Learning About Breast Reduction: Scars, Complications and FAQs

• Breast Anatomy and Development

• Before having breast reduction surgery, learn about
  breast anatomy and development.

• What is Breast Reduction and Are You a Candidate?

• Is breast reduction right for you? Learn how to tell
  if you are a candidate.

• Common Reasons for Wanting Reduction Mammaplasty

• Some of the popular reasons why women chose to
  undergo breast reduction surgery.

• Ptosis Levels and Safe Volume Removal

• Learn the various levels of breast ptosis, and how much
  tissue is safe to remove.

• The Kindest Cut: Various Techniques, Their Incisions
  and Breast Reduction Scars

• Read about the breast reduction techniques and incisions
  that are used so you can get an idea of what kind of scars
  you may have.

• Breast Reduction Complications and Risks

• Know breast reduction complications and risks before
  you commit to surgery.

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Reduction Mammoplasty

• Common questions about breast reduction surgery.

• Breast Feeding After Breast Reduction: Is It Possible?

• Learn about breastfeeding after reduction mammoplasty.

• Areola Reduction Surgery

• Learn about areola reduction surgery, and if it's right for you.

• Nipple Reduction Surgery

• Info on nipple reduction surgery. Are you a candidate?

• Areola Micropigmentation for Scars

• Options in micropigmentation to mask scars after surgery.

• An Introduction to Anesthesia

• What you should know about anesthesia before you
  undergo breast reduction surgery.

• Costs of Breast Reduction Surgery

• What to expect in terms of costs for breast reduction.

• Breast Reduction Photo Gallery

• Before-and-after breast reduction pictures.

• Breast Reduction Patient Journals

• Browse reduction mammoplasty patient journals to
  read personal experiences with the surgery.

• How to Choose a Good Breast Reduction Surgeon

• Learn how to make sure you find the right surgeon
  for your breast reduction.

• United States Breast Reduction Surgery Centers

• Find a breast reduction surgeon near you.

• Researching Your Plastic Surgeon

• Learn how to research plastic surgeons to help you
  decide which one is best for your reduction mammoplasty.

• Preparing for Your Consultation

• What to expect at your consultation appointment, as
  well as how to prepare and questions to ask your surgeon.

• Your Consultation Appointment: What to Expect

• What you can expect at your breast reduction consultation appointment.

• Breast Reduction Consultation Fees

• Consultation fees that you may have to pay.

• Preparing for Your Breast Reduction Surgery

• Tips on how to prepare yourself and your home for
  your breast reduction surgery.

• Medications and Supplements to Avoid Before and After Surgery

• A list of medications that you should avoid before and
  after your reduction mammoplasty.

• Mammograms and Breast Self Exam

• Read about mammograms and how to give yourself
  a self breast exam.

• Surgery Day at Last!

• What you can expect on your breast reduction surgery day.

• How the Breast Reduction Surgery is Performed

• Get an idea of how reduction mammoplasty is performed.

• Your Postoperative Appointments

• Prepare for your follow-up appointments after breast reduction.

• In The Months Ahead

• Things to keep in mind during the months after surgery.

• Revision Breast Reduction Surgery

• What you should know about revision breast reduction.

• Important Bra Sizing Information

• After breast reduction surgery, how do you know
  what size you are? How to measure and find the right size.

• More questions? Post on our discussion forum.

• Breast Reduction and Other Plastic Surgery Links

• Additional information on breast reduction and plastic surgery.

• Contact Information

• Contact us!

• Miscellaneous Information

• Mission statement, link to discussion forum,
  and contact page.

• Recovery: What to Expect

• What you can expect during your breast reduction recovery.

• Recovery Information

• Reduction mammoplasty recovery information.

• Postoperative Care Guidelines (Print Out)

• Printable guide to postoperative care.

• Surgery Preparation Print Out

Printable checklist to keep track of things while you
prepare for your breast reduction surgery.