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Breast
Reduction (Female and Male)
A procedure that can help you to alleviate pain and improve your appearance
and self-esteem by removing fat, glandula`r tissue and skin in order
to give you firmer, lighter and better-shaped breasts in proportion
with the rest of your body.Reduction Mammaplasty Performed on women, this procedure is appropriate for reducing the size and weight of large, heavy breasts that are causing a variety of health issues ý from back and neck pain, skin irritation, skeletal deformities and breathing problems to emotional hurt and self-consciousness. Gynecomastia Performed on men, this procedure, while slightly different from the procedure for women, is appropriate for reducing enlarged female-like breasts. Women with very large, sagging breasts tend to have neck, back and shoulder pain. Patients find breast reduction surgery to greatly benefit their life. Patients not only have relief from their symptoms but also the ability to exercise better, wear more fitting clothes and many have psychological benefits. Of all surgeries that plastic surgeons perform, breast reduction ranks among the highest in patient satisfaction. Patients of most any age may have breast reduction surgery, however, most surgeons recommend waiting until after breasts have fully developed. Breast reduction surgery is not recommended for those women who intend to breast-feed. You may be a good candidate for breast reduction if you have any of the following problems: • neck, back or shoulder pain • shoulder notching / furrowing from you bra strap • heavy, sagging breasts • breasts that are too large for your body size • irritation and rash beneath your breasts • difficulty with exercise and physical activities due to large heavy breasts • one breast that is larger than the other creating a significant asymmetry During Breast Reduction surgery, fatty tissue in the breast, along
with glandular tissue and excess skin are removed. By removing these
elements, the breast can be pulled tighter making them lighter,
smaller and firmer. Breast Reduction surgery is generally performed
under a general anesthesia, and usually takes between 2 to 4 hours
to complete. After your surgery, you will be wrapped in an elastic
bandage, or surgical bra over gauze for 2-3 days. You may have a
drain placed in to allow excess fluid and or blood to drain from
the incision. You can expect a recovery period of about 2 weeks. |
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