Breast Reduction Case Study

Patient Concerns This patient presented with very large and heavy breasts that had caused persistent discomfort for many years. The weight of her breasts created constant strain on her back, neck, and shoulders, which limited her ability to perform daily tasks comfortably. She experienced: Beyond the physical discomfort, she also felt restricted in her clothing…

This patient is a 39-year-old woman from Huntington, Long Island, who came to Breast Reduction Surgeons of Long Island with chronic discomfort, lifestyle limitations, and difficulty with self-confidence due to large, ptotic breasts. A breast reduction with lift was performed by Dr. Hoschander to help her achieve long-term relief and restore natural proportions. Below, she…

Patient Presentation This patient presented with large, ptotic (sagging) breasts and widened areolas that were disproportionate to her body frame. The heaviness of her breasts contributed to a downward pull on her chest, while the widened areolas added to the impression of imbalance. Her primary goals were to achieve a more lifted breast shape, reduce…

This case features a 28-year-old patient from Bay Shore, Long Island, who underwent breast reduction with lift performed by Dr. Hoschander. She presented with very large, droopy breasts and struggled with daily discomfort and body image concerns. Below, she shares a week-by-week journal of her journey, along with what she felt, experienced, and learned along…

Patient Presentation This patient presented with large, ptotic (sagging) breasts and widened areolas, a combination that made her breasts appear heavy and elongated on her frame. While her main concerns were cosmetic in nature, the heaviness also contributed to a forward pull on her shoulders and posture, a common issue with breast ptosis. She hoped…

Patient Presentation This patient presented with very large, hanging breasts that significantly affected her quality of life. The weight of her breasts caused forward pull on her posture and made clothing fit difficult. Beyond appearance, she described the breasts as feeling heavy and cumbersome, interfering with both daily movement and overall comfort. Her goals were…

Patient Presentation This patient came to our practice with large breasts, where the nipples sat low at the very bottom of the breast mound. The combination of breast size, sagging, and nipple position gave the chest a heavy and elongated appearance. She sought surgery to achieve a smaller breast size, improved proportion, and most importantly,…

Why She Sought Surgery This patient presented with excessively full, hanging breasts that were out of proportion to her body frame. The size and position of her breasts created both physical and lifestyle challenges. She described difficulty finding clothing that fit properly, with many tops either straining across the chest or fitting awkwardly at the…

Challenges Before Surgery This patient presented with very large, pendulous breasts. The weight of her breasts caused them to droop significantly, with the nipples positioned at the very bottom of the breast mound. This placement not only created a heavy, elongated look but also made the breasts appear even larger than they were. Patients in…

Initial Concerns This patient presented with large, asymmetric, hanging breasts and widened areolas. The uneven size and drooping not only created cosmetic concerns but also made it difficult for her to feel balanced in clothing. Asymmetry can be especially frustrating, since even supportive bras often fail to correct the visible difference in size and shape….