Breast Reduction in Scottsdale, AZ
Large, heavy breasts can be more of a burden than a gift, especially if their weight causes back and neck pain, along with sagging of the breasts. Breast reduction is a transformative procedure that gives women lifted, reshaped breasts that are more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, and greatly improves their quality of life. Work with Dr. Patti Flint to address your large breast concerns and enhance your breast appearance for a boost of confidence.
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Table of Contents
- See the Difference: Breast Reduction Before & After Photos
- Real Stories: Breast Reduction Patient Reviews
- Breast Reduction Cost in Scottsdale & Flexible Financing Options
- Why Choose Dr. Flint for Your Breast Reduction?
- Book Your Breast Reduction Consultation Today
- What Is a Breast Reduction?
- Benefits of a Breast Reduction
- Who Is an Ideal Candidate for a Breast Reduction?
- How a Breast Reduction Is Performed
- Breast Reduction Recovery & Aftercare
- What Results Can I Expect From Breast Reduction?
The surgery itself went beautifully, and even when I had a couple of minor complications afterward, she was there every step of the way. She addressed everything quickly, thoughtfully, and with so much care. She constantly reassured me that we’d get to a place where I’d be truly happy with my results- and she was absolutely right. The final outcome couldn’t have been better. Her attention to detail is incredible, and her work is both meticulous and natural-looking…
– M. B., Google Review
Breast Reduction Cost in Scottsdale & Flexible Financing Options
Breast reduction surgery is always customized to the patient’s needs and goals. National averages for a breast reduction range from $8,000 to over $12,000. The cost of a breast reduction in Scottsdale, AZ, varies based on the complexity of the procedure, the surgeon’s expertise, and additional fees, such as anesthesia and facility costs.
Dr. Flint will craft a custom surgical plan for you after your consultation. During this meeting, she will listen to your concerns and reasons for wanting a breast reduction, as well as your goals for the end result. She will explain the details of the procedure, show you before and after images, and give you a good idea of what to expect from the results. If you both agree that this procedure is right for you, her staff will provide you with your custom cost estimate.
To ensure you receive both excellent care and stunning results, Dr. Flint offers flexible financing options, so you never have to sacrifice safety and experience for cost.
Why Choose Dr. Flint for Your Breast Reduction?
Dr. Patti Flint is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience providing beautiful, natural-looking, and safe results to her patients. As a female plastic surgeon, Dr. Flint offers her patients greater insight into how certain results may affect clothing choices or lifestyle factors. She also understands many of the common aesthetic concerns female patients face. Her honesty and attention to detail set her apart as a discerning and trustworthy surgeon whose advice and opinions are highly valued in her field and the broader community.
Dr. Flint approaches each procedure, including breast reductions, with patient safety and education as paramount concerns. She encourages her patients to be as well-informed as possible, which leads to greater confidence and satisfaction.
Book Your Breast Reduction Consultation Today
Learn how a breast reduction can help you achieve aesthetic and functional harmony. Contact Dr. Patti Flint today at (480) 945-3300 or complete the contact form to request a consultation.
What Is a Breast Reduction?
A breast reduction is a unique plastic surgery procedure in that it serves both aesthetic and functional benefits: by reducing the size and weight of large, pendulous breasts, a breast reduction results in more comfort and a better breast aesthetic. This customizable procedure aims to reduce fat, glandular tissue, and excess skin of the breasts and resize the areolas for a more aesthetically and functionally beneficial result.
Your breast reduction will involve one of the following incision types, which are chosen based on the amount of necessary tissue revision:
Inverted T or Anchor Incision
This is a common incision type, reserved for patients with the most severe sagging or ptosis. The incision encircles the nipple-areolar complex (the entire nipple and darker skin around it), then runs vertically down, toward the bottom of the breast, where it then runs horizontally under the breast crease—the entire effect looks like an anchor or upside-down “T.” There is some risk of visible scarring, but this method allows for the most visibility and revision of breast sagging.
Lollipop or Vertical Incision
This is the more moderate incision, ideal for patients with a middling amount of necessary revision. The lollipop incision encircles the areola, then runs vertically down the breast pole to the bottom of the breast. This approach should only be utilized for modest reductions in younger patients with excellent skin quality.
Donut or Circumareolar Incision
The least invasive of the breast reduction incisions, the donut incision encircles the areola only and is ideal for minimal reductions alone. Candidates are also likely to have good skin elasticity, with little sagging.
Combination Liposuction
Dr. Flint may incorporate liposuction during a breast reduction in adjacent areas, such as armpit fat or chest roll fat. She chooses not to undergo liposuction of the breast itself, as it can lead to mammographic abnormalities.
Benefits of a Breast Reduction
A breast reduction is truly a wonderful procedure for women who are tired of having large breasts that cause back and neck pain, disrupt sleep, and complicate clothing choices. Additionally, this procedure reshapes the breasts, lifting them to a more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing position on the chest. Other benefits of breast reduction include:
- Immediate improvement from back, neck, and shoulder pain in many patients
- More proportionate breasts
- Firmer, perkier breasts
- Resized, uplifted areolae
- Improved self-confidence
- More clothing and bra options
- Eliminates skin irritation caused by large breasts and/or bra straps
Breast reduction surgery has some of the highest patient satisfaction ratings of any cosmetic procedure, as patients are typically seeking more than just aesthetic improvements, but freedom from burdensome and heavy breasts. Many of Dr. Flint’s patients remark that they wish they had undergone this procedure sooner.
Who Is an Ideal Candidate for a Breast Reduction?
Dr. Flint prioritizes patient safety and education above all else and will only perform surgery on those who have been confirmed as ideal candidates after a thorough screening process and consultation. This not only reduces surgical risks by excluding those who may not be in good enough health or who may have a harder recovery, but also ensures a more satisfactory aesthetic result. In addition to wanting to reduce the size and weight of heavy breasts, ideal breast reduction candidates:
- Are in good health
- Do not smoke or are willing to quit
- Want to reduce pain and health concerns surrounding their heavy breasts
- Are done having children and breastfeeding, as the procedure can sever the milk ducts when the nipples are resized
- Have reasonable expectations for results
The best way to determine if you are a good candidate for a breast reduction is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Flint, who will discuss your medical history and examine you in preparation for the procedure. Call (480) 945-3300 or complete the contact form to request a private consultation and get started on your breast reduction journey.
How a Breast Reduction Is Performed
Your Breast Reduction Consultation
The initial consultation is an important step in your breast reduction process, as Dr. Flint will walk you through the procedure steps, risks, and possible results. It’s important to participate in your consultation by asking questions to learn as much as you can about the procedure. Dr. Flint will give you an honest assessment of your candidacy based on your medical history, anatomy, and goals for the procedure. She maintains that the best patients are those who are fully educated on the procedure they are interested in.
If you both agree that a breast reduction is ideal for you, she will create a customized surgical plan that details the incisions that will be best for your needs, any additional procedures like liposuction, and, finally, an accurate cost estimate.
What to Expect During a Breast Reduction
Breast reductions are performed using general anesthesia for your comfort and safety. Each procedure is unique to the patient, but generally, breast reduction surgery may go as follows:
- Dr. Flint will make incisions in the predetermined pattern noted above.
- Through these incisions, she will excise glandular tissue, fat, and skin.
- She will reshape the breast mound, bringing it higher on the chest as necessary.
- She will also reshape and reposition the nipple-areolar complex, ensuring that it receives enough blood supply for recovery.
- Once she is pleased with the results, she will carefully close the incisions.
- You will be bandaged and monitored as you awake from anesthesia.
Breast reduction surgery is performed in her accredited state-of-the-art surgical center, where you will be monitored during your initial recovery. Most patients are sent home with a responsible driver one hour after surgery is completed.
Breast Reduction Recovery & Aftercare
Once you are discharged from the recovery room, you and your friend or family member will be sent home with aftercare instructions. You should plan to have your friend or family member stay with you for at least the first 24 hours, as you may be fatigued and disoriented from the anesthesia. You will return to Dr. Flint’s office in two days for an examination and to be placed in a supportive sports bra. Three weeks later, she will re-examine you and clear you for most light activities.
Most breast reduction patients take one week off work to allow for optimal recovery and rest. Follow your instructions carefully, and call Dr. Flint’s office anytime you have questions.
What Results Can I Expect From Breast Reduction?
In many cases, patients will notice almost immediate relief from pain and heaviness associated with large breasts. You will also notice an improvement in the shape of your breasts, which will continue to refine and improve as you heal and swelling reduces.
Some of the most impactful results from breast reduction include an improvement in overall quality of life: Dr. Flint’s patients love how light and unburdened they feel, along with their relief from back pain and excitement about how many more options they have for bathing suits, bras, and clothing. Breast reduction is truly transformative of aesthetics, function, and confidence.
Schedule Your Breast Reduction Consultation in Scottsdale, AZ, Today
Experience the relief of lighter, more manageable breasts with a custom breast reduction from experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Patti Flint. Call (480) 945-3300 today or complete the contact form to schedule your consultation.
Patient Reviews
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“I have been a patient of Dr. Flint’s for several years. She is a top-notch surgeon who provides excellent care and amazing results to her patients. I could not be happier with my results from my surgery. “
-K.G.“I’ve been a patient of Dr. Patti Flint for over 20 years, and she is truly the best in the business. She’s performed my breast reduction, lip lift, Botox, fillers, and most recently, a facelift, neck lift, and upper blepharoplasty. “
-T.H.“I have recommended several friends to Dr. Flint and they have all reported to me how happy they are with her services, staff, and their results. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Flint.”
-D.E.“I’ve been a patient of Dr. Patti Flint for over 20 years, and she is truly the best in the business. She’s performed my breast reduction, lip lift, Botox, fillers, and most recently, a facelift, neck lift, and upper blepharoplasty. “
-D.F.