| Breast reduction offers
many benefits for women with large, sagging breasts. Multiple
symptoms including back or neck pain, shoulder grooving can be
improved with a reduction mammaplasty. Physical activities that were
limited and/or painful, can be
participated in comfortably after surgery. Overall, the procedure helps women
increase their self-image and activity and be more content with everyday life.
The Surgery
Breast reduction surgery takes three hours and is typically done
under general anesthesia in an outpatient surgical facility. Some
patients may elect to spend one night in the recovery care facility.
Various techniques are used to reduce breast tissue. Dr. Shaw
prefers the "inferior pedicle" technique. Excess tissue is
removed, and the nipple and areola are moved to the new position.
Skin from both sides of the breast is brought down around the areola
to reshape the breast similar to a breast lift or mastopexy. Please
see the Online Brochure for
diagrams and incision / scar placement for breast reduction.
After surgery, a bulky bandage is used to keep the breasts in
place and pain medication is taken for a few days. Much of the
swelling and bruising disappears within the first week, although it
may take months for the breasts to fully conform to their new shape.
Take a look an an On-Line
Brochure on Breast Reduction
View before and after photos of patients that have had Breast
Reduction.
Post Op Instructions for Breast Reduction.
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