Dallas Breast Reduction, - performed by Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Fred Hackney

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Female Breast Reduction

Female breast reduction is the procedure designed to relieve the discomfort caused by large, heavy breasts as well as enhance your over all appearance. Excess breast tissue and skin are removed and the breasts are made smaller and firmer. The nipple and pigmented area around the nipple is reduced and repositioned higher.

You may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery if your breasts are proportionately too large for your frame; your breasts are so heavy they cause back, neck or shoulder pain; there is skin irritation under your breasts or indentations in your shoulders from tight bra straps; or your physical activity is restricted due to the size and weight of your breasts.

The incisions are made around the areola (the pigmented area around the nipple) and from the bottom edge of the areola down to the crease under the breast and beneath the beast in its natural fold. Excess tissue and skin is removed, the nipple is repositioned higher, and the breast is made smaller. After breast reduction there are no stitches to remove and usually no drains are used. You may gradually resume your activities during the first two weeks after their breast reduction surgery, and should refrain from strenuous exercise for four weeks. Most patients are very pleased with the results of their breast reduction and enjoy the overall improvement in their physical appearance.

In some patients who only require a minor breast reduction, the procedure can be done with the incision limited to around the areola and from the bottom of the areola down to the natural crease under the breast, without the incision in the crease under the breast. This is called a short scar breast reduction.

It is also possible to reduce the breast using liposuction. This has been called the “scarless” breast reduction; however there are small scars less than one-half inch long. This breast reduction is not appropriate for all patients, and only a few select patients are candidates for this procedure.

During your consultation with Dr. Hackney he can help you decide which type of breast reduction is best for you. Click here to schedule a consultation.

Male Breast Reduction

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Breast reduction surgery can also be used to reduce the size of enlarged male breasts, a condition known as gynecomastia. This condition often occurs in the early teenage years and may persist into adulthood. Dr. Hackney uses tumescent and ultrasonic liposuction (UAL) to perform male breast reduction surgery.  The ultrasonic breast reduction technique is especially effective for removing the fibrous male breast tissue. In addition some patients may need a small incision around the inside of the nipple to remove the dense glandular breast tissue under the nipple.  Male breast reduction surgery is usually performed in a hospital or surgery center. The patient is most often returned home the day of surgery and depending on the extent of the surgery is able to return to usual activities in one to two weeks, and routine exercise in four weeks. A compression garment is worn after the surgery for four weeks to enhance the appearance of a firmer, flatter chest.

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