{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":["Service","SurgicalProcedure"],"subjectOf":{"@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Am I a Candidate for breast reduction surgery?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Ideal candidates are in non-smoking and in good general health. Breast reduction is typically only performed on fully developed adults, but adolescents may be considered in extenuating circumstances. Patients should be at a stable and healthy weight.","name":"Am I a Candidate for breast reduction surgery? Answer","@id":"https:\/\/www.licksteinplasticsurgery.com\/breast-surgery\/breast-reduction\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.licksteinplasticsurgery.com\/breast-surgery\/breast-reduction\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Will my breast reduction surgery be covered by insurance?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Some health insurance plans provide coverage for breast reduction surgery if the patient is seeking a breast reduction due to pain or debilitating discomfort that is caused by the size or weight of their breasts.","name":"Will my breast reduction surgery be covered by insurance? Answer","@id":"https:\/\/www.licksteinplasticsurgery.com\/breast-surgery\/breast-reduction\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.licksteinplasticsurgery.com\/breast-surgery\/breast-reduction\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What are the risks of breast reduction surgery?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"All surgical procedures carry some risk. Risks may be reduced when the procedure is performed by an experienced, board-certified surgeon and the patient follows all post-operative instructions. Complications from breast reduction surgery are rare, but can include infection, bleeding, or changes in sensation.","name":"What are the risks of breast reduction surgery? Answer","@id":"https:\/\/www.licksteinplasticsurgery.com\/breast-surgery\/breast-reduction\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.licksteinplasticsurgery.com\/breast-surgery\/breast-reduction\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I breastfeed after breast reduction surgery?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"We generally advise patients who wish to breastfeed to wait until after childbirth to have breast reduction surgery. Although patients are typically able to breastfeed after breast reduction, there is a chance milk production may be limited.","name":"Can I breastfeed after breast reduction surgery? 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Answer","@id":"https:\/\/www.licksteinplasticsurgery.com\/breast-surgery\/breast-reduction\/#Answer4"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.licksteinplasticsurgery.com\/breast-surgery\/breast-reduction\/#Question4"}],"name":"Breast Reduction Surgery Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)","@id":"https:\/\/www.licksteinplasticsurgery.com\/breast-surgery\/breast-reduction\/#FAQPage"},"areaServed":[{"@type":"State","url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Florida","name":"Florida","@id":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Florida"},{"@type":"City","url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jupiter,_Florida","name":"Jupiter ","@id":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jupiter,_Florida"},{"@type":"City","url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Port_St._Lucie,_Florida","name":"Port St. Lucie","@id":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Port_St._Lucie,_Florida"},{"@type":"City","url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/West_Palm_Beach,_Florida","name":"West Palm Beach ","@id":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/West_Palm_Beach,_Florida"}],"description":"Breast reduction surgery, also called \u201creduction mammaplasty,\u201d is a surgical procedure to reduce the size and weight of the breasts. Patients undergo breast reduction surgery for a variety of reasons; some seek relief from neck, back, and shoulder pain caused by excessively heavy breasts, while some have an aesthetic goal of a more proportionate appearance.  At Lickstein Plastic Surgery, serving Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, Tequesta, North Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, and Wellington, each patient receives a personalized treatment plan to suit their desired results. Breast reduction surgery typically takes several hours to complete. Our surgeons will usually create an incision around the areola, extending down in a vertical line and then across the crease of the breast, similar in shape to an anchor. Typically, the nipple remains intact and affixed to the underlying tissue, preserving the normal sensitivity. After excess tissue is excised, the breast and nipple are lifted and reshaped. The areola is typically reduced in size.","followup":"After breast reduction surgery, patients typically experience some swelling and bruising. Most patients return to work after two weeks. Exercise and strenuous physical activity is restricted for approximately six weeks.","medicineSystem":"WesternConventional","procedureType":"PercutaneousProcedure","name":"Breast Reduction","relevantSpecialty":"PlasticSurgery","additionalType":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Breast_reduction","url":"https:\/\/www.licksteinplasticsurgery.com\/breast-surgery\/breast-reduction\/","@id":"https:\/\/www.licksteinplasticsurgery.com\/breast-surgery\/breast-reduction\/"}