Potential Risks - Breast Reduction

Reduction Mammoplasty has been performed for many years and thousands of procedures are performed successfully every year.  Modern techniques are very safe and almost always result in a happy patient.  Complications are extremely unusual, but patients should be fully informed prior to surgery.  Dr. Bartell is happy to discuss any concern you may have.

While all surgery carries the small risk of bleeding or infection, these are extremely unlikely with mammoplasty.  The scars are a little red initially, but are well hidden, and should fade with time.  Complications that can occur include hematoma (a collection of blood under the skin that must be aspirated with a needle), prominent scars requiring revision, and infection.  Poor skin healing is sometimes seen in patients who smoke, and in diabetics.  Some patients experience permanent loss of feeling in their nipples, and the ability to nurse may be limited.