Case 772

49 year old patient presented for evaluation for breast reduction. She complained of symptoms caused by her heavy breasts Including neck and back pain, shoulder grooving, looking "fat" in clothes. She was also unhappy with the sagging appearance of her breasts. She wanted to have more youthful looking / shaped breasts. She wore a DD cup bra and wanted to fit into a full C cup bra. The after pictures below are three months following her breast reduction procedure. She had a quick recovery, and has quickly returned to all her previous activities including exercise at 4 weeks. The technique used employed an anchor type scar with a central mound pedicle. This Wise pattern technique leaves a minimally objectionable scar which improve nipple that improves position and reduces breast size. Ethnicity: Hispanic Height: 5’ 0” - 5’ 5” Weight: 150 - 199 lbs