Dr. Ted
  Eisenberg

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast Reduction FAQ

A breast reduction, or reduction mammaplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure that reduces the size and weight of a woman's breasts to make them in proportion with the rest of her body.

The breast surgery is performed only by Dr. Ted Eisenberg, a double board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years experience-not by another surgeon or a resident.

Breast surgery is performed at Nazareth Hospital one of the finest hospitals in the region, which is conveniently located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. You will be in the safety of the operating room, cared for by experienced and competent professionals.

Many women report that they got relief from their neck and back pain almost overnight. While they were mainly hoping for relief from physical discomfort, they are pleasantly surprised that they look better, too. They feel that their figure is finally in proportion; they are delighted that they can buy proper-fitting clothes (tops that match the bottoms). They tell us that people are talking to their face and not to their breasts!

Women tell us that they have a little bit of soreness for a few days after breast surgery but much less than they expected. This is because the operation mostly involves the soft tissue, as opposed to the stretching of skin and muscle necessary for a breast augmentation.

Breast reduction patients can generally return to aerobics in two to three weeks and upper body weightlifting in six weeks.

Sensation to the breast, including the nipple and areola, may be altered and may be decreased or lost permanently, but this is rare.

After breast reduction surgery, nursing may be possible, although bottle supplementation may be necessary. However, not all women are naturally able to breast feed, whether or not they have breast surgery.

Each patient's mammogram needs are evaluated on an individual basis. The American Cancer Society recommends that women have a yearly mammogram beginning at age 40; we recommend that a woman with a family history of breast cancer (a mother or a sister) have a mammogram before breast surgery no matter what her age.

There is no increased risk of developing breast cancer from having breast reduction surgery. Postoperative breast X-rays or mammography can still be performed. The breast reduction operation does not increase the risk of breast malignancy nor does it interfere with the proper examination and detection of tumors should they occur at any time in the future.

Some insurance companies will pay for a breast reduction if they consider it medically necessary. After your consultation, Dr. Eisenberg will send photographs and a predetermination letter to the medical director of your insurance company, who will then determine whether or not you meet their criteria.