Breast reduction also known as reduction mammoplasty is a procedure to reduce the size of large breasts. Breast reduction is performed for physical relief as well as for cosmetic reasons. This is a surgical procedure that brings the breasts into better proportion with the rest of the body by removing fat, excess breast tissue and skin. The areola, or darker skin around the nipple, may be reduced and repositioned as well.

Procedure

Breast reduction surgery is a procedure for reshaping exceptionally large breasts surgically to increase your comfort and satisfaction. The aim of surgery is to give you smaller, shapelier breasts that are in proportion to the rest of your body. Surgical breast reduction, is for those, who experience problems associated with overly large breasts such as back pain, neck pain, and skin irritations to even more serious issues like skeletal deformations and breathing problems.

The parts of the body that can be removed are the skin, fat and glandular tissues which makes the breast smaller and lighter. Some breast reduction procedures are carried out in tandem with a breast lift procedure. Some women also desire an increase in volume and size, breast implants may be inserted in conjunction with a breast lift.

Breast reduction for Men, also known as gynaecomastia is also a highly sought after procedure by male patients who seek to correct overly large and pendulous ‘sagging breasts’.

Recovery and healing

1. Pain tolerances depend upon the individual, but you will feel tender, stiff and sore for a few days and will more than likely not want to move too much.
2. This will subside. Be sure to take your required medications and follow the precise instructions provided to you by your surgeon.
3. Swelling is a normal reaction to an injury and is a natural inflammatory action.
4. Bruises may or may not be present after your surgery. This depends entirely on the patient.
5. Walk and move around as soon as you are able. If you do not and lie around you may develop clots and or retain fluid (swelling, edema) a lot longer.
6. Donot exercise or engage in strenuous activities for at least 3 to 4 weeks. Breast reduction Recovery times vary for each individual.

Benefits

1. Higher self confidence and increase in overall quality of life.
2. Impressive decrease in the frequency of pain in patients after the breast reduction surgery.
3. Breast reduction surgery lowers back pain.