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What Is The Difference Between A Breast Reduction And A Breast Lift? | Dr. Keith Blechman

Mavi Rodriguez

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Are you considering a breast reduction or a breast lift but feel completely overwhelmed by all the medical jargon online? In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with board-certified New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Keith Blechman to demystify everything you need to know about breast surgery. 

Dr. Blechman strips away the confusing terminology and breaks down breast anatomy into two simple parts: the skin envelope and the breast mound. We dive into the critical differences between a medically necessary breast reduction (which relieves chronic back pain, neck strain, and bra grooving) and a cosmetic breast lift for deflated or saggy breasts after pregnancy or rapid weight loss. 

Dr. Blechman also pulls back the curtain on his revolutionary, drain-free recovery protocol and a specialized rib cage nerve block technique that allows over 90% of his patients to recover without any prescription narcotic painkillers. Plus, we explore the step-by-step reality of gender-affirming top surgery, what to realistically expect regarding nipple sensation trade-offs, and how to properly vet your surgeon so you are always in safe hands.

⏱️ In this episode:

00:00 — Introduction to Dr. Keith Blechman  
01:15 — Why I Chose Plastic Surgery  
05:07 — The Recovery Diaries Promo
05:44 — How to Choose the Right Surgeon  
09:26 — The Real Difference: Breast Lift vs. Reduction  
14:02 — Is a Breast Reduction Medically Necessary?  
16:43 — Let's Talk About Surgical Scars  
19:49 — Nipple Sensation & Numbness Risks  
23:05 — Can You Breastfeed After a Reduction?  
24:21 — Gender-Affirming Top Surgery Explained  
28:10 — Crucial Advice for Your Surgery Journey  
30:01 — The Drain-Free Recovery Revolution  
30:51 — How We Eliminated Prescription Narcotics

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🎙️ Host: Mavi Rodriguez

👨‍⚕️ Guest: Dr. Keith Blechman

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