Breast Reduction in Kelowna
Breast reduction removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to improve the shape and proportion of the breasts and help relieve neck and back pain.
Comfort and natural proportion
Breast reduction improves the shape and natural proportions of your breasts relative to the rest of your body and can help alleviate physical problems associated with larger breasts, such as neck and back pain. Large breasts often interfere with normal daily and physical activities, which is why breast reduction is considered a reconstructive procedure.
Liposuction techniques are sometimes combined with reduction methods, and where only fat removal is needed, liposuction may be the only procedure required. Dr. Peterson will discuss the best method for you during your consultation.
Breast Reduction: the procedure, results and recovery
The procedure
One method uses a keyhole or racquet-shaped incision around the areola and down to the breast crease; for larger breasts, an inverted-T or anchor-shaped pattern may be used. Incision lines fade with time and are hidden by swimsuits or bras.
The nipple, which remains attached to its original blood and nerve supply, is repositioned, the areola is reduced, and the underlying breast tissue is reduced, lifted and sculpted. Layered sutures support the newly shaped breasts. The procedure requires general anaesthesia and is carried out on a day care basis.
Results
The results of your surgery are immediately apparent, and as swelling and incision lines reduce with time, your new shape will continue to improve.
Recovery
You may be required to wear a support bra to minimize swelling and support the breasts as they heal. Before you leave you will be given detailed information about medication, avoiding infection, and when to follow up with Dr. Peterson.
Before undergoing any cosmetic surgical procedure, consult with your physician and your plastic surgeon to determine if cosmetic surgery is an appropriate choice for you.
Breast Reduction results
Before and after photos of a breast reduction patient of Dr. Peterson.
Results may vary. Every patient is different; photos are shown for general information and are not a guarantee of your outcome.
Dr. Brian D. Peterson
BSc, MD, FRCSC, FACS · Board-certified plastic surgeon
- Founder and Medical Director, Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
- Associate Professor, University of British Columbia
- Fellowship Director, Aesthetic & Breast Surgery, UBC
- Past President, Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2007)
Dr. Brian D. Peterson entered his specialty practice in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Kelowna in 1992, after fellowship training in breast and aesthetic surgery. The primary focus of his practice is aesthetic cosmetic plastic surgery, and he lectures internationally.
Dr. Peterson and his team are dedicated to an exceptional standard of patient education and care. No matter the scale of your cosmetic goals, each case is treated with an extraordinary level of dedication and attention to detail.
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