Breast Reduction

Name: Breast Reduction
Brand: Egrari
Rating: 4.8 (1258 reviews)

Large, heavy breasts can be very difficult to live with. The body can appear out of proportion and unbalanced, and the breast tissue is so heavy it can begin to sag and droop, even in younger women. Along with the appearance, various uncomfortable symptoms can arise, such as chafing, rashes, deep grooves in shoulders from bra straps, and back pain.

In years of doing thousands of breast reduction in Seattle surgeries, Dr. Egrari always tells his patients that this is one of the most gratifying operations in plastic surgery due to how much it improves his patients’ quality of life.

You May Be A Candidate For Breast Reduction Surgery...

If you have large, heavy breasts which cause breathing difficulties
If you have back, shoulder, and neck pain, poor posture, bra-strap indentations, and chafing or rashes beneath your breasts.
If you have excessive breast size which decreases your sense of attractiveness and self-confidence.
If large breasts interfere with normal daily activities or with exercise.
If you have difficulty finding clothing that fits properly, our breast reduction in Bellevue may be right for you.
If you feel that your breasts are disproportional to the rest of your body or are distracting to others.

Intended Results

To deliver more attractive contour and smaller breast size
To provide freedom from health problems associated with excessively large breasts
To improve self-image
To offer the ability to find clothing that fits as it should
To achieve a more attractive, balanced figure by bringing harmony to the overall body appearance

Breast Reduction Before & After Photos

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Breast Reduction Procedure Description

Incisions are made around the pigmented area (the nipple-areolar complex) and extend vertically below the nipple and in the fold under the breast. The nipple-areolar complex, while intact, is moved to the desired location and excess breast tissue, fat, and skin are removed. The areola can also be reduced by removing skin around the perimeter to complement the reduced breast size. The breast reduction procedure, also known as “reduction mammoplasty”, is done under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. Occasionally, liposuction is performed with our breast reduction in Seattle procedure to eliminate some portion of excess fat.

Dr. Egrari uses a highly advanced liposuction device that reduces discomfort and any negative side effects from the procedure. After sufficient tissue and fat have been removed, sutures are placed deep within the breast tissue to provide support for the weight of the breasts. The incision is then closed, and you will rest for a period in our luxurious recovery suite prior to returning home. In some cases, only a vertical incision is necessary for breast reduction. The innovative technique of “free nipple graft” is appropriate for women who have excessively large and pendulous breasts.

Recuperation And Healing After Breast Reduction Surgery

The incisions are covered with light dressing, and the breasts are placed in a bra. The bra holds the breasts comfortably during initial healing and helps to keep all the tissues firmly in place during recovery.
Occasionally, drains are used for the first 24 hours.
Initial discomfort subsides daily and can be controlled with oral medication.
Scars will fade tremendously in 6 to 12 months. A total scar control program will be presented to all patient undergoing this operation.
Breast reduction surgery will probably reduce the ability to breastfeed.

What To Expect After Breast Reduction Surgery

Many women report almost immediate relief from discomfort or pain in their back, neck, and shoulders.

Your posture will likely improve with the removal of additional weight on your chest, further alleviating discomfort and chronic pain. Bras and other clothing will fit better and accentuate your newly-balanced figure. It has been commonly observed that women who undergo breast reduction tend to exercise more, feel good about themselves, eat better, and ultimately lose more weight.

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Other Treatment Options With Breast Reduction

An additional procedure that enhances results is liposuction of the axillary area to reduce excess fatty areas around the breasts. Liposuction for breast reduction has been widely debated in medical circles. Generally, this is not the standard of care and should not be employed as the primary method of reducing breast size. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons offers additional information on breast reduction surgery at https://www.plasticsurgery.org/.

Insurance Guidelines For Breast Reduction

Dr. Egrari is not a participating provider for health insurance.

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Get Your Breast Reduction From An Accomplished Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Egrari has owned and operated The Egrari Plastic Surgery Center in Bellevue for nearly 25 years, and has garnered a reputation for his artistry and skill. He is one of the top Bellevue plastic surgeons who is double board-certified, well-respected for his contributions to advanced plastic surgery, and a member of a range of professional committees and groups. Our staff is committed to providing the highest quality care and providing all the information you need throughout treatment to provide a deeper level of understanding.

If you struggle with oversized breasts that cause pain or discomfort, let us help you. Visit our gallery to see images of patients who have undergone our breast reduction in Bellevue surgery performed by our accomplished plastic surgeon, Dr. Egrari.

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WE ARE OPEN!

We have been fully operational since May of 2020. With patience and with care, we all are returning to normalcy. Our office continues to use safety protocols, and we are eager to see you.

ALTHOUGH OPEN, WE ARE HERE FOR YOU VIRTUALLY AS WELL

For patients who desire a virtual consultation, this option is available.
Our virtual web consultations can be done right in the comfort of your own home. All you need is a secure Internet connection and a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
If you would like to have a VIRTUAL CONSULTATION or have any questions, please give us a call at (425) 827-7878 or contact us via our website to set up your virtual consultation today.

PRACTICE POLICY UPDATE FOR CORONAVIRUS (Covid-19):

Updated May 2022
We have been fully operational since May of 2020. This includes skincare and our non-invasive center (ENIC).
We know that so much of this pandemic caused an inconvenience for you, but we are delighted to see a return to normalcy.
We will continue to be vigilant in our approach to Covid 19. For over two decades, we have considered safety as our most important prerogative — and there has never been a more important time to put that to use.
Here are some things we’re doing to ensure you are protected and that we maintain this facility as a Non-Covid Care (NCC) zone:

Patient Flow and Clinical Office Space

We now have a well-tested protocol of texting patients for control of flow for consultations.
We are assigning everyone to hourly wipe-downs of high-use areas with approved sanitizing wipes.
We are asking that no one wait in the waiting area.
We are coming up with protocols for room wipe-downs after each patient visit.
Every staff member will always wear a mask while in the office.
Every staff member will sanitize or wash hands after every interaction.
Implementation of virtual pre-ops, nursing visits, and questions.

Operating Room Experience

Similar precautions and questionnaires will be provided to establish Covid-19 Clear Status.
All staff will always wear a mask. All staff will always wear gloves.
Hand washing will be done for any patient interaction.
Specific wipe-down of our operating room, recovery, and pre-op areas will be performed.
We will minimize accompanying caretakers to only one. Those caretakers will be treated just like the patients.
Anesthesia Experience
Every anesthesia staff will wear goggles and other protective equipment during intubation.
Our anesthesiologists have been fully trained and are implementing all precautions for prevention of Covid-19 spread.
All circuits will be changed between each patient.
Full wipe-down of surfaces and floors will be performed.
We will implement a time-out protocol to confirm the Covid-19 Clear Status of every patient.

As you can see, we are taking this very seriously. We fully understand that this will cause some inconvenience in the short term, but realize that it is for the best.
Although Covid-19 has been a serious issue, we are seeing a resumption of normalcy. We continue to monitor this situation on a real-time basis, and we will not sit back until we know that we have done everything possible to avoid unnecessary exposure.
When you see us in action, you’ll realize that you have put your trust in the right practice.
Here are some links that might be useful:
State of Washington Department of Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always here to answer your questions!
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