Breast Reduction
What is Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to reduce the size of large breasts. It can be performed for both cosmetic and medical reasons. Large breasts can cause physical discomfort, back pain, and difficulty with activities of daily living.
How is Breast Reduction Surgery Performed?
Breast reduction surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia. The incision can be made in different locations, depending on the size and shape of your breasts and your surgeon’s preference. Common incision patterns include:
• Around the areola: This incision is often used for smaller reductions.
• Anchor-shaped incision: This incision extends from the areola down to the crease under the breast.
• Inverted T incision: This incision extends from the areola down to the crease under the breast and then horizontally across the crease.
During the surgery, the surgeon removes excess breast tissue and skin, and then reshapes the breasts. In some cases, the nipples may need to be repositioned.
• Around the areola: This incision is often used for smaller reductions.
• Anchor-shaped incision: This incision extends from the areola down to the crease under the breast.
• Inverted T incision: This incision extends from the areola down to the crease under the breast and then horizontally across the crease.
During the surgery, the surgeon removes excess breast tissue and skin, and then reshapes the breasts. In some cases, the nipples may need to be repositioned.
After Surgery Treatment
Recovery from breast reduction surgery typically takes a few weeks. It’s important to follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions carefully, which may include:
• Wearing a compression bra
• Avoiding strenuous activity
• Taking pain medication as prescribed
• Attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon
• Wearing a compression bra
• Avoiding strenuous activity
• Taking pain medication as prescribed
• Attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon
Things to Be Careful About
While breast reduction surgery can be a safe and effective way to improve your appearance and quality of life, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. These may include:
• Scarring: Incisions can leave visible scars.
• Asymmetrical results: It may be difficult to achieve perfectly symmetrical results.
• Loss of sensation: You may experience numbness or loss of sensation in your nipples or breasts.
• Implant complications: If implants are used to fill the breasts after the reduction, they may rupture or cause other problems.
If you’re considering breast reduction surgery, it’s important to discuss the risks and benefits with your surgeon to determine if it’s the right procedure for you.
• Scarring: Incisions can leave visible scars.
• Asymmetrical results: It may be difficult to achieve perfectly symmetrical results.
• Loss of sensation: You may experience numbness or loss of sensation in your nipples or breasts.
• Implant complications: If implants are used to fill the breasts after the reduction, they may rupture or cause other problems.
If you’re considering breast reduction surgery, it’s important to discuss the risks and benefits with your surgeon to determine if it’s the right procedure for you.