Breast reduction surgery : Post surgery
Why do I need a consultation for breast reduction?
Consultation with your cosmetic plastic surgeon is always recommended in order to discuss your concerns regarding your breasts, clearing your doubts and confusion regarding the Breast reduction procedure.
A face-to-face consult and examination by your Plastic surgeon can help you understand in detail the kind of procedure that suits you, the pre-operative evaluation, the safety and success of the procedure as well as the post-operative protocol and care.
“Breast is an intimate, emotional and personal identity of every woman. It defines femininity, motherhood, sensuality and empowerment. Providing confidence, aesthetics and appeal.”
Disproportionate, unequal, heavy or contour less breast causes emotional as well as physical problems for women. There can be embarrassment in day to day life and restriction of certain physical activities because of them. This causes a lack of confidence and self-esteem. However, this can be solved with Breast reduction / Reduction Mammoplasty.
Nowadays, many women are opting for breast reduction procedure to gain back the freedom, the confidence in performing day to day activities without any hesitation.
We, at AT aesthetics, provide comprehensive range of Best surgical services including Breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, breast lift. We provide transparent consultations and individual based tailor cut surgeries to give your breast a youthful and curvy appeal. Our customized services are in par with all international standards.
Breast Reduction
What is Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction surgery, is also called as Reduction Mammoplasty It is a type of surgery wherein the size of your breast is reduced by removing the extra breast tissue and skin that is causing heaviness and distortion of the breast.
Along with the reduction, the breast and the nipple is lifted to its natural position. The areola is also given a uniform shape, normal size and position.
The amount of breast to be reduced is dependent on your body built, body proportions, original breast footprint, the original breast size and your individual wishes.
Breast reduction gives a proper proportionate and aesthetic breast suitable to your body physique and figure, giving you a natural curvy look.
It is a corrective procedure rather than a cosmetic surgery. Thorough consult with your plastic surgeon can help you devise a treatment plan for your issues.
Why Should I Undergo Breast Reduction?
You should undergo breast reduction surgery if you are concerned with any of the following :
- Are my breast big in size than normal?
- Do my breasts cause me Shoulder, upper back or neck pain?
- Do my breasts cause me posture problems while standing?
- Do I get incidences of repeated Skin infection under my breast?
- Do I have saggy breasts?
- I am not able to wear comfortable well fitted dresses because of my breast.
- I am not able to wear beautiful curvy dresses because of my breast that I always wish for.
- My big breast lead to unwanted attention in public.
- I have recently given childbirth and I wish to have my original size breasts that I had before pregnancy.
- I want to show off my curves in a comfortable way.
If any of the above questions or statements concern you, then you should definitely look into breast reduction surgery.
Can I have breast reduction without surgery?
Reducing the size of your breast by non-invasive means is sometimes possible, but only and only when the reduction needed is very minimal.
Also, the skin tone should be extremely good. Non-invasive means of breast reduction include exercises, lifestyle changes and balanced diet.
Weight loss is one way of reducing the breast size, which basically burns the fat in the breast, but the skin usually will not tone back and tighten.
This will cause you to have saggy breasts. It is not possible to reduce a complete cup size of your breast just by weight loss, without the skin cover tightening over it.
Consult your Plastic surgeon for ways and options for you having your breast reduced. For more, check out the FAQ section.
Breast Reduction Surgery Consultation
What discussion should i expect at the Breast reduction consultation?
Being prepared beforehand with your questions, concerns, doubts is of utmost important so that you dont miss out any of the points you wish to discuss during your consultation. So it is always good to write them down on a paper. This will give you an overview of what all will be discussed :
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- Your complaints regarding the breast
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- Your goals and expectations
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- Your medical history – Previous disease, allergies, medications and lifestyle
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- Your Pregnancy history and wishes after the surgery
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- Any history of previous surgery
Your Plastic surgeon will then do :
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- Examination of your general health
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- Examination of your breast
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- He might take photographs to explain the surgery, for before – after pictures
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- Discuss procedure options
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- Chalk out a customized treatment plan for you
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- Discuss safety and success
For more, check out the FAQ section.
What are different breast reduction procedures?
There are multiple types of breast reduction procedures depending upon :
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- The amount of breast tissue to be removed.
- The amount of lift needed for the breast to have a natural orientation over the chest.
- The quality of the skin
- The footprint of the breast
- The body proportions
- The projection of the nipple
- The skin tone over the breast
The technique used for breast reduction depends on the patients anatomy, realistic expectations and plastic surgeons advice.
The difference in the procedures is the amount of breast tissue removed, the sites in the breast from which the tissue is removed, the tissue that is left behind to lift the remaining breast to its natural position. These includes :
- Superior Pedicled
- Superomedial pedicled
- Medial Pedicled
- Inferior Pedicled
- Lateral pedicled
- Central Mound pedicled
The plastic surgeon will always weigh in all the parameters and discuss it with you in a thorough consultation and make a treatment plan to give you beautiful, youthful and natural breast shape that you need.
How are the breast reduction scars?
There are multiple types of breast reduction procedures that depend upon the amount of breast tissue to be removed and the breast lift needed according to the body proportion, footprint of the breast, patients desire and the plastic surgeon opinion. Each procedure give off a different type of scar after surgery.
It can be either:
- Donut scar : Around the Nipple – Areola.
- Vertical scar : Donut Scar + Scar running vertically under the breast in the lower half.
- Inverted T scar : Donut scar + Vertical scar under the breast in the lower half + Horizontal scar in the breast fold.
You do not need to be afraid of the scars, as all of the scars will always be hidden under the breast. The type of breast reduction surgery procedure will be decided by a plastic surgeon at the time of consultation and thorough examination.
Breast reduction surgery Procedure
Once you are done with your thorough consultation and general examination for breast reduction with your breast reduction surgeon, unit two undergo the next steps
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- Lab testing
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- Medical evaluation
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- Fitness for surgery from Anesthesia point of view
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- A baseline mammogram before surgery
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- Stop smoking at least two week prior and after the procedure
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- Stop certain medication like aspirin, herbal supplements, anti-inflammatory drugs or take alternative medications
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- You are all prepared for undergoing a brace induction
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- You will be asked to get admitted on the night before or in the morning of the day of surgery.
How is Breast reduction surgery performed?
Breast reduction, also known as Reduction Mammoplasty is performed by giving an incision along your lower half of the breast to reach and remove the excess breast tissue, fat and skin.
Liposuction may or may not be performed along with the procedure depending upon the amount of excess fat to be removed once you are shifted on the operation table you will go through the following steps:
- Anesthesia: the first step is giving you general anesthesia by anesthetist, it is usually a safe and smooth process of getting you under anesthesia, our expert anesthetists make sure you have a smooth surgery that you wont recall once you wake up.
- Incision: There are multiple incision options that can be used by the plastic surgeon depending upon the type of breast reduction being performed.
- Circular pattern: Incision around the nipple areola
- Keyhole pattern
- Inverted T pattern
- Removal of excess tissue and repositioning: After the incision, the breast tissue, the fat and the skin which is excess is removed. The nipple and Areola are positioned to their natural position, with resizing the areola. The breast tissue is then shaped and positioned in order to lift the breast.
- Suturing : Once the breast tissue is positioned properly, fixation sutures or taken inside the breast tissue. The skin is draped over the breast tissue and suturing is done from within, so as there are no external sutures. It is like a internal bra. Skin glue and surgical tapes are used to enforce the outer skin. Care is taken as to properly suture the incision, as to have practically no scar.
- After surgery : Once suturing and dressings are done, a compressive or supportive bra is placed on the table itself before weaning of the anesthesia. This avoids the discomfort and helps in smooth recovery from anesthesia after the surgery. Once you are awake you are shifted to the recovery room for further monitoring. 4 to 6 hours after the procedure you are allowed to have normal diet.
When should I expect the results of my breast reduction?
You will notice immediate results after breast reduction surgery. The tissues require time to heal properly and so do the scars. It will take a few weeks for complete healing and scar reduction after breast reduction surgery.
What is the after care needed after breast reduction?
Breast reduction surgery usually requires 1 to 2 days of hospital stay, depending upon the procedure that has been performed. A compression or support bra will be asked to be used for 4 to 6 weeks after breast reduction to give proper support for healing of the breast.
There is no limitation for bed rest after a breast reduction surgery, we advise early mobilization of patients out of the bed as soon as the patient is comfortable.
Sometimes a tube/drain may be placed at the time of surgery, which is usually removed after 24 to 48 hours. It usually is placed if large volume of breast tissue is removed to prevent any collection of fluids in the surgical site.
Patient usually can go to work after 4 to 5 days of surgery depending upon their comfort level. Strenuous activities, exercises, jumping are usually prohibited for a certain period after surgery. there are no external sutures used so there is no need of any suture removal.
FAQ's Regarding Breast Reduction
A well trained and expert plastic and aesthetic surgeon performance of breast reduction surgery. Dr Akash is a well-trained cosmetic breast reduction surgeon who has performed different types of breast reduction with happy satisfied patients.
Breast reduction surgery is a common procedure done nowadays by plastic anesthetic surgeons for numerous women. Apart from the risk of general anesthesia, there is no such high-risk for undergoing this kind of surgery. The complication rates are much lesser in hands of well trained and experienced plastic surgeons for this surgery. The usual complications or more than 1 to 2% which include haematoma, seroma, wound dehiscence, decreased nipple sensation, discolouration of nipple, infection etc. Usually after the surgery there will be a firmness or hardness noted in the breast, which settles down as though wounds heal from within over time.
It takes anywhere from 1.5 to 4 hours for a breast reduction surgery depending upon the volume of breast to be reduced, the volume of skin reduced, the type of surgery done.
Yes, Brazil duction surgery is a safe procedure, done by a well-trained and expert plastic and aesthetic surgeon
Usually, there is mild to moderate pain and discomfort just after the surgery, which can last for 2 to 3 days, which can be managed with judicial use of painkillers. The pain is usually at the sutures site, and this will not cause any discomfort in mobility of the patient.
Best reduction surgery usually costs around 1.3 to 2 lakhs INR in India, including 18% tax. With the rise of many cosmetic surgery centres, the price range varies depending upon the institution, the facilities, the quality of instruments and equipment used for the surgery and the operating surgeon and the staff. We, at AT aesthetics believe in transparent and comprehensive cost, however, the concern of value for money has the most priority than the priciest option. Because of our transparent pricing system we are very well trusted by our patients.
With breast reduction surgery, you will get rid of the main complaints you have because of the big breasts including shoulder strap marks, shoulder pain, back pain, neck pain, skin infection under your breast as well as the embarrassment because of heavy breast. It will increase your participation in breast reduction physical activities, sports and boost your self-confidence and self-esteem. Along with it, you will have a well-balanced figure proportionate to your body frame with perky, beautiful. Youth full breasts sculpted just for you.
Breast reduction is definitely worth it if you have complaints, physical and mental distress because of big breasts. Well balanced, proportionate and curvy breasts will definitely boost your confidence, self-esteem, lifestyle and even your appeal without any harmful risks of the procedure. Being a common procedure nowadays, many women undergo breast reduction as the need of time.
If you are having physical complaints and mental distress because of the big size and heaviness of your breast along with the following points then you are the right candidate for breast reduction
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- You are motivated
- You are physically fit
- You have controlled over your comorbidities
- You can stop smoking for a certain period before and after surgery
- You do not have unrealistic expectations.
Your ability to breastfeed following best induction procedure may be limited, consult your plastic surgeon regarding the same.
Yes, definitely you can get pregnant after undergoing breast reduction surgery. It will not affect your pregnancy and childbirth, but it may limit your ability to breastfeed to some extent. The breast size can alter during pregnancy after a breast reduction because of weight gain during pregnancy. However in some particular cases if required another session can be performed to reduce the size of the breast.
Reducing the size of your breast by non-invasive means is sometimes possible, but only and only when the reduction needed is very minimal, the skin tone is extremely good. Non-invasive means of breast reduction include exercises, lifestyle changes, balanced diet. Weight loss is one way of reducing the breast size, which basically burns the fat in the breast, but the skin usually will not tone back and tighten and then you will have saggy breast. it is not possible to reduce a complete cup size of your breast just by weight loss, without the skin cover tightening.
Dr. Akash, is a well trained Cosmetic Plastic surgeon in Breast surgery techniques. He has worked with top cosmetic surgeons in India and implements the gained knowledge into defining the art of cosmetic surgery to treat his patients and give them a naturally curved and contoured Breasts that they desire.
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