James N. Romanelli M.D.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Chief of Staff at Huntington Hospital

Experience the life changing benefits of breast reduction surgery at Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery

Few patients are as deeply appreciative of their results as women who get breast reduction surgery. Most consider it a life-changing procedure that provides both physical and emotional relief including:

  • Reduced back and shoulder pain

  • The look and feel of having more confidence

  • The correction of unbalanced proportions and asymmetry

  • Enjoying a more active lifestyle and range of motion

  • Less restrictions in terms of clothing options

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James N. Romanelli M.D.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Chief of Staff at Huntington Hospital

Experience the life changing benefits of breast reduction surgery at Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery

Few patients are as deeply appreciative of their results as women who get breast reduction surgery. Most consider it a life-changing procedure that provides both physical and emotional relief including:

  • Reduced back and shoulder pain

  • The look and feel of having more confidence

  • The correction of unbalanced proportions and asymmetry

  • Enjoying a more active lifestyle and range of motion

  • Less restrictions in terms of clothing options

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Meet Dr. Romanelli

TOP RATED BREAST REDUCTION SPECIALIST

  • A member of The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

  • Over 25 Years of Experience with Thousands of Happy Patients

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

  • Chief of Staff Huntington Hospital

  • 5 Star RealSelf Rating

Dr. James N. Romanelli is a renowned Long Island, NY plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. He is board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Romanelli founded and leads Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery in Huntington, NY offering high-quality service that focuses on the individual needs and goals of the patient. His leadership extends in service to the wider community in his role as Chief of Staff at Huntington Hospital-Northwell Health. Dr. Romanelli also is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell, where he helps to educate the next generation of physicians. He also teaches plastic surgery residents in the Northwell Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency.

Meet Dr. Romanelli

TOP RATED BREAST REDUCTION SPECIALIST

  • A member of The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

  • Over 25 Years of Experience with Thousands of Happy Patients

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

  • Chief of Staff at Huntington Hospital

  • 5 Star RealSelf Rating

Dr. James N. Romanelli is a renowned Long Island, NY plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. He is board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Romanelli founded and leads Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery in Huntington, NY offering high-quality service that focuses on the individual needs and goals of the patient. His leadership extends in service to the wider community in his role as Chief of Staff at Huntington Hospital-Northwell Health. Dr. Romanelli also is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell, where he helps to educate the next generation of physicians. He also teaches plastic surgery residents in the Northwell Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency.

Each woman’s situation is unique, and the proper approach depends on both her physical
characteristics and her symptoms. Day-to-day life can be a challenge for women with
oversized, pendulous breasts. And, because overly large breasts can cause medical
problems, the procedure is often covered by insurance.

Other benefits associated with the procedure, besides relief from the aches and
pains caused by their oversized breasts:

Each woman’s situation is unique, and the proper approach depends on both her physical characteristics and her symptoms. Day-to-day life can be a challenge for women with oversized, pendulous breasts. And, because overly large breasts can cause medical problems, the procedure is often covered by insurance.

You can get a breast lift, too

A breast lift is actually an integral part of all breast reduction procedures. Combining a lift with the reduction improves the breast shape, elevates the nipple-areola complex, and results in perkier breasts that appear more youthful.

Correct inverted nipples

For women with inverted nipples, breast reduction may be a good time to address these concerns.

You can have smaller areolas

Enlarged areolae —the darker skin surrounding the nipples —are often associated with overly large breasts. Reducing the size of the areolae is generally part of every breast reduction, to maintain ideal proportion. A smaller areola is usually desired by breast reduction patients, and will be discussed during your consultation.

A breast lift is actually an integral part of all breast reduction procedures. Combining a lift with the reduction improves the breast shape, elevates the nipple-areola complex, and results in perkier breasts that appear more youthful.

For women with inverted nipples, breast reduction may be a good time to address these concerns.

Enlarged areolae —the darker skin surrounding the nipples —are often associated with overly large breasts. Reducing the size of the areolae is generally part of every breast reduction, to maintain ideal proportion. A smaller areola is usually desired by breast reduction patients, and will be discussed during your consultation.

May Improve Sex Life

A study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), found that breast reduction patient's physical and mental well-being improved following the surgery. That included more satisfaction with their sex lives, in addition to other quality of life measurements.

It can be a catalyst for weight loss

Patients considering breast reduction who are overweight typically need to lose some weight to be good candidates for the procedure. In many cases, that leads to lifestyle changes, including pursuing more strenuous activities that were previously uncomfortable to perform because of having oversized breasts.

A study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), found that breast reduction patient's physical and mental well-being improved following the surgery. That included more satisfaction with their sex lives, in addition to other quality of life measurements.

Patients considering breast reduction who are overweight typically need to lose some weight to be good candidates for the procedure. In many cases, that leads to lifestyle changes, including pursuing more strenuous activities that were previously uncomfortable to perform because of having oversized breasts.

Insurance Payment/Financing

In many cases, insurance companies will cover breast reduction surgery as a “medically necessary procedure.” Some policies require you to get a referral from your primary care doctor, or documentation from your doctor, chiropractor, or physical therapist indicating that breast reduction will help you. In addition, insurance companies generally have guidelines that base coverage on your height, weight, and the amount of tissue to be removed from your breasts.

The most frequently used reference for how much tissue needs to be removed to qualify for breast reduction as “medically necessary” is called the Schnur scale. A calculation that compares the patient’s body surface area (BSA) and the amount of tissue being removed against the Schnur scale indicates if the procedure is considered medically necessary. At consultation, we review with patients how much of a reduction is desired. From this, we estimate (in grams) the amount of tissue to be removed. We provide this information to your insurance company, along with photographs, if requested.

From there, our staff works with your insurance company to get the surgery approved. The best way to understand exactly what you need is to call a respected plastic surgeon who can help you with the process. Our staff has extensive experience working with insurers for breast reduction procedures, which greatly benefits our patients. They’re dedicated to helping breast reduction patients get the maximum coverage possible. If health insurance doesn’t cover all or part of the costs, private payment and financing options are available. Financing through companies that specialize in health care credit is an attractive option for qualified patients.

Testimonials

  • “Dr. Romanelli and his staff were very professional and provided excellent service from my initial breast reduction and lift consultation all the way through appointments to my post-surgery appointment. I’m thrilled with my results!”

    - Actual Patient

  • “I just wanted to express to you how happy I am with my breast reduction and lift. WOW! I feel like I’m 16 again! This was one of the best things I have ever done for myself and it will only look better as time goes by. With that said, I want to thank you and your staff for all of it. Dr.Romanelli, you did a perfect job and I would recommend you to anyone looking to do this procedure. It is going to make my life SO much easier and better, seriously! Also, your staff was very patient with me as I called almost every day with another request or question leading up to my surgery date. Thank you again!”

    - Actual Patient