Everything You Need to Know About Breast Reduction Surgery
For many women, the idea of having very large breasts is something that sounds very good to them. For some women, the desire to have large breasts is that strong that they will elect to have breast enlargement surgery in order to give them that prominent chest. However, for many women who are born with naturally large breasts, it is not something that they enjoy. Very large breasts can cause a lot of pain and problems for women who have them. Many women complain of massive back pain due to the weight of their breasts. They can also feel pain the neck and knees due to the same thing. Women with very large breasts can also have problems sleeping, problems finding bras and clothing that fits them, and can often be on the receiving end of a lot of unwanted male attention. Due to these reasons, some women who have very large breasts are electing to have breast reduction surgery.
What is Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction surgery is an invasive surgical procedure that reduces the size of the breasts. “Before entering the operating room, the plastic cosmetic surgeon will ask you to sit upright. While sitting, surgical markings will be drawn on your breasts. The markings outline the "sitting-up" position of your breasts, to make the correct incisions later during surgery when you are lying down. The drawings will typically take the form of an anchor — encircling the areola and extending above the areola to the new location of the nipple. The markings also extend down vertically below the nipple and horizontally following the natural curve of the crease beneath your breast.
The incision is made along the surgical markings. Flaps are created on both sides of the breast and the excess skin, fat, and glandular tissues are extracted. In most cases the nipples are moved to a higher position on the breast, but remain attached to the nerves and blood vessels. For very large breasts, however, the nipples may need to be moved and grafted to a completely new location. In these cases, the nipples are removed from the underlying connecting tissues and you will lose sensation in the nipple and areola.” - http://www.yourplasticsurgeryguide.com/breast-reduction/overview.htm
What Happens After the Surgery?
This is a delicate surgery that needs to be carried out by a plastic cosmetic surgeon. After the surgery there will normally be a lot of swelling, bruising and pain in the breast area. This can take a fair while to heal properly, and during this time you will be advised not to partake in physical activities such as sport. You will probably be required to take some time of work also. When the swelling and bruising has healed, there will still be a small scar at the bottom of the breast which will fade over time but will normally remain permanently. When the breast area has completely healed, you will find that the breasts are much more proportionate to your body and much easier to manage. Most patients who have had breast reduction surgery report that their back and neck pain is significantly reduced, if not completely eliminated, and they are able to sleep with more ease.
What are the Risks?
Because breast reduction surgery is invasive, there are normal surgical risks involved in the procedure. This can include allergic reactions to anesthetic or any other medication used, and also infection that can occur during the healing process. There should be little risk involved during the actual surgery as long as you have a good surgeon. This is why it is important to only use a fully qualified and experienced surgeon to carry out your breast reduction. If at any time during the healing process you feel that something is amiss, you should contact your doctor straight away. Infections are usually very treatable, but if they are left for too long without treatment they can cause further complications. On the whole, because there are no foreign objects inserted into the body such as with breast enlargement, breast reduction is a much safer procedure.
Many women might not understand why others would choose to get breast reduction surgery. After all, having a sizeable chest is seen by many as being very sexy and attractive. However, for the women who have been living with the inconvenience of having very large breasts, breast reduction can be a god send. Breast reduction surgery is not an option to take lightly, and it will not be the right path for every woman. However, it is something that can solve a lot of problems for some women. If you are considering breast reduction surgery, you should contact your doctor today to talk about it further. Your doctor will be able to give you all of the details that you need and let you know if you are a good candidate for this type of surgery.