Simon G Talbot, MD
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Breast Reduction
What to Expect

A breast mammoplasty is also known as a breast reduction. A breast reduction is a surgical procedure to remove excess breast tissue and skin to reduce the size of the breast. 

This procedure is performed through a wise-pattern, or "anchor" incision with removal of breast tissue, fat and skin. This is an incision around the areola, a vertical incision down the center of the breast, and a horizontal incision at the base of the breast within the inframammary fold. One drain is placed at each breast and is removed 24 hours after surgery. All stitches will dissolve except one stitch at the base of each breast which is removed 10-14 days after surgery.

A breast reduction can sometimes be covered by insurance if medically necessary. Each insurance company is different and has a specific set of guidelines. Often this includes (but is not limited to):
  • Neck, back or shoulder pain
  • Restriction of physical activity
  • Shoulder grooving from bra straps
  • Amount of breast tissue to be removed
During your consultation, Dr. Talbot will determine the amount of breast tissue to be removed. 
For more information, download: breast_reduction.docx
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  • The Practice
    • Dr. Talbot >
      • Dr. Talbot's CV
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    • Volunteer Work
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    • Hand Surgery >
      • Nerve Compression Syndromes
      • DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis
      • Dupuytren's Disease
      • Trigger Finger
      • Ganglion Cyst
      • Basic Guidelines After Surgery
    • Body Contouring >
      • Abdominoplasty
      • Panniculectomy
      • Mastopexy
      • Breast Reduction
      • Brachioplasty
      • Thigh Lift
      • Gynecomastia
  • Documents
  • Research