Breast reduction surgery procedure

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Breast Reduction Surgery What the Procedure Involves

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Oversized, sagging breasts are unattractive and can also cause great physical discomfort such as pain in the neck, head and shoulder, leading to poor posture and even emotional stress. Breast Reduction or Reduction Mammaplasty is a specialized surgical procedure that reduces the size of the breasts and restores them to a shape that is more proportionate to the body. This plastic surgery procedure is useful for women who have large, sagging breasts and to resolve issues caused by the condition such as breathing difficulties, skin irritation, and even skeletal deformities.

What Breast Reduction Can Achieve Breast reduction surgery reduces breast size by removing excess fat, glandular tissue and skin from the breasts. The breasts are reshaped to be small, firmer and lighter. With this surgery, you can get your breasts shaped to suit your body, thereby enhancing your physical appearance and confidence level.

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Women

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breasts

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asymmetrical

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disproportionate to the body with nipples and areolas that point downward can get this corrected with the surgery. It may be also advised for women who experience skin irritation, pain or restriction from different kinds of physical activities due to large breast size. The procedure can achieve the following

 Reduction in areolar size  Reduced breast size and weight  Enhanced breast shape  Elevation of the breast mound and nipple – areolar complex The results of this individualized procedure are considered permanent. But, the breasts may become larger or may This cannot be removed by liposuction. Visceral fat can be removed as follows:

change in shape after pregnancy, weight loss, or weight gain. Merits of VASERshape and BodyFX

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It is important for candidates to have realistic expectations about the surgery. To undergo this procedure, women candidates need to be at least 18 or 19 years of age when their breasts are fully developed. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia.

The Consultation Choose a qualified and trained plastic surgeon to perform the procedure. At the initial consultation, the surgeon will evaluate your medical history and current health condition as well as your goals regarding breast size and appearance. It will be a great advantage if the plastic surgery practice is equipped with 3D imaging technology which allows patients to visualize the results of the procedure before it takes place. For instance, the use of the superior Vectra 3D imaging technology in breast reduction surgery allow patients to view simulated before and after images of the breasts so that they can be confident of the results.

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This technology also helps the surgeon in preoperative planning. It’s also important that you discuss the potential risks and complications associated with the surgery at the initial consultation. You should also ask about the costs of the procedure.

Recovery All types of plastic surgery involves risks, but you can prevent complications to a great extent by carefully following all pre – operative and post – operative instructions given by your plastic surgeon. You will have dressings or bandages on the area where the incisions are made. To minimize swelling and to support healing, an elastic bandage or support bra may have to be worn. Post-surgery, some pain or discomfort is quite common which may last up to 1- 2 weeks. You should avoid any form of heavy lifting or strenuous activities during the recovery period.

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