What outcome can I expect from breast reduction? |
Breast reduction (mammaplasty) can help relieve you from a variety of medical problems caused by the excessive weight of very large breasts, including back and neck pain, skin irritation, skeletal deformities and breathing problems. You can expect smaller, lighter and firmer breasts that are in proportion to the rest of your body.
How is breast reduction (mammaplasty) surgery performed? |
The most common technique involves an anchor-shaped incision around the areola extending downward following the natural curve of the crease beneath your breast. Next the surgeon will remove the excess tissue, fat and skin and move the nipple and areola into their new position. The surgeon then brings the skin from both sides of the breast down and shapes the new contour of the breast. breast reduction (mammaplasty) may be used to remove excess fat from the armpit area.
How long will mammaplasty take? |
Breast reduction surgery usually takes 2-4 hours to perform.
Will anesthesia be used?
Yes, breast reduction (mammaplasty) surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Is the surgery an inpatient or outpatient procedure?
Breast reduction surgery (mammaplasty) is an inpatient procedure and you will have to stay 2 nights in the hospital.
Am I a candidate for breast reduction (mammaplasty)? |
If the size of your breasts is causing you physical discomfort and restricting your activities then you may be a good candidate for breast reduction. Breast reduction (mammaplasty) is normally not performed until your breasts are fully developed unless it is causing severe discomfort. In addition, it is important that you are healthy, emotionally stable and have realistic expectations about the outcome. Breast reduction (mammaplasty) is not recommended for women who intend to breast feed.
How do I prepare for breast reduction (mammaplasty)? |
You must stop smoking tobacco products, consuming alcohol, taking any medications and vitamins 2 weeks before the date of the surgery. In addition, you must fast 8 hours before the surgery which means you should not eat anything on the day of the surgery. It is also important that you understand the procedure and the potential risk and complications.
Breast reduction (mammaplasty) leaves noticeable, permanent scars. However, they will be covered by your bra or bathing suit. The scar is located around the areola, in a vertical line extending downwards from the nipples area along the lower crease of the breast. Scars often remain lumpy and red for months, after which they gradually become less obvious. Sometimes they eventually fade to thin white lines. Occasionally, if only fat needs to be removed, breast reduction (mammaplasty) alone can be used to reduce breast size, leaving minimal scars.
What side effects can I expect from breast reduction (mammaplasty)?
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After your surgery your breasts will be bruised, swollen and you may feel some pain for 1- 2 days and some discomfort for about 1 week. Any post-surgery discomfort can be managed by pain relief medication. You will wear an elastic bandage after right after your surgery. Within 1-2 days this bandage will be replaced with a soft support bra that you have to wear all the time for several weeks. You can expect some temporary loss of
feeling in your nipples and breast skin, caused by the swelling. However, this will disappear as the swelling subsides over the next 6 weeks. Your first menstruation after the surgery may cause your breast to swell and hurt and you may also experience random pains for a few months.
How is the recovery after breast reduction (mammaplasty)? |
You will be up and about in 1-2 days but you should not plan on returning to work and social activities for about 2 weeks. It is important that you avoid lifting or pushing anything heavy for 3-4 weeks after your surgery. You should avoid sex for about 1 week and contact with the breasts should be restricted to gentle contact for about 6 weeks. Your energy level will be much less for several weeks after your surgery so you should limit your exercise to stretching, bending and swimming until your stamina returns. The surgeon will tell you everything you need to know about post-surgery recovery and it is important that you follow his advice closely to ensure optimal healing.
Yes breast reduction can permanently reduce the size of your breasts. However, natural changes caused by aging cannot be avoided.
What are the risks and complications? |
Breast reduction (mammaplasty)is normally a safe procedure. However, as with any type of surgery there are certain risk and complications. Possible complications include bleeding, infection, and permanent loss of feeling in your nipples or breasts. Some patient may develop small sores around their nipples after surgery. However, this is rare and can be treated with antibiotic creams. Breast reduction can also leave you with slightly mismatched breasts or
unevenly positioned nipples. In addition, future breast feeding may not be possible, since many of the milk ducts leading to the nipples are removed during surgery. A very rare complication is the loss of blood supply to the nipple and areola. The risk of complications arising can be reduced if you follow the surgeon’s advice closely.
Breast reduction surgery (Mammaplasty) can relieve you from pain and discomfort caused by disproportionately large breasts. Breast reduction in Thailand is very affordable and of high quality