Having
a more attractive chest area doesn’t always mean bigger breasts. To many, it’s
all about proportion and shape. Women who have large breasts choose surgery not
only to create a more beautiful breast contour, but also to achieve better
proportions, improve breast symmetry, and ultimately, eliminate sagging. This
cosmetic surgery reduces the size and the weight of large and heavy breasts by
removing excess fat, tissue, as well as stretched skin, thus reshaping and
reducing the size of the breasts. In breast reduction, patients can also choose
to make the dark skin that surrounds the nipple (the areola) smaller.
Skin
and tissue from the breast are removed by making one or several cuts in the
breast, after which the remaining skin is closed with stitches. The nipple and
areola often have to be removed and repositioned to align them with the new
breast shape. Some amount of liposuction may also be used along with the procedure of breast
reduction surgery.
In fact, liposuction alone may work for breast reduction if the excess skin is
not an issue and if most of the patient’s breast is fatty tissue.
Immediately
after your surgery, the incisions are covered with gauze and the breasts are
wrapped in an elastic bandage. A special surgical bra may also be used to
support the new breasts. In some cases, a small tube may be inserted in each
breast to drain fluid and blood for the first days after the operation. Most
will also experience breast pain few days after the surgery and some mild
discomfort for a couple of weeks. This is why good aftercare should always be considered
when deciding to go through the procedure. The best way to ensure recovery
after breast reduction is to take a medical holiday and spend your recovery
period being pampered and cared for by professionals in a resort-like setting
that is complete with everything you need for a safe and comfortable recovery.