Usually, scars are hardly visible after one year.
Hypertrophy of the breast means increase in breast size. The breast is too large, hence too heavy in comparison with the patient’s overall physical build. Breast Reduction Surgery performed by Dr. Bernier is often less than 200 grams per breast, so the surgery is not covered by Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec and is non-refundable.
The surgery repositions both the nipple and the areola so that the breast will be normal in size and shape and regain firmness. The type of incisions made determines the amount of excess skin and breast tissue to be removed. Sutures closing the incision enable the breast to regain its natural and well-proportioned contour.
The technique used depends on the amount of excess skin to remove. The preferred technique is the anchor-shaped incision (around the areola, vertical and horizontal). In this procedure, the skin is detached from the mammary gland and the excess skin removed. The mammary gland is then attached to the pectoral muscle with permanent sutures, following which the nipple and areola are repositioned.
Please note that in the case of severe bilateral hyperplasia (at least 250 grams per breast), we can’t perform breast reduction surgery at our clinic. You must obtain a consultation request from your family doctor and consult a plastic surgeon in a hospital setting.
Breast Reduction is performed under general anaesthesia and the surgery is done in approximately 4 hours. Convalescence takes about 2 weeks.
For proper healing and especially to reduce the risk of skin necrosis, patients should not smoke for at least 6 months to 1 year before undergoing this type of surgery (including vaping and marijuana use).
Here are some before and after pictures of patients who had a breast reduction at Dr Mario F Bernier’s clinic.
With vertical and horizontal peri-areolar incisions
(1 month post-op)
With vertical and horizontal periareolar incisions
(3 months post-op)
If I could give more than 5 stars I would! From the very first appointment, Dr. Bernier answered all my questions clearly and perfectly! Sometimes he even anticipated them! I loved my follow-ups, the staff and of course Dr.Bernier! I had surgery in February and it was the best decision of my life! My breasts are perfect thanks to you! Thank you 1000 times! Professionalism like we rarely see 🙂
M-E-G
06/07/2017
It has been 2 months since my surgery... The result is exactly as Dr Bernier said! I am completely satisfied with the reflection in my mirror!!! Me too... I should have done it much earlier! I have regained my confidence. I would like to thank Dr. Bernier again for his great availability during the most anxious moments during the whole healing process. It is reassuring to know that he can be reached directly. A special thanks to Jacinthe, who answered all my questions with the patience of an angel and a beautiful smile in her voice. See you soon...you make us feel important!
CR
04/25/2017
Breast augmentation
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Mastopexy (breast lift)
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Breast reduction
Clinical and surgical fees (4 to 5 hours surgery), anesthesia fees, postoperative bra, postoperative follow-ups. Sale taxe non-included. *Only a medical evaluation with Dr Bernier can determine if you are an ideal candidate for the surgery. **Price may vary, a medical evaluation with Dr Bernier is required. ***250g and less per breast (breast reduction for breasts over 250g is covered by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) and performed by a plastic surgeon in a hospital setting).
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Inverted nipple(s)
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