Hi, I'm Richard bloom from Re. Plastic Surgery in Melbourne, Australia.
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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