The procedure removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin from
the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. It
can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding
the nipple. The goal is to give the woman smaller, better-shaped
breasts in proportion with the rest of her body. This procedure
is also known as reduction mammaplasty.
Bleeding, infection, asymmetry, or reaction to the anesthesia. Future
breast-feeding may not be possible, since the surgery removes many
of the milk ducts leading to the nipples. Some patients may experience
a permanent loss of feeling in their nipples or breasts. Rarely,
the nipple and areola may lose their blood supply and the tissue
will die.
Surgery Time Required:
3 to 4 hours
Anesthesia: General anesthesia.
Side
Effects:
Permanent scars, slightly mismatched breast, unevenly positioned
nipples.
Breast
Reduction Recovery Time Back to work: 3 to 4 weeks More strenuous activity: around 6 weeks Fading of scars: several months to a year or more
Please
note that this information should be used only as a guide to your
treatment. All specifics will be discussed with your Physician at
your consultation.
