Breast Reduction
Breast reduction or reduction mammaplasty is a procedure that reshapes the breasts in order to make them smaller, lighter, and firmer. Reduction is accomplished by removing excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin. Breast reductioncan be performed at any age, but it is usually recommended to wait until breast development has stopped. Childbirth and breast-feeding may have significant and unpredictable effects on the size and shape of your breasts. Many women decide to undergo breast reduction before having children and feel that they can address any subsequent changes later.
Indications
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Breasts that are too large in proportion to your body frame |
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Heavy, pendulous breasts with nipples and areolas that point downward |
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One breast is much larger than the other |
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Back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts |
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Skin irritation beneath your breasts |
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Indentations in your shoulders from tight bra straps |
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Restriction of physical activity due to the size and weight of your breasts |
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Dissatisfaction or self-consciousness about the largeness
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Pre -Operation work UPk UP
Anaesthesia: General Anaesthesia
Incision:
The most common method of reducing the breasts involves three incisions. One incision is made around the areola. Another runs vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath the breast. The third incision follows the natural curve of the breast crease.
Procedure:
There are various techniques to make your breast size smaller. Depending upon the breast size and the Surgeon’s experience the technique is decided upon. After removal of excess breast tissue, fat and skin, the nipple and areola are shifted to a higher position. The areola, which in large breasts usually has been stretched, also is reduced in size. Skin that was formerly located above the nipple is brought down and together to reshape the breast. Liposuction may be used to improve the contour under the arm.
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Usually, the nipples and areolas remain attached to underlying mounds of tissue, and this allows for the preservation of sensation. The ability to breast-feed may also be preserved by this method, although this cannot be guaranteed. Skin that formerly was located above the nipple is brought down and together to reshape the breast.
Rarely, if the breasts are extremely large, the nipples and areolas may need to be completely detached before they are shifted to a higher level. In such a case, decision will have to be made to sacrifice sensation and the possibility of breast-feeding in order to achieve the desired breast size.
Duration of Surgery: 2-3 hrs
Hospital Stay :
1-2 Days. You may prefer to stay longer if you are not local..
Post -Operative Instructions
Results and Recovery:
Drains are generally kept for 48- 72 hrs. There would be a supportive Bra or a Bandage. Sutures if necessary are removed after 7- 10 days. The swelling or fullness may be seen for 2-3 weeks after the surgery. Nipple areola sensation may be altered for about 3 months. You will have to wear some support for 3-4 weeks.
Activities:
You will be able to resume your routine activities within a week. Strenuous activity such as jogging, swimming or any other exercise can be done once all your wounds are healed and you feel comfortable about it. This may be any time from 6-8wks after the surgery.
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