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Breast Reduction
Medical reasons, aesthetic reasons, and personal preference all factor into the decision to have Breast Reduction Surgery
Women with very large, pendulous breasts may experience a variety of medical problems caused by the excessive weight - back and neck pain; skin irritation; skeletal deformities and breathing problems.
Unusually large breasts can make a woman-or a teenage girl-feel extremely self-conscious. Breast reduction surgery, technically known as "reduction mammaplasty", is designed for such women. The procedure removes fat, glandular tissue and excess skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. It can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. The goal is to give the woman smaller, better-shaped breasts in proportion with the rest of her body.
The Best Candidates For Breast Reduction
Breast reduction is usually performed for physical relief rather than simply cosmetic improvement. Most women who have the surgery are troubled by very large, sagging breasts that restrict their activities and cause them physical discomfort.
In most cases, breast reduction isn't performed until a woman's breasts are fully developed; however, it can be done earlier if large breasts are causing serious physical discomfort. The best candidates are those who are mature enough to fully understand the procedure and have realistic expectations about the results. Breast reduction is not recommended for women who intend to breast-feed.
Breast reduction is not a simple surgery, and Jain Plastic Surgery takes every precaution available to ensure your safety. Nevertheless, as with any surgery, there is always a possibility of complications, including bleeding, infection, or reaction to the anesthesia. Some patients develop small sores around their nipples after surgery; these can be treated with antibiotic creams. You can reduce your risks by closely following Dr. Jain and our cosmetic consultants' advice both before and after surgery.
The procedure does leave noticeable, permanent scars, although they'll be covered by your bra or bathing suit (poor-healing and wider scars are more common in smokers). The procedure can also leave you with slightly mismatched breasts or unevenly positioned nipples. Future breast-feeding may not be possible, since the surgery removes many of the milk ducts leading to the nipples.
Getting Back to Normal
Although you may be up and about in a day or two, your breasts may still ache, occasionally as long as a couple of weeks. You should avoid lifting or pushing anything heavy for three or four weeks.
Dr. Jain will give you detailed instructions for resuming your normal activities. Most women can return to work and social activities in about two weeks, but will have much less stamina and exercising should be limited to stretching, bending, and swimming until energy levels return..
Your New Look
Although much of the swelling and bruising will disappear in the first few weeks, it may be six months to a year before your breasts settle into their new shape. Even then, their shape may fluctuate in response to your hormonal shifts, weight changes, and pregnancy.
Dr. Jain will make every effort to make your scars as inconspicuous as possible. Still, it's important to remember that breast reduction scars are extensive and permanent and they often remain lumpy and red for months, then gradually become less obvious, sometimes eventually fading to thin white lines. Fortunately, the scars can usually be placed so that you can wear even low-cut tops.
Of all plastic surgery procedures, a breast reduction results in the quickest body-image changes. You'll be rid of the physical discomfort of large breasts, your body will look better proportioned, and clothes will fit you better.
See before and after pictures here
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