Breast reduction surgery, which is also known as reduction mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure that is performed to remove excess fat, skin, and tissue from the breasts. The results provide a smaller and more youthful look to the breasts. There are multiple reasons patients have breast reduction surgery including the desire to gain a breast size that is more proportionate to the rest of the body, ease any pain or discomfort caused by the large size of the breasts and gain a better self-image. Patients also have breast reduction surgery to improve their ability to take part in physical activities they are limited in enjoying due to the size and/or weight of their breasts. Large breasts can result in patients having difficulty fitting into certain clothing as well as suffering from skin irritation or a chronic rash underneath the breasts. Breast reduction surgery can be performed at any age, but it is recommended that patients wait until their breasts are fully developed.
Anchor or Inverted-T Breast Reduction – The surgeon makes an incision around the areola that continues down the center of the lower half of the breast. An incision is then made in a horizontal direction along the crease of the breast. Together, these incisions forn an inverted or anchor shape so the skin can be moved both horizontally and vertically on the breast. This means excess breast fat, tissue and skin can be removed from any area on the breasts. While this technique does produce long scars, any scars in the breast crease are usually not very noticeable because of their location.
Lollipop Breast Reduction – The surgeon makes an incision around the areola that goes (vertically) down the center section of the lower half of the breast. The look of the incision is why this technique is known as “lollipop” breast reduction. In addition to the main incision, there might be a need to create a small horizontal incision in the crease of the breast in order to achieve the desired results. This breast reduction technique provides an improved shape and projection to patients with breasts that have a moderate size. Patients will see some short scars after the procedure.
Benelli/Donut Breast Reduction – An incision is made around the peBrimeter of the areola so the scar will be hidden in the dark skin of the areola. The circular incision is the reason the technique has the “donut” name. This is an ideal technique for patients with mildly sagging breasts that are small or medium in size. The areola will become stretched and flattened and there is not much access to the breast tissue.
The total cost of breast reduction surgery depends on a number of factors including the type of breast reduction performed by the surgeon. The total cost is also determined by the amount of work performed during the procedure, additional fees charged by the medical facility or the doctor and the area of the country where the breast reduction surgery is performed.
The amount of downtime and recovery a patient will need after breast reduction depends on the breast reduction technique performed by the surgeon and the individual person. Here are the general steps involved in the downtime and recovery from breast reduction surgery:
The amount of downtime and recovery a patient will need after breast reduction depends on the breast reduction technique performed by the surgeon and the individual person. Here are the general steps involved in the downtime and recovery from breast reduction surgery:
Asymmetry between the two breasts
Bleeding
Fluid accumulation
Changes in the sensation of the breasts or nipples
Irregular breast shape or contour
Infection
Swelling
Skin discoloration
Bruising
Scarring
Inability to breastfeed
The results of breast reduction surgery are visible almost immediately after the procedure. The amount of reduction in the breasts depends on the breast reduction technique performed by the surgeon.
In general, patients will have breasts that are smaller in size and shape and they will also be free from the daily pain and/or discomfort they felt due to the size and weight of their larger breasts.
Anchor breast reduction provides breasts that are more youthful and firmer in appearance. Lollipop breast reduction gives a shapely look to the breasts while donut breast reduction provides a smoother and tighter look to the breasts as well as less sagging.
The results of breast reduction surgery are visible almost immediately after the procedure. The amount of reduction in the breasts depends on the breast reduction technique performed by the surgeon.
In general, patients will have breasts that are smaller in size and shape and they will also be free from the daily pain and/or discomfort they felt due to the size and weight of their larger breasts.
Anchor breast reduction provides breasts that are more youthful and firmer in appearance. Lollipop breast reduction gives a shapely look to the breasts while donut breast reduction provides a smoother and tighter look to the breasts as well as less sagging.
“No Vertical Scar” Breast Reduction
This technique creates an incision in the breast crease and another one around the areola. The surgeon is not able to move the skin in a horizontal manner so the ability of the doctor to reshape the breasts is rather limited. There is also less breast projection, and a wider breast shape, in the final results.
Scarless Breast Reduction
A breast reduction technique that leaves little to no scars after the procedure. The surgeon makes two small incisions in the crease of the breast and liposuction is performed to eliminate excess fat in the breasts. The surgeon is not able to remove any excess skin or tissue with this technique so the amount of reduction that can be provided is limited. Liposuction will make the breasts lighter and smaller which can help to eliminate the amount of physical pain felt by a patient dur to larger breasts.
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