Women across the globe are having real difficulties with excessively large breasts. They can cause real physical discomfort, emotional distress and also are an aesthetic concern.
Overly large breasts are one of the most common causes of neck, back and shoulder pain. Not to mention those deep grooves on your shoulders from your bra straps.
Plastic surgeons all over the world, are offering various services to deal with excessively large breasts. These body contouring techniques include breast reduction surgery or reduction mammoplasty.
Through breast reduction, the plastic surgeons reduce the excess breast fat tissue, glandular tissue and skin. The end result should be more comfort, better and more proportionate appearance.
Breast reduction types
Now there are a lot of different breast reduction procedures and patients opt in more and more for the less-invasive ones like radiofrequency assisted surgeries or laser assisted surgeries.
The greatest advantage of these, minimally invasive breast reduction surgeries is that the patients remain awake during the procedure and can go home the very same day.
But as with any other type of surgery, you need to be well prepared. This ensures smooth recovery, good outcomes and also makes your plastic surgeon’s job easier.
What can you expect from the surgery?
Before the procedure, you will have to go through a thorough physical and medical exam. Your plastic surgeon will tell you exactly what type of exams you will need, but you will most certainly need a clearance from your physician or specialists. Based on this clearance the plastic surgeon can know whether or not you’re in good health for the breast reduction procedure.
Your plastic surgeon will:
- Check your overall health and medical history
- Evaluate your fitness for this procedure – This is done through a physical exam
- What you expect i.e. the breast size and appearance
- Provide you as much detail of the procedure, possible risks and benefits
- Measure your breasts
- Take pre-procedure breast photos
Now regarding yourself, as the patient, you might need to:
- Get a mammogram done and do some lab tests
- Avoid taking certain medication like aspirin, Advil, vitamins etc. before the procedure. These medications can increase the risk of bleeding
- Staying hydrated, both before and after the surgery is important
- Have a good, healthy diet before and after the surgery. You need to make sure that your body gets enough vitamins, nutrients so it can fight off a potential infection
- Cease smoking minimum 6 weeks prior to your breast reduction surgery, if you’re a smoker
- Refrain from drinking alcohol as well
- Avoid going to the gym
- Have someone who will be able to drive you to and from your procedure
It’s important to ask your doctor whether or not you will be able to go home the same day.
If you decided to go for a breast reduction surgery, you need to make sure that you have realistic expectations about the recovery process and the end results. Some swelling is bound to happen after the surgery and this is completely normal.
Furthermore, you will need to have drains 24 to 48 hours after the surgery and you need to refrain from any heavy lifting for at least two weeks.
Your regular daily routine can resume but gradually after a few days and you need to make sure that you don’t push yourself too much. And if you’re keen on returning to work, you will have to be patient at least 3 days.
If you’re considering breast reduction surgery, make sure that you choose a reliable and experienced plastic surgeon. Each surgeon might use different techniques and a skilled surgeon will be able to best determine what type of surgical technique will be best for your situation. Contact Body by Kotoske today and schedule an appointment.
