Breast Reduction

Reduction Of The Breast

Reduction Of The Breast
Most women with larger breasts feel self conscious causing many problems, depression, and paranoia

Medical Problem
Because of the size of the breasts medical problems can occur, pains in the back, hunching of the shoulders, and spinal problems

Hanging Down
Some women breasts are so large they hang down, in some cases they can hang down below the tummy

Operation
For the breast to be reduced fat has to be taken out along with the mammary gland, and any excess skin

Technique
There are techniques used the most common is to make an incision around the areola down the breast then around the natural crease under the breast

Liposuction
Liposuction is a technique used in the reduction of the breast

Anaesthetic
This type of operation is preformed under a general anaesthetic

Stay In Hospital
A period of two -four days in hospital or clinic

Scarring
Yes there is scarring, this will depend on each individual, Most incisions are made under or around the crease lines to help hide any scarring

Pain
No pain a little discomfort, as long as you rest and restrict arm movement for the first few days

Washing
Returning to normal washing procedures will be in the first week

Normal
You can be back to normal life within the two -three weeks

Physical Exercise
Physical exercise after the first month

Sun Bed / Sun
No sun beds or sun bathing in the first month

Results
You will see results after the operation
As with any surgery there will be swelling and bruising
After the first month you will have a new shape
A good recovery requires plenty of rest
Drink plenty of water
Eat a healthy diet
No smoking
No exposure to the sun
Attend all check -ups