Breast Reduction("Reduction
Mammaplasty")
Description
Removes fat,
glandular tissue, and skin from the
breasts, making them smaller, lighter,
and firmer. Breast reduction can also
reduce the size of the areola the darker
skin surrounding the nipple. The goal of
this procedure is to give patient
smaller breasts that are in proportion
with the rest of her body. Breast
reduction is usually performed for
physical relief versus cosmetic
improvement.
Length
2 to 4
hours.
Recovery
It may take
6 months to a year for breasts to settle
into their new shape, but swelling and
bruising will disappear in the first few
weeks. May ache for a couple of weeks.
Should avoid lifting or pushing anything
heavy for 3 to 4 weeks. Back to work (if
not too strenuous) and social
activities: about 2 weeks.
Technology
Although
techniques vary, the most common
procedure involves an anchor-shaped
incision that circles the areola, which
extends downward, and follows the
natural curve of the crease beneath the
breast. After the surgeon removes excess
glandular tissue, fat, and skin, moving
the nipple and areola to their new
position, he or she then brings the skin
from both sides of the breast down and
around the areola, shaping the new
contour of the breast. (Liposuction may
be used to remove excess fat from the
armpit area)Find a specialist in your
area.
Patient Status
Inpatient
Outpatient
Anesthesia
General
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