What Can a Breast Reduction Accomplish?
Our Denver breast reduction surgery is intended to give you a more petite, perky and round breast contour to enhance your self-image. Breast reduction is also designed to alleviate health problems associated with large breasts.
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Are You a Candidate for Breast Reduction?
If you have large, heavy breasts and they are causing breathing difficulties, back, shoulder, and neck pain, poor posture, bra-strap indentation, and/or under-breast chafing, you may be a candidate for breast reduction surgery.
You may also be a candidate for breast reduction in Denver if breast size is affecting your self-esteem or if your large breasts are interfering with exercise and daily activities. Many women choose to have a breast reduction because they feel uncomfortable with the size of their large breasts or have experienced significant sagging as a result of their breast size.
Get Relief from Pain with Breast Reduction Surgery
Many women experience back and neck pain due to a large breast size. The weight of large breasts can pull heavily downward on the chest or bra straps, causing shoulder indentations and straining the back and neck muscles. In his breast reduction, Dr. Nick Slenkovich balances function and beauty in order to instill confidence and improve quality of life. Our Denver breast reduction not only reduces the volume of the breasts, but it also lifts the breasts and secures them on the chest. In conjunction, this provides relief from the downward weight of the breasts and creates a youthful, feminine appearance.
How Is the Breast Reduction Procedure Performed?
Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia in our state-licensed surgery center adjacent to Dr. Slenkovich’s clinical practice. Excess breast tissue and fat are removed to reduce volume. An anchor incision is made and extra skin is removed in order to move the nipples and areolas (the pigmented area around the nipples) upward and lift the breast. This technique beautifully sculpts the breasts for a smaller, more rounded and perky shape.
Breast Reduction FAQs
Will There be an Obvious Scar?
Dr. Slenkovich uses an anchor incision when performing Denver breast reduction surgery, consisting of an incision around the areola, down the center of the breast, and forming a curve in the fold of the breast. You can visit our gallery to see this anchor incision. The incision is a necessary tradeoff for the powerful reduction and lifting, and to some extent, will be visible depending on your individual healing. Dr. Slenkovich is mindful of scarring, and uses several techniques to make the scar as favorable as possible.
What Is Recovery Like?
After breast reduction surgery, the patient goes home with a bra or dressing that supports and protects the breasts during the initial healing period. Initial discomfort improves daily and is controlled with oral medication. Light activities may be started after 2 weeks following your breast reduction, and strenuous activity can be resumed starting at 6 weeks. Scars typically fade over the course of the first 6-12 months.
At Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, our breast reduction surgeries also include post-operative lymphatic massage therapy to optimize healing and surgical outcomes, and these are performed conveniently in the office during your follow-up appointments.
Is Insurance Available for Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction surgery can be covered by certain insurance plans, but not all of them. There can also be a variety of requirements for coverage, and the approval process can be complicated and laborious. For example, an insurance plan may require that the patient submit paperwork from their doctor that documents back/neck pain, rashes in the folds of the breasts, or other health issues related to the large breasts that span a year or more. Most insurance plans also require that a certain amount of breast tissue be removed, therefore controlling the surgical plan. Colorado Plastic Surgery Center is not contracted with any insurance plans, choosing instead to work directly with patients without third-party interference in their medical decision-making. This allows patients to get the surgeries they desire without delay or interference. We also believe that patients should have the freedom to choose their plastic surgeon based on a variety of factors such as results, education, and training - not on who their insurance plan says they have to go to. We recognize that this can be a big investment, so we are happy to assist you in obtaining financing for this procedure. We are affiliated with a few companies that offer financing for cosmetic surgery.
Why Choose Colorado Plastic Surgery Center for Breast Reduction?
Just like setting out to conquer a mountain trail, choosing breast reduction surgery is a journey that requires courage, commitment, and the vision to improve your quality of life. Both demand preparation and determination, leading to a sense of freedom and accomplishment when you reach the final goal.
At Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, we’re here to guide and support you through every step, empowering you to feel lighter, more confident, and ready to take on life’s adventures with renewed energy and comfort. We believe that exceptional results require more than surgical skill—they come from truly understanding each patient’s vision and providing honest, compassionate care.
Dr. Slenkovich founded his practice with a clear mission: to deliver top-quality outcomes with the same dedication and care he would expect for himself and his family. He approaches each patient’s journey with respect, taking the time to understand your goals and needs. By combining technical expertise with a patient-centered approach, we ensure you receive care aligned with your aesthetic goals and personal comfort.
