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What is Breast Reduction?

Breast reduction technically called as u201cReduction Mammoplastyu201d is a plastic surgical procedure which involves excision of excess fat, breast tissue and skin. This procedure makes the chest lighter and smaller and relieve the patients from the discomfort and problems associated with it.<br><br>

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What is Breast Reduction?

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  1. What is BreastReduction? Breast reduction technically called as “Reduction Mammoplasty” is a plastic surgical procedure which involves excision of excess fat, breast tissue and skin. This procedure makes the chest lighter and smaller and relieve the patients from the discomfort and problems associated withit. • Ideal Candidates for a ReductionMammaplasty • Candidates include patients who are unhappy with the physical appearance or are self-conscious by their large breast size. Women opt for breast reduction surgery both for functional andcosmetic • reasons which include: • Large saggy and pendulousbreast. • Chronic neck, shoulder and backpain. • Development of skin irritation and rashes due to constant rubbing of skin. • Persistence of deep shoulder groove due to brastrap. • To decrease the breast size in proportion to bodyprofile. • To achieve balance of asymmetricbreast. • To enhance theirself-image. • Prerequisite for breast reductionsurgery: • Healthy and stable bodyweight • Not planning for furtherpregnancies • Fully developedbreast

  2. Anesthesia andDuration Breast reduction surgery is usually done in general anesthesia and takes about 2.5 to 3hours. Procedure There are many techniques of breast reduction surgeries like vertical reduction, wise pattern, liposuction etc. All the aforesaid methods give excellent outcomes. Irrespective of the technique chosen all breast reduction surgeries involves pattern-based skin incision for accessing your breast tissue which is followed by excision of excess fat, breast tissue and skin. This will decrease the overall size of the breast thereby giving it new improved and proportionate shape. Inthisprocedurethesizeofareolaisalsoreduced,andrepositioning of nipple and areola is alsodone. The technique best suited to the patient is decided depending on their needs and the idealoutcomes. Recoverytime Many patients feel immediate sense of relief from breast burden immediately after surgery. One may expect little pain which can be takencareofwithoralmedications.Afterabreastreduction,one may experience temporary numbness of the nipples and breasts which can last from 2 to 3 months but may last longer. Patient will have to wear sports bra for support for 2 to 3 weeks. Normal routine work can be resumed in 2 weeks’ time, but strenuous activity mustbe delayed for about 4 -6 weeks.

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