Breast Reduction in Charlotte, NC

• Breast reduction surgery alleviates issues caused by excessively large breasts, such as chronic pain and limited physical activity.
• Dr. Vincent Voci, a Charlotte plastic surgeon, performs this procedure to remove surplus fat, skin, and tissue and reshape the breasts to a smaller, more proportionate size.
• The surgery not only provides relief and restores well-being but also boosts self-esteem by reducing self-consciousness and enhancing comfort in one's skin.

When breasts become excessively large and begin to impede a woman's quality of life, breast reduction surgery can provide a necessary solution. This procedure involves the removal of surplus fat, skin, and tissue, along with reshaping the breasts to achieve a smaller, more proportionate size. By addressing issues such as chronic neck and back pain associated with larger breasts, as well as limitations on physical activities, Charlotte plastic surgeon Dr. Vincent Voci offers relief and restoration of well-being through this transformative surgery. Furthermore, the procedure plays a crucial role in bolstering a woman's self-esteem by reducing self-consciousness and allowing her to feel more comfortable in her skin. 

During breast reduction surgery, surgeon skill is important. In addition to minimizing scarring, there will be a focus on maintaining a healthy blood supply to the nipple areola complex. This is essential because once the nipple and areola are repositioned, blood vessels will work to reestablish blood flow in order to prevent discoloration of the nipple and loss of feeling. Excess breast tissue is generally removed through a liposuction method and loose skin will also be surgically removed. 

An “anchor” incision is one of the most commonly used techniques during this surgery. During this approach, an incision is made around the areola, which extends down to follow the natural curve and crease of the breast. It is also referred to as a vertical “T”. Once the breast is resized and reshaped, the nipple and areola will be repositioned and then the lift will be performed so the breast sits higher on the chest. The incisions will generally include absorbable stitches on the inside of the breast. There are variations to this incision pattern that can be used depending on breast size and aesthetic goals.  

The results following breast reduction surgery should remain the same as long as a significant amount of weight gain does not occur. The natural aging process and gravity will, over time, change the laxity of a woman’s breast, but the size should remain steady if there is not a pregnancy or weight gain that follows.

One of the drawbacks to having excessively large breasts is an enlarged areola (the slightly darker area surrounding the nipple). Thankfully, breast reduction surgery corrects this. Since the incision occurs around the areola, it is a relatively simple technique to trim away the desired amount of areola and reshape it into a smaller size so it looks proportional with the new breast size and shape.

This varies depending on the patient’s aesthetic and physical goals. After breast reduction surgery, it is common to go down a complete cup size, if not two.