Breast Reduction Surgery

We all think that large breasts represent beauty and femininity. But why women ask for breast reduction surgery then? To know that, you have to listen to women who are living with a pair of large breasts and find out what kind of experience is that. You will be surprised to hear about constant back and neck pain, gouges in their shoulders from bra straps, deteriorating posture with an inability to participate in many activities due to large breasts. Then it is quite easy to figure out why they choose to have breast reduction surgery. For them, large breasts are a burden.

Reduction mammaplasty is taken in case of breast hypertrophy. Breast hypertrophy typically usually occurs in both breasts and happens at puberty or few years after puberty is finished. Sometimes it occurs during pregnancy, it is rare but enlargement does occur.

Plastic surgery can treat these conditions and solve the problem if the patient is feeling uncomfortable with the looks and conditions. If patient feels it's best to have breast reduction surgery, a plastic surgeon has to respect that decision and start a process of evaluating is the patient eligible for plastic surgery.

Breast Reduction Surgery

Candidates

Breast reduction surgery is for women who have large breasts and want to resolve one or more of the following problems they have:

1. Chronic back, neck and shoulder pain
2. Poor posture
3. Skin rash under the breasts
4. Deep grooves in the shoulders from bra strap pressure
5. Restricted levels of activity
6. Self-esteem problems
7. Difficulty wearing or fitting into certain bras and clothing


We have to mention that about half of all men today have gynecomastia, which is an enlargement of one or both breasts. Male breast enlargement can be caused by several different factors, some of then being anti-depressants, blood-pressure medicine, steroids and other factors. Gynecomastia may not be improved with diet and exercise. The male breast reduction procedure can be accomplished by liposuction. Breast reduction surgery for men can also be solved by a scalpel, if conditions allow it.

Breast reduction surgery is a highly successful procedure and patients are very pleased with the results they receive. Of course, there are always dangers of plastic surgery. Some of them are: bleeding, infection and an adverse reaction to the anesthesia. There are some other risks that are specific to breast reduction surgery:

1. Loss of sensation in breasts
2. Impaired blood supply to the breasts, leading to scarring
3. Inability to breast-feed
4. Asymmetry in size, shape, position and contour
5. Altered body image and a period of adjustment to get used to the change in your appearance

Before breast reduction sugery itself, your plastic surgeon measures and puts marks on your breasts. This helps with planning and makes it easier for surgeon to work. Reduction mammaplasty generally lasts two to three hours, while a patient is under general anesthesia. After the surgery, patient wakes up in a recovery room, where he's being monitored for any complications.

Considering the costs, they vary over a wide range depending upon the surgeon, your region, the type of your procedure and similar factors. It is not possible to give an accurate number so we will leave that to you. Check your local hospitals and see what is out there. Compare the terms, prices and conditions to see what suites you best.

Next step is to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon who can give you information that's specific to your plastic surgery. A detailed evaluation with plastic surgeon will help you to realize what your options are and to develop realistic expectations about breast reduction surgery results, risks, cost and benefits.