Breast Reduction

Breast Reduction

Breast augmentation is not always about adding cup sizes to your breasts but it can also address one problem of some women – oversized breasts. Yes, there are some women who wanted to opt for breast reduction because they feel that their massive bust isn’t at all proportionate to their body’s overall figure. Breast augmentation is always geared towards improving the symmetry of a woman’s body and this includes reducing the size of the breasts to accommodate better figure.

Some Facts about Breast Reduction

• Breast reduction is medically known as Reduction Mammaplasty
• Reducing breast size can help alleviate the discomfort felt by women with overly large breast
• The breast reduction procedure entails removal of excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and breast skin
• Breast reduction may also help women to cure their emotional problems such as low self esteem related to their overly large bust
• The average recovery time after the breast reduction procedure vary from patient to patient because this is often affected by the size of skin, tissue, and fat removes from the breasts.
• Dressings and bandages will be applied on the incisions sites after the breast reduction procedure
• There are numerous incisions going to be made by the plastic surgeon for the Reduction Mammaplasty
• Elastic bandage or support bra may be recommended to minimize swelling after the surgery
• Oral and topical medications may be recommended during the recovery period
• Your breastfeeding capability might be affected after breast reduction

Is Breast Reduction Right For You?

In order to answer this question, you have to know some guideline questions that you need to answer for yourself initially. If some of these questions look unfavorable, then perhaps breast reduction is not for you. Take a look.

• Are you prepared for the risks and complications of breast reduction?

Just like in any other surgery, breast reduction also has its share of risks and complications. Before undergoing the procedure, you should carefully examine your options and stock up your knowledge with ample information about the post op possibilities. By preparing yourself for the risks and complications, you should be able to weigh your decision better. You should be ready and well equipped with preparedness strategies to combat these possible risks and complications.

• Do you smoke?

If you are a smoker who is thinking about undergoing breast reduction, it would be best to stop smoking in advance like a few months before the surgery because smoking can really affect your body’s ability to recuperate. Sometimes this is the cause of the risks and complications of breast reduction since the body isn’t able to heal itself properly because the patient is a smoker.

• Does your family have a history of breast cancer?

If your family has a medical history of breast cancer, it would be best to consult with both a plastic surgeon and a cancer specialist to seek guidance regarding breast reduction’s possible effects in relation to breast cancer.

• Are you taking certain medications currently?

Certain medications such as blood thinners may cause undesirable effects on your body during and after the surgery. While consulting your surgeon, it would be best to discuss the current medications as well as herbal supplements you are prescribed with. By having transparency with your plastic surgeon, both you and he will be able to get through the breast reduction procedure with ease.

• Are you planning to breastfeed your future children?

If you are planning to have kids and wanted to breastfeed them in the future, you may want to think carefully about having breast reduction. Since the surgery entails removal of breast skin, fats, and tissues, there is a high possibility that it will affect your ability to breastfeed later on especially if some nerves and ducts have been damaged during the procedure.