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In women, breast reductions surgery addresses the problem of overly large breasts and can help improve the look of saggy, unsightly breasts. Many older women choose to have the
plastic surgery as gravity, breast feeding and age damages the fuller shape of their breasts.
Scroll down now to read our breast reductions guide and find out everything you need to know about the surgery...
Name of the plastic surgery: Breast reductions (also known as reduction mammoplasty)
Part of body affected: This plastic surgery procedure is performed on the breasts.
Condition addressed: In women, a breast reductions addresses the problem of overly large breasts, which developed in one of the following ways:
- Naturally during adolescence
- As a result of an over sensitivity to the female hormone oestrogen
- In response to hormonal changes during menopause
- As a consequence of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
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breast reduction can also be used to correct a noticeable difference in the size or shape of one breast compared with the other. In men, a breast reductions flattens the breast area, usually to treat a condition called gynaecomastia.
Nature of the benefit: A breast reductions removes excess fat, glandular tissue and skin to reduce the size of your breasts, improve their shape or symmetry.
For whom it is/not suitable: You could benefit from a breast reductions, if you have large breasts that cause you:
- Back, neck or shoulder pain
- Poor postures
- Skin rashes and infections under your breasts
- Indents on your shoulders from bra straps
- Psychological distress from embarrassment or unwanted attention
- The inability to participate in sports or find clothes that fit
You could be a suitable candidate for the surgery if you are healthy and within the normal weight range for your age and height.
Type of procedure: Breast reductions surgery takes between two to four hours under general anesthetic.
Description of the procedure: Before the procedure, your doctor will use a pen to mark the areas where he plans to make incisions. Once you are anaesthetised, your surgeon will either
- Move your nipple and surrounding area, while still keeping it attached to the natural blood supply, or
- Detach your nipple and surrounding area and then replace it as a skin graft where it has to re-establish its own blood supply. The surgeon then makes the other necessary incisions and uses a small vacuum to remove the fat cells and tissue, before closing the incisions with stitches.
Potential risks or side effects: Breast reductions surgery will leave you with three permanent scars located:
- Around the nipple
- Vertically from the nipple down to the breast crease
- Horizontally across the breast crease
- You could also experience these complications which affect your:
Breast functions:
- Loss of nipple sensitivity through nerve damage
- Inability to breastfeed
Health:
- Increased infection
- Clots
- Excessive bleeding
- A painful haematoma
- Death of some fatty breast tissue
Nature and length of recovery process: During the procedure, tubes will be inserted into your breasts to drain fluid and blood away and your breast will be bandaged. After two to three days, your doctor will remove the tubes, and you will be discharged from hospital.
For the next two to six weeks, you will still need to wear a surgical bra or wireless sports bra. You will also need to rest and avoid stretching, strenuous exercise and lifting heavy objects. After several months, your breasts will settle into their new shape, while your scars will continue to fade for about six months.
Length of benefit: The benefits of a breast reductions can be permanent but pregnancy or gaining weight could cause your breasts to increase in size.
What you can do to extend benefit. If you maintain a healthy and moderate weight, you can enjoy your smaller breasts for many years.
Alternative or related therapies:
Mesotherapy, carboxytherapy, lipodissolve, male breast reductions, lipo suction
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