Cosmetic Plastic SurgeryCosmetic Plastic Surgery
Breast Reduction
If you have large, sagging breasts that may be the cause of physical problems such as back, neck, or breast pain, breast- reduction surgery may improve or eliminate your symptoms. Large, pendulous breasts over time, may lead to postural problems and chronic arthritis. Reducing the weight of the breasts allows comfort, and prevention of skeletal abnormalities. Patients also find it easier to exercise, and find clothing that fit their new shape.
Procedure
Breast Reduction or Reduction Mammaplasty, reduces the size of your breasts by making your breasts more proportional to the rest of your body. Breast-reduction is a procedure where excess breast tissue, fat, and skin are removed. The nipple and areola is lifted (usually the areola is reduced in size), and skin that was located above the nipple is brought down, pulled together and sutured to improve the shape and contour. The once tear-dropped shaped breasts will become more conical. The type of incision used depends on the size and shape of the breasts. The most common method makes one incision around the nipple area, another that runs vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath the breast, and a third incision beneath the breast. Keep in mind; the incision lines are designed so that they will be concealed under the bra. However, the resulting scars are permanent and unpredictable, but should fade over time.
Ideal Candidates
- Patients with back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight of their breasts
- Patients that have heavy, sagging breasts with low nipples and areolas
- Patients with breasts that are too large in proportion to the rest of their body
- Patients with indentations in their shoulders caused by bra strap grooving
- Patients whose activities are limited because of the size of their breasts
- Patients who are self-conscious about the size of their breasts
- Patients who have one breast that is much larger than the other
- Patients who are in good health
- Patients who are doing it for the right reasons (i.e. for themselves)
Risks and Complications
The risks and complications may include, but are not limited to bleeding, infection, change in
nipple and skin sensation, abnormal scarring, excessive firmness of the breasts, asymmetry,
allergic reactions, and risks and complications associated with anesthesia. Keep in mind that
although risks and complications may occur, they are rare.
Risks and potential complications of surgery are best discussed at the time of your consultation.
Smokers have a greater risk of skin loss, pulmonary, and wound healing complications.
Breast disease and breast cancer can occur independently of breast reduction surgery.
Recovery
Within the first week any drains placed will be removed. Dressings will also be changed. Within two weeks, mild exercise and non-strenuous work may be resumed, and bruising and swelling will begin to diminish (will vary from patient to patient). After a few months your breasts will settle into a more natural shape. As with all cosmetic procedures, the final result will be apparent by about one year. Without that excessive weight, you may find that you enjoy life much more, and can engage in physical activities you did not think possible.
In/Out Patient
Breast-reduction surgery can be done as an out-patient or in-patient. It is done under general anesthesia and usually takes two to three hours
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