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The Effect of Breast Reduction
Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape
sagging breasts. Mastopexy can also reduce the size of the areola. If your breasts
are small or have lost volume - breast implants inserted in conjunction with mastopexy
can increase both their firmness and their size.
The Breast Reduction Procedure
The most common procedure involves an anchor-shaped incision
that circles the areola, extends downward, and follows the natural curve of the
crease beneath the breast.
Best Candidates for Breast Reduction
Women who are troubled by very large, sagging breasts that restrict activities
and cause physical discomfort. In most cases, breast reduction isn't performed until
the patient's breasts are fully developed. The procedure can be done earlier however
if large breasts are causing serious physical discomfort.
Breast reduction is not recommended for women who intend to breast-feed.
The best candidates are those who are mature enough to fully understand the procedure
and have realistic expectations about the results.
Risks
All surgery carries risk, and you should be fully aware of the medical
risks associated with this procedure before you consent to surgery. Your surgeon
will discuss these risks with you during your consultation, and you are encouraged
to ask questions if there is anything you do not understand. More details about your consultation.
You will be required to sign a consent form before surgery stating that you have
been informed of the risks involved; that you understand those risks; and that you
accept those risks. This is standard hospital protocol and surgery will not be performed
if you do not sign.. More details about the required
forms.
It is your obligation to inform your surgeon of key medical information that may
influence the outcome of your surgery or may increase the level of risk. These include
medications you are taking, history of disease, medical complications, etc.
Risks and risk rates vary from patient to patient depending on a range of factors.
No two people are alike. The risks listed below are possible risks associated
with this type of surgery and are mentioned regardless of how remote the possibility:
Bleeding, infection, or reaction to the anesthesia. Future breast-feeding may
not be possible, since the surgery removes many of the milk ducts leading to the
nipples. Some patients may experience a permanent loss of feeling in their nipples
or breasts. Rarely, the nipple and areola may lose their blood supply and the tissue
will die.
More details about the risks involved in plastic
surgery.
Surgery
Time required: 2 to 4 hours
Anesthesia: General anesthesia. .
Side Effects
Permanent scars, slightly mismatched breast, sunevenly positioned nipples.
Breast Reduction Recovery time
Back to work: 3 to 4 weeks
Strenuous activity: around 6 weeks
Fading of scars: several months to a year or more
Please note that this information should be used only as a guide to your treatment.
All specifics will be discussed with your Physician at your consultation.
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