for you.

What Does a Breast Reduction Entail?

When undergoing a breast reduction, your skin, along with breast tissue and fat are removed to create smaller, shapelier breasts. An added benefit where ptosis (droop) exists is a simultaneous uplift of the nipple areolar complex to a more normal position. The areolar (darker skin which surrounds the nipple) may also be reduced in size and made more symmetric.

• Breast reduction is performed in an accredited outpatient surgical facility or in the hospital under general anesthesia or conscious sedation with local anesthesia.
• Depending on several factors, breast reductions are performed using surgical techniques that preserve breast tissue and maintain a healthy blood supply to the breasts.
• Various breast skin closures are available which will determine the placement and size of your postoperative scars.
• A drain may be inserted at the time of surgery.
• Breast tissue is usually submitted for biopsy (pathologist examines).

It is crucial to adhere to the follow-up care instructions given by Dr. Joseph. Keep in mind the following factors:

• Postoperative discomfort is controlled with oral medications.
• Surgical drains may be used after the surgery. Your Cosmetic Surgeon will determine when these are to be removed.
• A special postoperative support bra will be worn after surgery for several weeks.
• Postoperative care the first night may be at home with a responsible adult, an overnight care facility, or overnight at the hospital.
• The patient will be seen the next day for evaluation.
• Sutures will remain in place and are removed at an appropriate time as determined by your Cosmetic Surgeon (usually 2-3 weeks).
• Light activity may usually resume in less than 10 days. Sports activities may be resumed in six weeks or longer (depending on your surgeon’s advice).

Dr. Richard A. Joseph and our medical team will explain the best post-procedure steps to follow after

Dr. Richard A. Joseph Can Help You With a Breast Reduction Procedure in Naperville

The specific risks and suitability of this procedure for a given individual can only be determined at the time of consultation with your Cosmetic Surgeon. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare. Reach out to our medical team today to find out how we can help you with your breast reduction in Naperville.