Women who are unhappy about having large breasts or those who want to treat symptoms such as back pain, breathing problems and poor posture may benefit from breast reduction, also sometimes called reduction mammaplasty. During this procedure, fat, glandular tissue and skin are removed from the breasts. The resultant smaller breasts increase patient comfort, and look more in proportion to the rest of the body.
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What To Expect During the Procedure
Reduction mammaplasty is performed under general anesthesia. Depending on the technique used and the individual case, it takes from two to five hours to perform this surgery. One of the following incisions is often used:
- Two rings, one larger than the other, around the areola
- A keyhole shape, around the areola and down to the breast crease
- An anchor shape, beginning in the breast crease, and extending up to and around the areola
Liposuction alone is sometimes used to reduce breast size. One advantage is that it leaves little-to-no scarring. However, because liposuction removes only fatty tissue, patients must have more fatty than glandular tissue in their breasts. Liposuction is also often used to treat gynecomastia, also known as enlarged male breasts.
Breast Reduction Recovery: What To Expect
After a breast reduction, patients typically experience soreness, swelling and bruising for several days. Bandages are removed after two days and are replaced with a surgical bra. Physical activity should be limited for one to two weeks, while exercise and other strenuous activity should be avoided for at least four weeks. Stitches are removed after two to three weeks, at which point most patients return to work and other regular activities.
The results of breast reduction are noticeable immediately after surgery. As swelling and bruising subside, the breasts' appearance improves. Scars fade with time and usually cannot be seen when the patient wears a bathing suit or low-cut top.
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