breast reduction surgery
Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure used to remove excess fat, tissue and skin from the breasts.
The patient/person usually comes to the attending surgeon with:
- Chronic back, neck and shoulder pain that requires pain medications.
- Chronic rash or skin irritation under the breasts.
- Nerve pain.
- Restricted activity.
- Poor self-image related to large breasts.
- Difficulty fitting into bras and clothing.
While many patients choose breast reduction to alleviate physical symptoms , the cosmetic benefits of breast reduction should not be overlooked.
Any woman in good health who feels that her breasts are too large for her body is a good candidate for a breast reduction.
The incisions are either made around the nipple and down the inferior part of the breast, or around the nipple, down the breast, and under the breast in an “anchor” pattern. There will always be visible scars following surgery, however with time they are less conspicuous.
Yes, your results are permanent unless you go through a major weight gain or become pregnant.
You can have breast reduction surgery at any age — sometimes even as a teenager. But if your breasts aren't yet fully developed, you might need a second surgery later in life.
You might postpone breast reduction surgery if you have certain future plans, such as:
- Childbirth. If you haven't started a family or your family isn't yet complete, you might wait until pregnancy isn't an issue. Breast-feeding might be challenging after breast reduction surgery — although certain surgical techniques can help preserve your ability to breast-feed.
- Weight loss. If you are interested in losing weight by changing your diet and starting an exercise program, you might wait to decide if reduction mammoplasty is for you. Losing weight can often result in changes to your breast size.
The type of breast reduction is determined by how the incisions are placed on the breast and how the blood supply to the nipple is maintained. Each procedure has its pros and cons.
Most patients are able to return to normal activities within several days following surgery. Exercise and sexual activity should be limited for 2 weeks following surgery.
On average, the surgery takes 2-4 hours.
The procedure is usually done under general anesthesia and requires admission into the hospital for a night stay.
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