Procedure: Bilateral breast reduction.

Patient Concerns: This 39 year old female was 5’2” tall, weighed 220 pounds and wore a 46FFF brassiere.

Dr. Markus’ Treatment: Bilateral breast reduction was performed with free nipple-areolar grafts. Patients with severe breast hypertrophy and a long distance from the breast crease to the nipple and areola (marked drooping) are good candidates for this type of procedure. The free nipple areolar grafts allow the doctor to shape the breasts well and achieve good anterior/posterior projection without the risk of loss of the nipple/areola.

Preoperatively, the breasts were symmetrical. Approximately 6 pounds of tissue was removed from each breast. The patient’s breast size was changed from a 46FFF to a 46C/D.

Patient Comments: “I would recommend breast reduction surgery to anyone in a heartbeat. I had no pain and no problems. I am very glad I did it. Dr. Markus was wonderful and very attentive. The staff was wonderful as well.”