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breast reduction goal is to give the woman smaller, better-shaped
and firmer breasts in proportion with the rest of her body.
It can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding
the nipple. The Procedure removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin
from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, Breast reduction,
technically known as reduction mammaplasty, is designed for such
women who have larger breasts.A very large breast is a serious medical
problem. Many large-breasted women experience back, neck, and shoulder
pain because of the weight of their breasts. Others complain that
they cannot exercise or participate in sports because of the weight
and bulk of their breasts.Some women just feel self-conscious and
have become the unwanted targets of insensitive jokes. Whatever
the reason, breast reduction offers a reliable method to reduce
the size and weight of your breasts and simultaneously improve your
shape. Breast reduction surgery techniques are used that will give
you the most natural shape and relieve the symptoms you may have
experienced. At Clinic we count women who have had breast reduction
among our happiest patients because not only do they look better
but, more importantly, they feel better!
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In many cases, medical insurance will cover most of the cost of
breast reduction. However, individual insurance plans vary and most
of them will require a recommendation from your primary care physician
and a trial of "conservative" therapy, such as exercise
or weight loss, before they will approve breast reduction
SURGERY:
Before surgery after discussion with the patient markings are done
in sitting or standing position that how much tissue needs to be
removed.
Surgery is performed under general anesthesia; the desired tissue
is removed to give proper shape. At the end incision line is sutured
in an inverted T fashion, dressings are applied with soft pads,
sterlised brassier can be used as dressings, vacuumed suction drains
are used as a routine to prevent hematoma formation.
AFTER CARE:
Pt is sent home after 2 days when the drains are removed.
Sutures are removed after 2 wks when the wound have heeled
Pt can resume normal activity after 1 wk.
All pts are advised to wear soft tight brassier for 4to6 wks for
support
Complications:
As any other surgery hematoma or infection can occur occasionally
which may requires few dressings and wounds may take more time to
heel.
Few females may have change of sensations over some areas of breast
and nipple which usually becomes normal in few months
Minor difference in the size or shape of both the breasts can occur.
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