What is breast reduction surgery?
Breast reduction surgery is a type of breast surgery that makes your breasts smaller by removing excess fat and tissues. By undergoing breast reduction, you will have symmetrical breasts that match your body proportions, relieve discomfort, and enjoy an active lifestyle you have always dreamed of.
How does breast reduction surgery work?
During 3 hours of the procedure, the surgeon makes an incision around the nipple and areola, removes excess tissue from your breasts, and reshapes them. So you can feel more comfortable with lighter and better-looking breasts.
What are the benefits of breast reduction?
Reduction mammoplasty offers aesthetic, medical, and psychological benefits, including:
- Enhanced self-image: If you have huge breasts, reduction will allow you to feel more confident.
- Pain relief: Your back, neck, and shoulders may hurt under the weight of your breasts. You simply get rid of that pain and discomfort.
- Improved mobility: You can go for sports and other activities easily with smaller breasts.
- Less rash and infections: Big and heavy breasts often cause a rash in the breast folds. With breast reduction surgery, that’s in the past.
- Posture correction: Sometimes, heavy breasts bring your shoulders forward, damaging your posture. Breast reduction helps fix that.
- Clothing and bra choices: No more struggles when selecting outfits or bras to support heavy breasts.
Who is the right candidate?
- Pregnancy or rapid weight changes can still affect your breast size, so avoid having a breast reduction before that.
- Be ready to quit smoking for at least 6 weeks before and after surgery, as nicotine inhibits the healing process.
- Discuss all potential risks with your surgeon and prepare accordingly.
- It’s recommended to consider the procedure after the age of 20.
Contraindications
Breast reduction is not recommended for individuals with:
- irregular mammograms or undiagnosed lumps
- severe obesity and diabetes
- genetic wound healing or clotting disorders
- unstable medical conditions, including heart or circulatory disorders
Why choose us
- Our experienced doctors deliver safe and quick results with an individualized touch
- We implement the latest techniques and technologies to ensure your safety and efficiency of the procedure
- Welcoming and professional environment
FAQ
How painful is breast reduction surgery?
General anesthesia will put you to sleep. So you won’t feel any pain during the reduction mammoplasty. But afterward, you will feel sore in your chest for about 3 days. Besides that, you may notice swelling, bruising, and reduced nipple sensation. But you can handle the pain and discomfort with pain-killing medication.
What should not be done after breast reduction surgery?
Steer clear of strenuous activities such as lifting heavy objects, carrying groceries, throwing trash, or any other heavy lifting for several weeks. Try to get enough sleep and don’t smoke, as it slows down the healing process. Ask your surgeon when you can take a shower, drive, and resume other activities to avoid any complications.
Does fat come back after breast reduction?
The breast reduction procedure removes fat tissue permanently, so it doesn’t grow back anymore.
How long is the recovery from a breast reduction?
Typically, full breast reduction recovery takes around 3 months. You can return to your desk work in 1-3 weeks. But it’s essential to avoid strenuous activities for about 6 weeks after the breast reduction surgery.
How long does a breast reduction take?
Breast reduction surgery takes from 3 to 4 hours. Larger breasts may require a longer surgical duration.
Breast Reduction before and after
