A breast reduction plastic surgery reduces the volume of the breasts and improves the shape of the breasts and the position of the nipple areola complex.
A breast reduction includes making incisions around the areola and on the breast skin to rearrange and reduce the breast tissue, fat tissue and breast skin and create more youthful looking breasts.
Apart from aesthetic reasons, breast reduction is performed to relieve the physical burden of overly large breasts.
Breast reduction plastic surgery significantly improves the appearance of the breasts and makes them more proportionate with the rest of the body.
This procedure can safely be combined with breast lift surgery for even more effective results.
The type of breast reduction depends on the incision pattern. The incision depends on the size of the breasts, the amount of breast sagginess, and on the location of the nipple areola complex. Common incision patters include:
You are a good candidate for breast reduction if your breasts are too large compared to the rest of your body and cause neck, shoulders and back pain. Also, if you develop irritation underneath your breasts you may be a good candidate for this procedure.
Finally, you may be a good candidate for breast reduction if you are finished with planning a family.
Contraindications for breast reduction surgery include obesity, diabetes, poor would healing, and heart diseases.
Aesthetic benefits include balancing breast size and shape, improving breasts aesthetic appeal and harmonizing body contours and proportions.
Physical benefits include reducing pain and discomfort in the neck, shoulders or back and eliminating skin irritation caused by bra straps.
The procedure usually lasts from 3 to 5 hours, depending on the extent of your case.
General anesthesia is most commonly used.
In some cases, intravenous sedation is used.
Since breast reduction is an invasive plastic surgery, it carries certain risks and causes some side effects.
After the surgery you may experience bruising, swelling, and numbness in your breasts. These side effects should resolve on their own.
Some more serious side effects include:
The results are permanent if you maintain a stable weight. However with time, your breasts will eventually change their appearance because of aging and gravity.
The price of breast reduction depends on the complexity and the length of the surgery.
Before the surgery, you need to have a thorough consultation with Dr. Dragana Spica. She will consider the current size and shape of your breasts, the quality and quantity of your breasts tissue and skin, and the placement of your nipples and areolas.
Dr. Spica may require blood tests to determine if you are physically fit for the surgery and also a mammogram results.
Also, Dr. Spica will advise you to stop smoking, taking certain vitamins and supplements and stabilizing your weight.
It’s important to arrange for someone to drive you home after the surgery.
On the day of your breast reduction you are prepped for the surgery and given anesthesia.
Dr. Dragana Spica makes the incision and removes the excess breast tissue, fat and skin to create a more youthful breast shape. She shifts the areola and nipples to a higher position.
In the end, Dr. Spica closes the incisions with sutures and, if necessary, places drain tubes in the breasts to collect excess blood and fluid.
When you feel comfortable, you are discharged from the surgical sites and given all the instructions for the recovery period.
Breast reduction surgery is not painful during procedure. You may experience mild to moderate discomfort after the surgery.
The recovery usually lasts for 2 weeks.
During recovery you should sleep in a slightly elevated position to reduce swelling and discomfort. Avoid strenuous activities for 3 to 4 weeks.
You can return to your normal daily activities after 6 weeks.
You should pay attention to the presence of bruising and swelling, which should subside after about 3 months.
Also, you need to keep the surgical site clean to prevent infection.
It’s important to have regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Dragana Spica.
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