What is it ?

surgery, also known as reduction mammaplasty, is a procedure used to remove excess fat, tissue and skin from the breasts. If you have large breasts, you might choose to have breast reduction surgery to ease discomfort or to achieve a breast size proportionate to your body.

Breast reduction surgery is meant for women who have large breasts and want to resolve issues such as:

  1. Chronic back, neck and shoulder pain that requires pain medications
  2. Chronic rash or skin irritation under the breasts
  3. Nerve pain
  4. Restricted activity
  5. Poor self-image related to large breasts
  6. Difficulty fitting into bras and clothing

Successful breast reduction surgery can relieve pain in your upper back, neck and shoulders. It might also increase your ability to participate in physical activities and promote a more positive self-image.
Although you’ll see results immediately, remember that it can take months for the swelling to completely go down and the surgical scars to fade. The final result is generally permanent — although breast shape and size can change due to factors such as aging and weight gain or loss.

During the procedure
The specific technique used to reduce the size of your breasts can vary. The procedure might include:

  • Surgery through incisions
  • Liposuction to remove the excess fat in your breasts

The surgeon usually: Makes an incision around the areola and down each breast Removes excess breast tissue, fat and skin to reduce the size of each breast Reshapes the breast and repositions the nipple and areola

The nipple and areola: Usually remain attached to the breast Might need to be removed and then reattached at a higher position as a skin graft if your breasts are very large.

Your surgeon will try to achieve symmetry between your breasts, but some variation in breast size and shape might occur. The size of the areola also might be reduced. Your incision scars might fade over time but will never completely disappear.

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