Craig W. Colville, M.D., F.A.C.S
2865 North Reynolds Road #250
Toledo, OH 43615
Phone: (419) 534-6551
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
It’s not unusual for women with overly large breasts to suffer both physically and emotionally. Reducing the breasts’ size and weight — and the associated problems — are the goals of breast reduction surgery. In Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Craig Colville specializes in cosmetic breast surgery and can help women whose heavy, sagging breasts are causing back pain, social discomfort, and other unpleasant effects.
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If you have breasts that are out of proportion to your body’s size, you are probably a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. You may have difficulty finding clothing and bras that fit or experience pain in the neck, shoulders, and back. You should consider breast reduction surgery if you:
"My ultimate goal is to design a plan accommodating your wishes and desires in the most aesthetically pleasing manner possible."
Meet Dr. ColvilleSome of the most satisfied patients following cosmetic surgery are women who have a breast reduction procedure. Many of Dr. Colville’s patients say they are less self-conscious about their breasts, have an easier time finding attractive clothes, and no longer experience the pain and discomfort caused by heavy breasts. In most cases, women who undergo reduction surgery enjoy smaller, shapelier, firmer breasts after their procedure.
In most cases, the breast is lifted as part of the operation, which is an outpatient procedure that usually requires 2 to 4 hours. Dr. Colville will discuss your goals during your consultation and perform a physical examination. There are a number of ways to perform the surgery, and the number and location of incisions will depend on the shape and size of your breasts. Besides reducing the breasts’ size, Dr. Colville may also correct asymmetry or unevenness if it exists.
The procedure is completed with general anesthesia, and you will need someone to drive you home the day of the surgery. Minimal blood loss occurs, and you will likely be walking within 2 hours of surgery.
You may experience some generalized discomfort in the chest area for 1 to 3 days after surgery, which is easily relieved with postoperative pain medication. Swelling, bruising, edema, breast or nipple sensory change, and numbness are possible but usually temporary side effects of breast reduction surgery.
If you work outside the home, plan to take off at least a week. Your return may be delayed longer.
Breast reduction is often covered by health insurance if you’ve been diagnosed with physical problems related to breast size, but it’s important to get pre-approval before undergoing the procedure.
The size of your breasts generally doesn’t qualify you for reduction surgery. More important than breast size when determining if a patient is a good candidate for breast reduction surgery is whether they’re experiencing physical or mental problems because of their breasts. If you’re considering having insurance cover the procedure, most insurers require that you wear a C cup or larger.
Virtually all breast reduction procedures include a breast lift. In addition to removing breast tissue, a reduction procedure includes removing excess skin and elevating the breasts so they appear perkier.
Although all surgery includes some risk, breast reduction procedures are safe and typically improve the patient’s quality of life. If your breasts cause shoulder or neck pain, limit your physical activity, or make you self-conscious, the trade-off of undergoing surgery and recovery is worth having smaller breasts.
Breast reduction patients typically tolerate the discomfort during their recovery quite well. Prescription medication effectively manages any pain you might experience during the first few days after the procedure.
There is no minimum age limit to get breast reduction surgery. Teenagers younger than 18 can undergo the procedure, but the patient’s breasts should be fully developed before scheduling an operation.
Breast reduction patients come from Findlay, Sandusky, Ann Arbor, and other cities in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. You can request a consultation online to meet with Dr. Colville, or call his office at (419) 534-6551 to schedule an appointment.
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