Big breasts don’t necessarily mean nice breasts! Often excessively large and heavy breasts can lead to health problems that are manifested after years, such as neck and shoulder pain, headaches, dermatitis under the breasts, etc.
You can alleviate the pain and discomfort that large breasts cause with a breast reduction, a plastic surgery technique that sculpts the breasts, giving them a firmer shape and size tailored to the patient’s body type and needs.
Essentially, a breast reduction will remove the fat and granular tissue, resulting in a smaller breast that harmonizes elegantly with a woman’s body.
Usually, the surgery takes 3-4 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. The plastic surgeon makes incisions that are appropriate to the size and shape of the patient’s breasts. In reduction mammoplasty, fat and glandular tissue is removed to reduce the breast size. It is necessary to reposition the nipple to create a more pleasing effect.
At the same time, the plastic surgeon checks the diameter of the nipple and, if necessary, adjusts it to match the new breast. The procedure is completed with meticulous stitching of the incisions so that visible scars are minimized.
Breast reduction is more than just a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure. It also relieves women from various problems that hamper their daily lives and boosts their self-confidence.
The operation’s success is mainly dependent upon the expertise and experience of the plastic surgeon. The first appointment acts as a consultation session where the doctor can assess the situation, taking into account the patient’s history and examining the breast thoroughly.
The patient spends the night in the clinic so that doctors can monitor their progress and remove drain tubes. The breast will remain tied up with a special bandage. Most stitches placed are usually internal (absorbable). The stitches on the nipples should be removed by the 15th day after surgery.
After seven days, the patient can return to work. She will be given antibiotics for about five days to avoid infection.
When performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, the chance of complications is very low.
Scars from breast implant surgery are most visible in the lower half of the breast and can be noticeable for the first few months after the operation. Over time, the use of special gels and other substances will soften them.
Reduction mammoplasty may have the unintended consequence of reducing milk production and breastfeeding ability.
Schedule your appointment with the doctor to learn more about the price of the procedure. The cost will be calculated after a thorough examination of the breast and an assessment of its morphology.