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Breast Reduction, Breast Reduction Sydney

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Breast Reduction

Technique

Recovery

Costs

Risks

Breast reduction surgery is a surgical procedure to raise, reshape and reduce large breasts. Studies have shown that women who have this procedure are some of the happiest patients in a plastic surgeon’s practice. This operation is also one that is usually considered a reconstructive procedure and is often covered by insurance plans. The procedure removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size in proportion with your body, and to alleviate the discomfort associated with overly large breasts.

Technique Breast reduction surgery is performed in order to relieve: Pain related to the weight and ongoing traction effects of the large breasts which can manifest in the neck, back or shoulders Difficulty wearing clothes that fit or finding clothes that suit your figure Sagging after breast feeding Ongoing irritation, rashes or infection under the breast in the breast crease Inability or difficulty exercising due to the weight of the breasts Specific patient requirements for those undergoing a breast reduction: No smoking or nicotine intake for at least 6 weeks pre- and 4 weeks post- surgery. No anti-inflammatory tablets e.g. aspirin and ibuprofen (Nurofen) for at least 10 days prior to surgery.

Incision types Breast reduction procedures commonly use one of two designs:

Vertical incision (short scar or lollipop scar) http://sydneycosmeticsanctuary.com.au/cosmeticsurgery/ourprocedures/breast/reduction/

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The incision is made around the nipple-areola complex and vertically down to the inframammary fold

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Frequently there is a short T extension following the breast crease. It can be performed in women of any age, once breast maturity has been reached, and is associated with a relatively quick recovery period.

Inverted T shape (anchor) incision The incision is made around the nipple-areola complex and vertically down to the inframammary fold and then horizontally across this fold The scars involved are signiﬁcantly longer than the ‘vertical’ technique This operation is reserved for someone who is unsuitable for the ‘vertical’ operation, such as a patient with very large breasts with signiﬁcant skin surplus

Recovery The procedure requires a general anaesthetic and a minimum overnight stay in hospital. Patients report minor post-operative pain, which can be treated with oral medication. You will be given prescriptions to relieve pain and prophylactic antibiotics are prescribed. During your surgery, special dressings aid healing and minimise breast movement. This dressing remains on for the first 4 weeks after surgery and you may be able to shower over them the next day. A surgical garment will be applied in the recovery room. It is important that you wear the garment for 6 weeks in total. A drain is usually placed in each breast to drain off excess blood and fluids for the first day or two. All sutures are selfdissolving. You may be back to work as soon as five to seven days after breast reduction surgery and may begin light exercise at two weeks. Most activities can be resumed between 4 to 6 weeks post surgery.

Costs Risks If you are considering a breast reduction surgery, then it is important that you are informed of the potential risks, complications and side effects of this surgery. While all care is taken to minimise or totally avoid these complications and side effects, complications may and do occur despite the best medical care. It is important that you carefully read and understand the risk factors and they will be discussed in more detail when you have your consultation with your surgeon. The risks include:

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