Breast Reduction Surgery Procedure
What is Breast Reduction?
Breast Reduction or Reduction Mammoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess fat, skin, and glandular tissue by making cuts on the breasts. It is used to make the size of the breast proportionate to the size of the body. Breast Reduction is a surgical procedure performed to relieve discomfort caused by overly large breasts.
Potential Risk of undergoing Breast Reduction Surgery
Post-Surgical Care
Why perform Breast Reduction?
Excessively large breasts can affect both the physical and emotional health of women. Physical discomfort can include neck, back, and shoulder pain caused due by strain from the weight of the breasts. The excess weight of breasts restricts their ability to lead an active life and few women with this condition sometimes have also been observed to experience poor posture, strap marks, and skin irritation underneath the breast crease.
Few women feel self-conscious about having large breasts, this may cause them to feel negative about their body and experience emotional stress. The Breast Reduction procedure addresses both these physical and emotional challenges.
Things to know before considering performing Breast Reduction Surgery:
• This surgery is best done after breasts are completely developed.
• Breastfeeding can be done post-procedure but there may be a decrease in the milk secretion. Therefore, we can provide consultations if there are any plans to breastfeed a baby in the future.
• Pregnancy/lactation or significant weight loss/gain can alter the outcomes of previous breast reduction procedures.
• Smokers are at a higher risk of experiencing complications during this surgery. To reduce chances of risk and overall wellbeing, we recommended quitting smoking before appearing for this procedure.
Piercings on Breasts and nipples have a chance of causing an infection.
Medical Status for undergoing this Procedure:
Before the procedure, our female plastic surgeon will perform a routine breast check-up to determine if the surgery can be performed. Tests such as mammograms, blood work, ECG, blood pressure, etc. would be done prior to the surgery. The surgery would be performed only if the patient is physically fit to undergo the procedure.
The following things are essential to be discussed with us before undergoing this procedure:
• Current physical health condition – Includes past medical histories, such as illnesses, diseases, surgeries, vaccination, and the present physical status that includes diet and lifestyle.
• Current mental health condition – History of mental illnesses or conditions, if any, and their respective treatment.
• Medication histories including the current list of medication taken, including vitamins and supplements.
• Adverse reaction or allergy to any medications.
How is Breast Reduction Surgery Performed?
At The Aesthetic Studio, our female breast surgeon will do the markings prior to the surgery. The breast reduction procedure will be done under general anesthesia and the duration of surgery is about 3-4 hours.
Typically, during the Breast Reduction Surgery:
• An incision (cut) is made around the nipple and continued down to the breast crease. In some cases, an additional incision is made at the crease underneath the breast.
• In most cases, the nipple remains connected to its nerve and blood supply at all times. However, surgery of excessively heavy breast may require a ‘nipple graft’, in which the nipple is extracted and reattached at a higher position on the breast.
• Surplus fat, skin, and glandular tissues are removed after making the incision.
• Stitches are made deep within the breast tissue for giving extra support to the breast.
• The incisions made on the breasts are brought closer, sealed (sutured) and plastered.
The plaster is removed after 2 days and after which we recommend using a supporting brassiere for the breasts. About 7-10 days after surgery the sutures are removed with follow-up visits scheduled once every 2 weeks for the next 6 weeks. We suggest avoiding any strenuous activities for 6-8 weeks post-surgery.
What to expect Post-Surgery?
After breast reduction surgery has been performed, the patient can expect:
A drainage tube will be attached to the wound to avoid fluid build-up.
Swelling and bruising on the operated region.
Numbness in breasts.
Pain/ Discomfort.
The results of the breast reduction surgery would be immediately visible.
Any surgical procedure involves a certain degree of risk. List of possible risks when getting a breast reduction surgery include:
Typical surgical risks such as infection or bleeding.
Fluid accumulating in the surgical site.
Developing allergic symptoms due to medicine, plaster adhesive, etc.
Sensation in the breast and nipple may be altered.
Temporary or permanent numbness at the site of surgery.
Development of Keloid, or lumpy scar tissue, that is raised & irregularly shaped.
Asymmetry (unevenness) of the breasts.
These are a few of the complications that are typically expected, which our female breast surgeon will discuss more in detail during the consultation session.
After surgery, our female breast surgeon will provide post-operative care instructions, such as:
How to care for surgical site post-operation.
Medication to take during the healing period such as pain relievers, antibiotics, etc.
Schedule follow-up sessions, etc.
The results of this surgery should be permanent and the patient may require new apparel to fit their body and adjust to their new appearance. It may take a few months for swelling to subside and show the results of surgery. We will be available for consultation throughout this period. The new breast size ought to aid relieve the pain and physical restrictions experienced prior to the breast reduction procedure, the patient would find themselves having a better-proportioned figure that will boost their self-confidence.
It should be duly noted that over time, breasts can change due to aging, hormonal factors, weight fluctuations, gravity, etc. To ensure that the minimum change in appearance having a healthy diet and lifestyle can help.
Why Us?
Aesthetic Studio provides the services of a few of the Best Female Plastic Surgeons in Chennai. We offer personalized consultations to our clients so they wouldn’t have to feel awkward or shy about discussing their condition and our affordable plastic surgery fees ensure that they can get their desired appearance without having to feel the pain of paying.
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