Say Goodbye to Unwanted Breast Tissue with Breast Reduction Surgery

Consultation For Breast Reduction Treatment

During your consultation, you will discuss your medical history with the doctor. Be completely open with the doctor about your concerns, habits and expectations. The doctor may take photos of your breasts, measure them, and talk with you about how much breast tissue will need to be removed to achieve your goal. You will also learn about preparing for the surgery and planning for your recovery. Your doctor ay ask you to get a mammogram and breast exam done before the surgery. Your doctor might, delay your surgery if you are pregnant or you have certain conditions like diabetes or heart issues.

There are certain guidelines that the doctor will advise you to follow before the surgery, like maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regularly, stop smoking at least three weeks before the surgery, strictly avoid anti-inflammatory drugs or medicines having aspirin so that the risk of excess bleeding is reduced.

Procedure For Breast Reduction Treatment

Breast reduction surgery is done under general anaesthesia in a hospital setting and takes up to two hours. Your surgeon could use one of a few surgery methods, depending on the shape and size of your breasts, how much tissue they need to remove, and how you want to look after surgery:

• Circular Pattern Technique – In this, incisions are made around the areolas.
• Anchor Pattern Technique – It involves horizontal incisions beneath the breast crease extending vertically upwards around the areolas.
• Lollipop Pattern Technique – It includes making incisions around the areola and vertically down to the crease.

Post Surgery Recovery For Breast Reduction Treatment

The time required for breast reduction surgery recovery varies from person to person and depends upon the nature of the technique used. Dressings or bandages will be applied to your incisions and an elastic bandage or support garment may be used to minimize swelling and support your new chest contour as it heals after surgery. You might experience pain and discomfort around the breasts after the surgery, and to cure this, you will be prescribed some pain killers. Experiencing swelling and bruising is quite normal after the surgery. However, it will settle down after a week. You will be able to resume your day-to-day activities after a fortnight.

After-Care Protocols For Breast Reduction Treatment

In order to have successful long-lasting results it is important to follow the below:

• You should take the medications prescribed by your surgeon regularly.
• Wear a surgical bra to minimize swelling.
• It is also advisable to not to sleep on your stomach.
• Avoid all the activities which exert pressure on your breasts.
• Avoid lifting heavy objects and raising arms frequently.
• Strenuous activities are forbidden.
• It is important to attend the follow-up appointments with your doctor to keep track of your progress.