Who needs a breast reduction?
There is really no defined size where women will benefit from a breast reduction, but most women that come to see us often complain that the size of the breast is interfering with clothing. They also have other physical symptoms in terms of inability to be able to exercise.
What is the breast reduction surgery duration?
The procedure itself is carried out under general anesthetic.
It takes around two and a half to three hours, and most of the patients tend to go home the same day.
What are the benefits of breast reduction?
There are a lot of benefits to having a breast reduction carried out, and we generally tend to think of these as physical and psychological.
In terms of physical, the most obvious benefit is to have the size of the breast reduced. We generally tend to agree with the patient before having the surgery in terms of which size they like to be after the procedure.
In terms of psychological benefit, the social stigma is often removed, and people find this much more comfortable when they tend to interact socially.
What does breast reduction surgery involve?
From the simplest end of the spectrum, the operation can involve liposuction. We tend to use these in women who don’t need the breast position changing and who need small decreases in the breast volume.
This surgery is also functional in women who have a tendency to form bad scars. Most patients require a formal breast reduction, which involves an anchor shaped scar.
The real advantage of this technique is that as well as actually reducing the size of the breast, can also combine that with an uplift. The position of the nipple can be decided between the doctor and the patient.
Most of the operations require a general anesthetic, and most of the patients have the procedure carried out as a day case, and so they can leave the hospital the same day.
Do’s and don’ts after breast reduction.
There are very few don’ts after this procedure.
We recommend not to do any heavy lifting or exercise for two weeks after surgery.
Most of the patients worried about severe pain after surgery. In fact, the procedure is very well tolerated.
In terms of do’s, we generally tend to advise patients immediately after the surgery to take some relatively light painkiller and to wear a sports bra for six weeks after the surgery.
Recovery terms
In terms of recovery from a breast reduction, most patients would be able to shower the day after the surgery. The dressings are removed at two weeks, and at that point, the wounds are completely healed. The patients are then required to wear sport-bras for a further four weeks. After that, they go and get measured for a new bra.
What is a Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that helps flatten the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin. It also tightens the muscle. The best candidates for an abdominoplasty are non-smokers who are in good physical condition and at a stable weight. They will also have pockets of fat or loose skin that has not responded well to diet and exercise.
What is Liposuction Surgery?
Liposuction surgery removes excess deposits of fat to sculpt an improved shape to a patient’s body. While liposuction is best known as a fat removal procedure, it is also one of the best procedures to help a patient refine his or her shape. In fact, cosmetic surgeons often use liposuction to refine the results of other procedures, as no other technique allows for such detailed improvements in body contour.