Breast Reduction

[Anonymous]

Anyone had it done? I'd love to hear your experiences, recommendations, etc. I'm also interested in how much it cost.

[Anonymous]

Yes. I did it in 1991 or 1992 (can't remember exactly), when I was about 20. It was a great decision for me. It alleviated a lot of back pain that I didn't even fully realize I had until it was gone. I can't remember how much it was, but it was totally paid for by insurance in my case. The one downside was that my milk production was severely limited.

[Anonymous]

Op here. Thanks for the reply. My nursing days are over, so the milk production thing is ok for me.

What was the recuperation like?

[Anonymous]

I don't remember it as being too bad. But I do recall being in bed for a while. Sorry I don't have more insight (memory) on that one...

[Anonymous]

I would love to hear recommendations on doctors in the area. I am planning on doing a BR too. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

9:10 am poster here. Sorry, mine was done out of state. I seem to recall this being discussed before though. You might want to search the archives and see what turns up.

[Anonymous]

Dr. Feledy at
www.belmontplasticsurgery.com
He has training in cosmetic and reconstructive (which is extra training that many plastic surgeon's don't do). He did a BR on my friend and she looks great. She told me he did special training for cancer patients where he removes the cancer and can build a breast from skin he takes from the patient's tummy tuck reconnecting all the blood vessels and nerves.....that's why she trusted him with the reduction.

[Anonymous]

I had great results with Dr. Fleury. However, he is expensive and not very supportive of working with your insurance.

[Anonymous]

I am trying to decide on this as well.

I had a consult with Dr. Fleury and agree he is great--very patient and makes sure to answer every question, treats you with respect. I actually was given his name by a female friend who is a physician and a patient of his.
A good friend of mine had her reduction done by Dr. Scott Spear at Georgetown. I also went to him for a consultation. He is a breast guru--I think cancer reconstructions, cosmetic reductions, lifts and implants are pretty much all he does. However, his bedside manner is pleasant but isn't as comforting as Dr. Fleury's, and I hated his office set-up--a terrible voice mail system (one of those deals where you press 1 for the surgery department, go into a new menu to select 1 for the dept of plastic surgery, then another menu where you make another selection, and then get sent into Dr. Spears assistants voice mail. The thought of having a post-op emergency and having to navigate that mess was a huge turnoff. Both Dr. Spear and Dr. Fleury were in the $15k-$18k range for bi-lateral reduction.

I found a good book called "When Less is More", a breast surgeon's guide to all the things to consider when getting a breast reduction, and bought it used on the web for a couple of bucks. Helpful information, though not something to leave out on the coffee table.