Breast reduction surgery, otherwise known as a mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure that is performed to reshape the breast and nipple to remove excess tissue and skin, providing you with life-changing results by helping reduce the common discomforts experienced such as neck strain, backache, shoulder pain, skin irritations and breast discomfort, all of these listed can be a big problem in everyday life, whether it’s during work, exercise and even sleep, Although it isn’t as commonly spoken about as a breast enlargement surgery, it’s probably more important for women around the world as it can help on a physical level as well as an emotional and psychological level.
Many people have questions about the typical procedure when it comes to breast reduction, Typically the procedure will involve removing excess breast fat, tissue and skin, plastic surgeons can reduce your breast size to make them more proportionate with your body and can remove slightly more on one to make them even on both sides so the weight will be evenly distributed on both sides to decrease the amount of discomfort and strain that it could be causing to the back and the neck or other levels of discomfort that it may be causing you as this can also be a common issue experienced by many women who have previously had the procedure.
One of the main focuses of breast reduction is to lower the tension on the neck, shoulders and back, this is usually done by trying to reduce the breast weight to a comfortable weight and appropriate size that you are happy with and removing excess skin towards the bottom and move the areola/nipple area upwards which should then reduce most of the tension caused and have almost instant results.
Potential risks with Breast Reduction
Breast reduction surgery will have some costs though and could have negative effects just like many other surgical procedures, this can be surgical scarring, possible implications when it comes to breastfeeding in the future and reduced breast sensitivity.
Always ask!
Before your breast reduction surgery it is important that if you are unsure on anything that you ask as many questions as you need to put your mind at ease even if you think they may sound odd, also discuss what you are looking to achieve from the surgery process as a whole in full so you can have the best possible outcome and experience
Following my breast reduction, will I need to have any further surgeries?
Generally we find that following a breast reduction surgery, women are usually much happier with their breasts and find that having smaller breasts leads to a much higher level of comfort and general happiness. Unlike a breast enlargement where the implants will need to be replaced after a certain amount of time, a breast reduction surgery doesn’t require any follow-up procedures to keep their appearance up.
Will weight loss or gain impact my breasts following a breast reduction?
Following your reduction surgery, the size and shape of your breasts shouldn’t change in future. However, if you lose or gain a significant amount of weight in the future this can result in a fluctuation to the size and shape. If you have any weight goals in mind or are planning on becoming pregnant, this should be discussed with your surgeon prior to the procedure.
Are there any alternative treatments in opposition to surgery?
If you are suffering from breast discomfort due to weight or size then you could try a different bra that supports them better and other things such as lifestyle changes like changing diets and fitness plans to try and lose weight or strengthen your back.