Breast Reduction is a surgical procedure to reduce the size and shape of a woman's breast. Women with very large breasts often experience a variety of physical problems associated with the excessive weight of the breasts or have feelings of self-consciousness. Breast Reduction is a surgery that will modify the body contour of a woman who, for personal or physical reasons, feels her breast size is too large. Breast Reduction strives to make one’s breasts more proportional to the rest of the body.
Who is the best candidate for Breast Reduction? Breast Reduction surgery is usually performed for physical relief rather than just for reasons of vanity, however, Breast Reduction can improve your appearance and your self-confidence. The best candidates for Breast Reduction are women with breasts that are too large in proportion to their body frame; or women with pendulous breasts; or woman with one breast larger than the other breast; or women with back, neck or shoulder pain caused by excessive breast weight; or women who experience skin irritation beneath the breasts; or women who must restrict their physical activity due to the size and weight of their breasts; or women who are exceedingly self-conscious about the largeness of their breasts.
When is Breast Reduction appropriate? Breast Reduction should be performed when the female breast is fully developed. -Pregnancy and breast-feeding may have significant and unpredictable effects on the size and shape of one’s breasts, however, Breast Reduction can be performed before having children but should be discussed with your surgeon. -With Breast Reduction, it is important to both consider the desired breast size as well as any other specific improvements desired. These expectations will help your Plastic Surgeon to understand your expectations and to determine whether these changes can realistically be achieved with Breast Reduction.
Anesthesia Breast Reduction is usually performed using general anesthesia, so you will sleep through the entire surgical procedure.
Breast Reduction surgery The specific technique selected to reduce the size of your breasts will be individualized, however, the most common method of reducing the breasts involves three incisions. One incision is made around the areola. A second incision runs vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath the breast and the third incision follows the natural curve of the breast crease. After the removal of the excess breast tissue, fat and skin, the nipple and areola are repositioned. The areola, which in large breasts usually has been stretched, is also reduced in size and skin that was formerly located above the nipple is lowered to reshape the breast. Usually, the nipples and areolas remain attached to underlying tissue to allow for the preservation of sensation. The ability to breast-feed may also be preserved by this method, although this cannot be guaranteed.
Your new look after Breast Reduction Breast Reduction surgery can make your breasts smaller and firmer. Without the excessive weight of large breasts, playing sports and/or engaging in physical activity may be advantageous.
Initially, the incisions from your Breast Reduction surgery may be red, but they will generally fade over time. It is important to realize that the incision lines, in some individuals, will be permanently visible. Fortunately, the incisions for Breast Reduction are in locations easily concealed by clothing.
Breast Reduction often makes a dramatic change in your appearance and most women become extremely comfortable with their smaller breasts and are very pleased with the results of surgery. Unless you gain or lose a significant amount of weight or become pregnant, your breast size should remain fairly constant. However, gravity and the effects of aging will eventually alter the size and shape of virtually every woman's breasts. If, after a period of years, you become dissatisfied with the appearance of your breasts, many women choose to undergo a Breast Lift procedure to restore a more youthful contour.
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