Breast Reduction or Reshaping
- Shoulder, back, and neck pain.
- Shoulder grooving and rashes under the breasts.
- Poor posture.
- Difficulty finding clothes that fit well.
- Limitations in activities such as running or working out.
- A “matronly appearance” women may feel is unattractive.
- Self-consciousness from the attention their breasts draw.
Breast reduction or reshaping surgery can address these issues and help in cases where diet and exercise may have failed. As a plastic surgeon, I use the procedure not just to reduce the size of the breasts but also to create the most attractive appearance possible.
REAL PATIENT STORY
Left: 54 year old before surgery. Right: 54 year old six weeks following a breast reduction with reshaping by Dr. Duncan.
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What to Expect
My Approach to Breast Reduction or Reshaping
The breast reduction I conduct is more of a breast reshaping. Through consultation with patients and based on my years of experience, I revise the breasts to a smaller size that works well with the patients’ frame.
Changes in medical insurance mean that some doctors have an incentive to surgically complete a breast reduction as quickly as possible. However, I believe that attention to detail is more important than attention to the bottom line. That’s why I take the time necessary to ensure that:
What you can expect with breast reduction or reshaping
Plastic Surgical Associates of Fort Collins provides an in-house suite of operating rooms. We are fully accredited by AAAASF and use only board certified anesthesiologists and ACLS licensed support staff.
Patients receive general anesthesia to stay comfortable during surgery. When I perform a breast reduction and reshaping, I do so by:
Adding this support can keep the breast in its proper position, even when a patient is lying down. It also can provide more lift and perkiness as the patient ages.
If you are interested in any of our available positions, please submit a resume and cover letter to acarpenter@drdianeduncan.com.