Breast Reduction

Many young women have huge breasts which not only cause social embarrassment but also physical problems like backache & dragging sensation because of weight of the breasts & recurrent infection on the under surface of breast. These Patients are the candidates for breast reduction.

The goal of breast reduction surgery is to reduce the size of your breasts and reshape them so that they are proportionate to the rest of your body and are no longer a source of physical discomfort. This commonly requested, predictable procedure has the dual benefits of improving your appearance while relieving the physical and emotional burden of overly large breasts.

When to Consider Breast Reduction

If your breasts are too large for your body frame and create neck, back, or shoulder pain
If you have heavy breasts with nipples and areolas (pigmented skin surrounding the nipples) that point downward
If one breast is much larger than the other
If you are unhappy and self-conscious about the large appearance of your breasts

How is a breast reduction procedure performed?

Breast reduction surgery, which usually takes from three to five hours, is performed in a hospital or surgical center. An overnight stay is not usually required. The surgery commonly involves three incisions. After the surgeon removes excess breast tissue, fat and skin, the nipple and areola are shifted to a higher position. The areolas may be reduced in size. Skin that was located above the nipple is brought down and together to reshape the breast. Liposuction may be used to improve the contour under the arm.

Your surgeon will use a surgical marker on your skin to indicate where the incisions will be. These markings are especially important, because your breasts change shape once you are lying on your back on the operating table.

Most surgeons prefer general anesthesia for this procedure. A few may perform breast reduction with intravenous sedation, also known as "twilight sedation."

Your incision pattern will depend on the size of your breasts, how much your breasts sag and where your nipple-areola complex is positioned. With each technique, the areolas can be made smaller if they're too large. An areolatome, more commonly known as a "cookie cutter," is used as a circular template to make the new areola size. The cookie cutter diameter ranges from thirty-eight to forty-five millimeters.

Selecting a Surgeon

Choose your surgeon based on quality, training and experience—not cost. It's important that you choose a right surgeon based on:

Education, training and certification
Experience with breast reduction surgery
Your comfort level with him or her

After finding a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area who is experienced in performing breast reduction, you will need to make an office appointment for your consultation. Generally, because of the in-depth nature of the consultation, there is a cost associated with the initial visit.

Aftercare and Recovery

It is vitally important that you follow all patient care instructions provided by Dr. Nageshwari. This will include information about wearing compression garments, care of your drains, taking an antibiotic if prescribed and the level and type of activity that is safe.

She will also provide detailed instructions about the normal symptoms you will experience and any potential signs of complications. It is important to realize that the amount of time it takes for recovery varies greatly among individuals.

Risks

All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Some of the potential complications of all surgeries are:

Adverse reaction to anesthesia
Hematoma or seroma (an accumulation of blood or fluid under the skin that may require removal)
Infection and bleeding
Changes in sensation
Scarring
Allergic reactions
Damage to underlying structures
Unsatisfactory results that may necessitate additional procedures
Blood clots in the legs or lungs

You can help minimize certain risks by following the advice and instructions of your board-certified plastic surgeon, both before and after your breast reduction.