Female Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast Reduction Surgery, also known as reduction mammaplasty, removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a proportioned breast size for your body. Breast reduction surgery can also help to alleviate the physical discomfort associated with large breasts. Breast reduction surgery may be a good option for you if you experience any of the following.

• You are bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too large
• Your breasts limit your physical activity, you experience back, neck and shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts
• You have regular indentations from bra straps that support heavy, pendulous breasts
• You have skin irritation beneath the breast crease
• Your breasts hang low and have stretched skin
• Your nipples rest below the breast crease when your breasts are unsupported
• You have enlarged areolas caused by stretched skin

BENEFITS OF BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY :

• Increased self-confidence and self-esteem
• A wider choice of bras/swimwear
• Improvement in posture
• The ability to wear more fitted clothing
• Reduced chances of backache
• Ability to participate in sporting activities

How is breast reduction performed?

Breast reduction surgery involves removal of excess skin, fat and glandular tissue through incisions on your breasts. Excess fat may also be removed through liposuction along with various excision techniques .If your breast size is due primarily to fatty tissue and excess skin is not an issue, liposuction alone may be used as the key technique for breast reduction.

 Techniques for reduction mammoplasty include:

Vertical mammoplasty or “short scar” breast reduction.

The short scar procedure uses an incision that circles the nipple/areola area and extends down vertically below the breast. This approach avoids making a horizontal incision beneath the breast, reducing the total length of scarring by 50 percent, offering a superior cosmetic result, and a rounder, more natural outcome. The best candidates for the short scar procedure are women who have moderately large breasts. Women with massive breasts are better candidates for the traditional reduction procedure.

Traditional reduction procedures.

These procedures involve an inverted T or anchor-shaped incision that extends vertically down the middle of the breast and horizontally along the underside of the breast, or a keyhole or racquet-shaped pattern with an incision around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease. This type of breast reduction procedure elevates the nipple to a more normal location, reduces volume and improves contour while usually preserving breast sensation.

What results can I expect?

The results of your breast reduction surgery will be long-lasting. Your new breast size should help relieve pain and physical limitations you experienced prior to surgery in addition to enhancing your self-image and confidence.

Breast reduction cannot, however, stop the natural effects over time that can cause your breasts to change due to aging, weight fluctuations, hormonal factors and gravity. Long-term follow-up with your plastic surgeon is highly recommended to monitor these ongoing changes.