What is breast reduction?
It is a medical procedure also know as reduction mammaplasty, where by excess breast fat tissue and fatty tissue is removed surgically with intention of making the breast more beautifully shaped, firm, lighter, feminine size and also more proportionate to the body. There are a lot of pains that can be experienced by women with large breasts which can be, back pains, grooves in shoulder caused by the bra straps and even neck pains. Apart from the physical pains women with really large breasts can also suffer from physiological torture, like problem shopping for extra large size bra, feeling embarrassed and also lacking self confidence in engaging in public events that some skin is likely exposed like swimming.
Brest reduction procedure
Surgery breast reduction starts with the consultation with a plastic surgeon and this is the point where the surgeon examines the breast, the client gives his or her preference for example where the nipples will be place and the scares, the size that she wants to achieve in the end, and all general expectations. The surgeon then asks for medical history, past, present, determines whether the expectations are realistic and also gives the risks and preparation details needed, once a date for the surgery is set the clients is to prepare for the surgery breast reduction, the preparation involves; smokers are to decease from smoking, 3 weeks before the surgery, lose of weight is well encouraged and also clients taking aspirin and some anti-inflammatory medications for treating arthritis are recommend to stop at least 2 weeks before the surgery because this medications can increase bleeding. The surgery would take about two and half to three and half hours, that is depending on the amount of breast fat tissue to be removed, the patient is under anaesthesia, and there are different techniques of performing the surgery breast reduction each with its own advantages and disadvantages the surgeon would help in choosing the best technique. Once the surgery is done, the recovery time is not standard its all determined individually.
Risks involved after and during a breast reduction
Reaction to anesthesia and other medications which can cause wheezing, anxiety, dizziness, nausea, difficult breathing and even vomiting. Loss of sensitivity is usually a temporary situation although a permanent one may also occur. Irregular scarring is another risk that is common with smokers. Breast asymmetry may also occur, the surgeon will obviously try to make the volume and height as even as possible but it doesn’t always turn out that way. Besides the body heals differently depending on the patient, hyper pigmentation can subside in a matter of weeks but if it doesn’t there are treatment for this complication. Blood loss is very rear but if it occurs, blood transfusion would be required this complication is usually caused by taking any anti-coagulants before the surgery breast reduction.
Breast reduction costs
Surgery Breast reduction done for medical purposes may be covered by the health insurance, because it’s considered as a reconstructive surgery. The general cost of the surgery is tallied with consideration to anesthesia fee, surgeon’s fee since different surgeons have different experience, hospital facility costs, medical tests and prescriptions for medication.
