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Medical Video: When Should I Consider Breast Reduction Surgery? (Q&A)
Definition
What is breast reduction surgery?
Breast reduction or breast reduction surgery is surgery to make your breast size smaller and sometimes done to form the breast.
What are the benefits of breast reduction surgery?
The size of your breasts becomes smaller and has a better shape.
When do I need to undergo breast reduction surgery?
Breast reduction surgery is an individual surgical procedure and you have to do it for yourself, not because of someone else's wishes or trying to appear ideal.
Breast reduction is the right choice if you:
- physically healthy
- expect realistic results
- do not smoke
- feel that your breasts are too big
- physical activity is disturbed by the breast
- experience back, neck and shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts
- stretchy bra strap because it supports heavy breasts, then breasts decrease
- has skin irritation under the breast fold
- your breasts decrease and widen
- Your nipples are under the breast fold
- enlarged areola caused by widened skin
Prevention & warning
What should I know before doing breast reduction surgery?
You must remember that reducing the breast can make it difficult or even impossible to breastfeed in the future. However, some women may still be able to breastfeed after this reduction surgery. The results of this breast reduction surgery are permanent. However, your breasts can become larger or their shape may change due to pregnancy, weight gain, or weight loss.
Are there alternatives to breast reduction surgery?
If you are overweight, you can reduce your breast size along with weight loss. You can also wear custom-made bra or corset for reducing your breasts.
Process
What should I do before breast reduction surgery?
This operation is carried out under general anesthesia or general anesthesia. Therefore, before surgery, you may be asked to:
- do laboratory tests or medical evaluations
- take certain drugs or make adjustments to the medication you are taking
- do baseline mammogram before and after surgery to help detect changes in your breast tissue
- quit smoking both before surgery and after
- avoid consuming aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements because it can increase bleeding
What is the process of breast reduction surgery?
Surgery is usually done for 90 minutes. Your surgeon will dissect the areola line (the dark area around the nipple) and cut vertically below your areola. They will remove some breast tissue, excess fat, and skin. The surgeon will reshape the breast and lift your nipple so that its position is higher.
What should I do after breast reduction surgery?
Color changes will occur in the breast and you will feel swelling. You can go home the next day and can do normal activities after two to three weeks. You will be able to return to work after a week, depending on the type of work. You can do some activities that are not too heavy, such as carrying a child, after about two weeks. Regular exercise will help you to be able to do normal activities as quickly as possible. Before you start exercising, ask the health team or doctor for advice. The results of breast reduction will change gradually over time. Your breasts will become more supple and natural.
Complications
What complications can occur?
General Complications:
- pain
- bleeding
- wrinkles / sores in the abdomen
- blood clots
- infection of the cut (surgical wound)
Special Complications:
- lumps or swelling appear in the breast
- numbness or pain in the outside of your breast
- loss of skin, including the areola and nipple
- stiff shoulders
- changes in breast and nipple stimulation
- the ability to breastfeed is reduced
- problem with breast appearance
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