You're watching one of our videos where we discuss some of the common things that

we see in a breast and body - breast surgery practice. Today I'm going to be

discussing the five most common things I get asked about breast reduction surgery.

Probably the most common question I get asked is: do I get to choose the size my

breasts are going to be reduced to? You'll discuss your goals with your

surgeon before the surgery. Some women ask to be made as small as possible,

while others simply would like to be more proportional to their body frame.

Bra and cup sizes vary with manufacturer so it's not always possible to be

specific with a cup size because cup sizes aren't specific. Cups are used as a

general guide. There are sometimes however limits to how small we can make

your breasts without adding additional risks and complications.

The second most common question would be about scars and do they go away.

So, all surgery leaves scars. Most scars will fade in about 6 to 12 months

but the scars will be there in some form or another.

Keep in mind that not everyone makes the same types of scars and this is largely genetic.

Some people make pale thin scars while others tend to make thicker scars.

Breast scars are generally excellent though and we use the latest technology in silicon taping

and lasers to make sure your scars are the best they can possibly be.

A breast reduction will leave a scar around the areola which is the darker skin around

the nipple. One vertically up and down under the areola and one horizontally

side-to-side, beneath the breast. These will typically be hidden by your bra after the surgery.

Question 3: will I be able to breastfeed and/or will my

nipples lose feeling? Well, there's some conflicting scientific research,

the bottom line is that not all patients are able to breastfeed after a breast

reduction. The tricky thing is that a lot of women with large breasts who haven't had

a breast reduction also have difficulty breastfeeding. So, it's hard to know for

sure what the real percentages are. It's also important to know that there is

a small chance of losing sensation to the nipple or even losing a part of the

nipple areola itself. Although this is extremely rare. We also reduce the size

or diameter of the areola along with the breast reduction,

so the nipple is in proportion to the new breast sizev

Question 4: are breast reductions covered by medical insurance?

Yes, although it does depend on what level of

insurance cover you have. The Medicare item number is 45523.

So check with your insurance company if you're covered for that item number.

Question 5: is it possible for my breasts to grow back?

Not exactly, but your breasts can enlarge with pregnancy, breastfeeding and weight gain as you get

older. Fortunately it is often possible to have a second reduction if you need one.

What women used to refer to as their "breasts growing back" was more often a

loss of the post-surgical shape we refer to as "bottoming out". the newer breast

The newer breast reduction techniques shape the breast to give a more long-lasting shape.

Well, that's it. There my Top 5 breast reduction questions.

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