Columbus Breast Reduction

Women with uncomfortably large breasts or whose large breasts have begun to droop or sag from age, pregnancy or heredity, can now choose to make a healthy change. Columbus Breast reduction surgery, also called reduction mammaplasty, is a procedure that removes excess breast tissue and skin, lifting your breasts and making them more proportional to the rest of your body. Who better to perform breast reduction surgery than a board certified female plastic surgeon?

Why have breast reduction surgery?

• To have smaller, firmer breasts
• To alleviate back, neck, and shoulder pain
• To eliminate shoulder grooving
• To alleviate irritated skin from beneath your breasts
• To exercise without the weight of your breasts making it uncomfortable
• To engage in normal physical activity
• To be able to better fit into bras

You will discuss all your individual pre and post-operative needs with our team of nurses during your comprehensive pre-operative appointment.

Procedure:

The specific method for your Columbus breast reduction is determined by your anatomy and your goals. During the procedure, Dr. Sullivan removes the excess breast tissue, fat, and skin. Then she shifts your nipple and areola to a higher position. The areola are often reduced in size. The nipples and areolas usually remain attached to their underlying tissue to preserve your ability to breast feed, although it’s not guaranteed.

At The Sullivan Centre, we always put safety first. Our ambulatory surgical center has been licensed by the State of Ohio and accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). We have achieved a near zero percent infection rate. Furthermore, we only use board certified anesthesiologists for all of our operations.

Depending on your insurance coverage, the breast reduction procedure may be performed at The Sullivan Centre and will take approximately two to four hours under anesthesia. The breast reduction surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, therefore you can recover in the comfort of your own home. Most women can return to work in one week and can resume normal exercise in a few weeks.

All individual pre and post-operative needs will be discussed with our nursing team during your comprehensive pre-operative appointment.

Post-Op Results:

Following surgery, gauze dressings will be placed on your breasts under a surgical bra that you will have to wear for a few weeks. Within the first week after surgery, you will be able to move about more comfortably.  After a few months you can expect:

• Your breasts will settle into a more natural shape
• You will notice relief from neck, back and shoulder pain
• You will be more comfortable when exercising
• You will feel more confident in clothing
• Bras will fit better

Insurance:

Contact your insurance provider to determine:

• If breast reduction surgery is covered under your specific plan
• Your specific benefits for this surgical procedure
• If Dr. Christine Sullivan is an in-network provider
• If The Sullivan Centre is an in-network facility

Associated Procedures:

• Breast Asymmetry