Low Cost Breast Reduction – Before-After Photos

What makes Cosmetic Harmony's breast reduction so unique?

We have gone beyond the standard breast reduction technique. We create an internal hammock with layers of sutures that support the underlying breast to the pectoral muscle in nicely rounded shape. This is one of our signature procedures.

The benefits to the patient are enormous:

• The breast is not supported by the skin along, but also by the pectoral muscle assuring the client longer lasting and more permanent lift
• Breast will look rounder and fuller
• The breast holds its shape during physical activities
• It is much nicer to the touch
• Many of our patient state that their breasts have the appearance of a 20 year old woman.
• It is like having an internal bra

While we can't guarantee the same results to every patient, we have experience great satisfaction from our clients.

Breast Reduction Before & After Photos

Here you can view actual patient before and after photographs from surgeons who are SCCP members and certified by Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery. These before and after photographs represent typical results; however, not everyone who undergoes plastic surgery will achieve the same before and after results view gallery.

Breast Reduction Cost

Cost for breast reduction varies from region to region. A surgeon's cost for breast reduction may fluctuate based on his or her experience, the type and cost of breast implants used, as well as geographic office location. In the Eastern US, the average cost is $4,400 for the surgeon's fee plus all the additional fees, while in the western cost the average surgeons fee is $4,800

Additional Fees:

• Outpatient surgical facility fees
• Anesthesia fees for surgery
• Prescriptions for medication
• Post-surgery bra
• Medical tests

An all inclusive average price in the US could range between $7,800 - $8,200

Ideal Candidate

Breast reduction surgery is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

A breast reduction is a good option for you if:

• You do not smoke
• You have realistic expectations
• One breast is lower than the other
• Your nipples and areolas point downward
• You are not overweight (i.e. your BMI is <30)
• You have stretched skin and enlarged areolas
• You are physically healthy and maintain a stable weight
• You are happy with your breast size, but not their positions
• When unsupported, your nipples fall below the breast crease
• Your breasts have a flatter, elongated shape or are pendulous
• You are concerned by the feeling that your breasts sag, have lost shape and volume

Breast Reduction - Your New Look

Of all cosmetic surgery procedures, breast reduction results in the quickest body-image changes. You'll be rid of the physical discomfort of oversize breasts, your body will look better proportioned, and clothes will fit you better. However, as much as you may have desired these changes, you'll need time to adjust to your new image-as will your family and friends. Be patient with yourself.

Breast Reduction Incision

There are three common – choice of skin incision is dependent on amount of excess skin and amount of lift and reduction required.

Surgery and Anesthesia

Breast reduction surgery may be performed in a hospital, an outpatient surgery center. If you are admitted to the hospital, your stay will be a short one. The surgery itself usually takes three to four hours, but may take longer in some cases. Breast reduction is performed under general anesthesia. You'll be asleep through the entire operation.

Postoperative Recovery

When your procedure is complete, dressings or bandages will be applied to the incisions. Your breasts will be supported in a bra or soft elastic tape. In some cases a small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect.

It is essential that you keep your tapes intact, clean and dry. The first postoperative appointment with your doctor is only a visual checkup no tapes will be replaced. This bra should be worn at all times for 4 weeks or as the doctor advices to provide adequate support and protection. Underwire bras should not be worn during this time. Your first postoperative appointment is usually around 3-5 days.

Specific Risks of Breast Reduction

The decision to have breast reduction surgery is extremely personal and you'll have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable.

During your personal consultation the doctor and anesthesiologist will explain in detail the risks associated with surgery. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any risks or potential complications.

Breast reduction risks include:

• Infection
• Blood clots/DVT
• Anesthesia risks
• Fluid accumulation
• Poor wound healing
• Unfavorable scarring
• Bleeding (hematoma)
• Pain, which may persist
• Breast and nipple asymmetry
• Possibility of revision surgery
• Potential inability to breastfeed
• Excessive firmness of the breast
• Breast contour and shape irregularities
• Potential partial or total loss of nipple and areola
• Fatty tissue deep in the skin could die (fat necrosis)
• Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
• Potential loss of skin/tissue of breast where incisions meet each other
• Skin discoloration, permanent pigmentation changes, swelling and bruising
• Changes in nipple or breast sensation, which may be temporary or permanent
• Damage to deeper structures - such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles, and lungs - can occur and may be temporary or permanent
• Allergies to tape, suture materials and glues, blood products, topical preparations or injected agents. You should know that:
• The procedure can be performed at any age, but is best done when your breasts are fully developed
• Your ability to breastfeed following breast reduction may be limited; talk to your doctor if you are planning to nurse a baby.
• Changes in the breasts during pregnancy can alter the outcomes of previous breast reduction surgery; talk to your doctor if you are planning to have more children.
• Significant weight fluctuations can also alter the outcome of previous breast reduction; it is often recommended that you wait until you have reached your 'goal-weight' prior to breast reduction. Talk to your doctor if you are planning to lose weight.

"Most of the risks are very uncommon; some people may be at higher risk than others. Your doctor will discuss this with you during your consultation if any of these risks are specifically pertinent to you."

Although breast reduction surgery can be an effective procedure where the benefits significantly outweigh the risks, like everything in the practice of medicine and surgery, it is not an exact science. The degree of surgical success can be altered by how each individual's body responds to surgery and healing. Although good results are expected, there is no guarantee. In some situations, it may not be possible to achieve optimal results with a single surgical procedure; revision surgery may be necessary.

Be sure to ask questions: It's very important to ask questions about your procedure. It's natural to feel some anxiety, whether it's excitement for your anticipated new look or a bit of preoperative stress. Don't be shy about discussing these feelings and any specific concerns with your doctor or any of our staff members.