Texas Breast Reduction — Dr. David M. Turner

Providing expert reduction mammoplasty to patients in Austin, Round Rock and San Marcos, TX

What is Breast Reduction?

An overly large bust line can have a negative effect on your health and self-confidence. As a result, many women throughout Texas choose breast reduction to reshape their exceptionally large breasts. At Dr. David M. Turner's practice in Austin, TX, the aim of breast reduction is to give you smaller, shapelier breasts that are in proportion to the rest of your body.

With breast reduction, or reduction mammoplasty, our patients are able to live more comfortable and satisfactory lives. Dr. Turner and his staff attract women from Round Rock, San Marcos and across the Austin area who are looking for board-certified breast reduction in a friendly and professional environment.

How is Breast Reduction Performed?

Breast reduction requires general anesthesia and usually takes about two to three and a half hours to complete. The most common reduction mammoplasty procedure involves an anchor-shaped incision that circles the areola and extends down in a vertical line. The incision will then follow the natural curve of the crease beneath the breast. Excess breast tissue, fat and skin are removed, and the nipples and remaining underlying tissues are relocated to a higher position. The skin from both sides of the breast is then brought down and around the areola, shaping the new contour of the breast, and sutured.

The length of your stay will mainly be determined by the extent of the breast reduction. In Austin, we have active patients who are understandably eager to go home on the day of the surgery, but sometimes they need to remain with us for one to two days.

Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Reduction?

Large breasts can dominate your appearance and make your body look disproportionate. They also can make exercising difficult or even impossible. In fact, you may be a good candidate for Dr. Turner's breast reduction in Austin if you are experiencing any of the following:

• Back, neck and shoulder pain
• Infections under the breasts
• Rashes and excessive sweating
• Poor posture
• Sores or deep groves made across the shoulders from your bra straps
• Skin problems
• Psychological distress
• Unable to take part in sports or other physical activity
• Difficult to find clothes that fit properly

If you are at least age 18, have realistic expectations and are in good health, then you will be considered for breast reduction. Please set up an initial consultation with Dr. Turner, and he can determine the best solution for you.

What is the Recovery Process for Breast Reduction?

When you have active patients like our residents of Austin, breast reduction recovery can vary. You should be up and about in a day or two, but your breasts may still ache occasionally for a couple of weeks. Most patients return to work within 14 days. However, you should avoid any strenuous activity for at least six weeks and limit your exercises to stretching and swimming.

Results of Austin Breast Reduction: Before and After Pictures

Most patients are pleased with the smaller, lighter and firmer breasts they achieve after breast reduction. If you undergo the procedure, you can be freed from the physical discomfort of large breasts. Plus, your body will be better proportioned, offering newfound confidence.

For patients considering breast reduction in Austin, before and after pictures can be very helpful when deciding on a surgeon. By exploring these photos, you will gain a good insight into what can be achieved with surgery.

What are Austin Breast Reduction Costs?

Dr. Turner and his staff in Texas will be happy to discuss with you, on an individual basis, Austin breast reduction prices. Our experience and expertise has helped hundreds of people in the Austin region, including patients in Round Rock and San Marcos. Please schedule a consultation with us today and learn first-hand why we have become a top destination for breast reduction in Austin.