Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery
Nashville
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Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Nashville, Tennessee, rated 4.9 stars across 493 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
Surgery that removes breast tissue, fat, and skin to reduce size and relieve the neck, back, and shoulder pain that large breasts cause, and one of the few cosmetic operations insurance sometimes covers. Compare Nashville clinics below and request a free consultation.
$8,000–$15,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Nashville, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
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Surgery that removes breast tissue, fat, and skin to reduce size and relieve the neck, back, and shoulder pain that large breasts cause, and one of the few cosmetic operations insurance sometimes covers.
One procedure, results are long lasting at stable weight
1 to 2 weeks off work, 6 weeks before full exercise
People with physical symptoms from breast size including back and neck pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, rashes beneath the breasts, or difficulty exercising
21 plastic surgery practices in the Nashville area list breast reduction. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 19 Nashville practices that list breast reduction say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.
Techniques named for breast reduction: Anchor incision.
For the breast reduction surgery, Nashville plastic surgeon Dr. Wendel will perform the surgery using anesthesia in a fully accredited surgical facility. Dr. Wendel will make incisions on the breasts and remove your breast fat, glandular tissue and skin so that your breasts are better proportioned
Women unhappy with the current size of their breasts or experiencing complications due to the large size of their breasts are suitable candidates for breast reduction.
Breast reduction surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia. Dr. Amaka begins by making incisions tailored to your anatomy and desired results, typically using one of the following techniques:
Potential complications with breast reduction surgery include a loss of breast tissue if blood flow is altered (this risk is greater with smokers), asymmetry, scarring and potential breast-feeding impacts.
After one's breast reduction in Nashville , patients will be fitted with a compression garment to help offset swelling and sent home with a detailed aftercare plan and prescription pain medications.
A reduction mammoplasty candidate typically has trouble doing routine activities due to back, neck or shoulder pain and also may have indentations in the shoulders from tight bra straps. Rashes underneath the breasts are common and bothersome.
Dr. Amaka evaluates each patient individually to ensure breast reduction is the right choice for their needs and goals. Ideal candidates should be in good overall health, have realistic expectations, and be non-smokers or willing to quit before surgery.
Most of our patients describe post breast reduction discomfort as mild to moderate.
Breast reduction can potentially affect breastfeeding, depending on the surgical technique used and how much breast tissue is removed.
Women with asymmetrical breasts, women who experience neck and back pain, and women with nipples that point downward are all likely to be good candidates for a breast reduction.
Immediately after your breast reduction in Nashville, your primary focus is rest. You’ll spend some time recovering with us before returning home with a trusted adult.
General anesthesia is commonly used for breast reduction to ensure you're asleep and comfortable during the procedure.
If you are in good overall health, maintain a stable weight, and have realistic expectations about the outcomes, a breast reduction at Nashville Plastic Surgery Institute can provide you with lasting relief and enhanced self-confidence.
Women with large breasts may experience back or shoulder pain may seek out options to make life easier, such as breast reduction surgery with Dr. Michael Cash.
Breast reduction patients typically have surgical drains in place to minimize the accumulation of fluid as the breasts heal. Dr. Tierney will instruct you on how to care for the drains. He will likely remove them after about a week.
Many breast reduction patients return to work after about 2 weeks, although you'll need more time off if your job is especially physical. You may return to most of your routine activities within about 6 weeks.
Dr. MaDan will determine the appropriate breast reduction technique based on your current breast size/shape and desired breast size/shape. The characteristics taken into account include the degree of sagging (ptosis), current and desired breast size and shape, and skin quality.
Dr. MaDan’s breast reduction technique often differs from other local Nashville surgeons in that lateral breast and axillary liposuction is included as part of the procedure .
Unlike many cosmetic procedures, breast reduction surgery may sometimes qualify for insurance coverage when it is performed to help relieve chronic physical symptoms. Coverage requirements vary depending on the insurance provider and policy details.
Yes. Incisions are necessary for breast reduction surgery, though scars generally continue fading over time as healing progresses.
qualifying for insurance coverage of breast reduction can be very difficult, typically requiring extensive documentation of symptoms and conservative treatments attempted.
Breast Reduction generally runs $8,000–$15,000 per procedure, and each Nashville clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Nashville clinics for a personalized quote.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Nashville providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.
Often, and more often than patients expect, but carriers set specific criteria. Typically they want documented symptoms such as back, neck, or shoulder pain, evidence you have tried conservative measures like physical therapy or supportive garments, and sometimes a minimum amount of tissue to be removed based on your height and weight. Photographs are usually required. Start the process early because approval can take weeks, and ask the surgeon's office whether they handle the pre-authorization, since experienced offices do this routinely.
Surgeons discuss this in grams removed rather than cup sizes, because cup sizing is not standardized across brands. Most patients go down two to three cup sizes. The goal is proportion to your frame rather than a specific letter, and the surgeon also balances how much tissue insurance may require removed against what looks right for your body. Bring photos of the outcome you have in mind.
Breast reduction consistently records among the highest satisfaction rates of any surgical procedure, cosmetic or otherwise, in published outcome studies. The reason is that it solves a functional problem and a cosmetic one simultaneously. Patients frequently describe the relief from physical symptoms as more significant than the change in appearance.
Some patients can and some cannot, and it is difficult to predict individually. Reduction removes glandular tissue and repositions the nipple, both of which can affect milk production and duct continuity. If you plan to breastfeed in future, discuss it explicitly, because certain techniques preserve more of the ductal system, and some patients choose to delay surgery until after childbearing.
Most reductions use either a vertical lollipop pattern or an anchor pattern including a scar along the fold. They are permanent. Patients in this operation are, in general, notably accepting of scars because the symptom relief is so significant, but you should see photographs of typical scar outcomes at consultation so nothing surprises you afterward.
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