Everything You Need to Know About Breast Reduction - Part 1 - Beauty and the Surgeon Episode 169

Back pain, skin irritation, discomfort while being active or even sleeping are just a few of the day-to-day difficulties of having oversized breasts. Breast reduction surgery is a life-changing procedure with both functional and aesthetic benefits. Who is a candidate? Will insurance cover the procedure? In part one Dr. Martin and Amy talk about what you need to know before having breast reduction surgery. Questions for your surgeon: ● Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? ● Am I a good candidate for this procedure? ● What surgical technique is recommended for me? ● Where and how will you perform my surgery? ● What are the risks and potential complications with a breast reduction? ● Will I be able to breastfeed? ● Will I lose sensation to my nipple/areola? ● How are complications handled? ● How can I expect my breasts to look/age over time? Comments, questions, clarifications? Leave a voicemail 303-630-9038 Email: [email protected] Website: www.jasonmartinmd.com Instagram: @beautyandthesurgeonpodcast TikTok: @jasonmartinmd Verify your plastic surgeon is board-certified at https://www.plasticsurgery.org Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:13 Breast Reduction Statistics 4:23 What a Breast Reduction CAN do 9:34 What a Breast Reduction CAN’T do 10:39 Who is a candidate for Breast Reduction? 11:39 Will insurance cover Breast Reduction surgery? 19:58 Types of Breast Reduction 27:10 Choosing a surgeon 29:49 What to expect at the consultation