Beavercreek
Plastic Surgery Center

Emergency
Calls Monitored
24 Hours

937-429-7307

BEAVERCREEK

Dr. David J. Ettinger, M.D.

3359 Kemp Rd., Suite 200, Beavercreek OH 45434

Breast reduction is a surgical procedure to decrease the size of a woman's breasts. Fat, glandular tissue, and skin are removed from the breasts to make them smaller in size, lighter in weight, and firmer.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the goals of the procedure?

To make the breasts smaller, better shaped, and in proportion with the rest of the woman's body; and to decrease the physical discomforts caused by large, pendulous breasts.

How long will the surgery take?

Breast reduction procedures require 3 1/2 - 4 hours to perform. This surgery is done at the hospital as an outpatient basis under general anesthesia.

What can I expect after surgery?

Your breasts will be bandaged with gauze and foam tape and you will be wearing a surgical bra. Your dressings will be removed 1-3 days after surgery and your sutures will be removed in 10-14 days. You will continue to wear your surgical bra for several weeks. You may experience mild to moderate discomfort for the first week. Swelling and bruising should subside in 2-4 weeks.

When can I return to work?

Most patients return to work in 2 weeks.

| Breast Surgery Procedures |
| Breast Augmentation |Breast Lift|
| Breast Reconstruction | Breast Reduction |