Breast Reduction

By: Marcia Henin
Submitted: 2008-06-23 17:22:05
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Breast reduction, a plastic surgery also known as Reduction Mammoplasty, accounts for 80,000 procedures performed in each year, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This is a very significant number and represents women with larger breast sizes usually D cup or larger that were interested in smaller breasts for numerous reasons such as back pain, esthetics and general convenience. The majority of patients are looking for a c cup bra which is usually the right cup size to alleviate pain associated with enlarged breasts, improve body proportions and offer complimentary esthetics. Breast reduction surgery improves quality of life.

Dr, Blau has found that individuals usually seek breast reduction because of medical conditions associated with enlarged breasts, including, back, neck and shoulders pain or discomfort. Other symptoms that can be resulted from enlarged breasts are: shoulder indentations from wearing bras, discoloration of the skin, inframammary rash, kiposis, mastodynia (breast pain), and a psychological impact due to esthetic considerations. Some of these conditions are usually causing an interference with daily life activities.

Breast reduction may be performed on patients from 16 years of age or older. A significant breast reduction equates to excision of more than 500 gr (1 pound) of glandular tissue in each breast. Extreme cases involve an excision of 5 pounds or more.  Typically breast reduction surgery is done under intra Venus sedation or General Anesthesia but in some cases, breast reduction can be accomplished even under local anesthesia.

Breast incisions are typically located around the areolas and an inverted T incision under the areolas. Sometimes, the horizontal incision between the areolas and the infra mammary creases can be eliminated. The most popular technique involves inferiors or superior pedicels that preserve the blood supply to the breast and areolar tissues.

Breast reduction surgical outcomes are appreciated by over 90% of patients, regardless of the scar quality. The new look resulting from this Plastic surgery accentuates the natural feminine body curvatures and the comfort level for patients.

When you decide to come in for a consultation with a plastic surgeon, you’ll receive more detailed information about the procedure, invited to participate for screening to have the procedure and feel well equipped to make a decision about breast reduction.     

Written by Marcia Henin on behalf of Dr.Blau - Plastic surgeon specializes in operations like: Breast reduction surgery.

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