Breast Reduction Sizes May Vary For a Number of Reasons

While breast reduction sizes may vary depending upon the desired result, the general operating procedures remain the same. This article from www.BreastImplantCenterOfHawaii.com outlines some of the general rules and reasons regarding breast reduction, sizes and surgeries.

Reduction Mammaplasty or breast reduction is a procedure that allows for a smaller lighter breast through the removal of glandular tissue, fat, and skin from large, heavy, or sagging breasts. The operating time for breast reduction usually takes about 3-4 hours with the use of a general anesthesia administered by a board certified MD anesthesiologist so that you are asleep and pain free throughout the process.
 

The Breast Implant Center Of Hawaii has many surgical options available for breast reduction. Sizes and condition of the breast will dictate the proper procedure. In most cases, the nipple-areolar complex is left attached to the nerves, ducts, and blood vessels to maintain function and sensation. In a few cases, the nipple-areolar complex is removed and then re-applied as a graft afterwards. Most of the procedures in breast reduction sizes involve a peri-areaolar excision of the superficial skin that can be done with “laser” or the “laser bra” procedure or done through the traditional skin splitting dissection method with a scalpel. The excision of breast tissue is sometimes necessary and can be done surgically or through liposuction. In most cases, in order to get the desired breast contour, a horizontal or vertical scar is part of the final result.

Aside from the normal surgical procedures for , the almost “scarless” liposuction reduction of the breast has the advantage of quick recovery, roughly no scarring, or a well-hidden 3-millimeter scar plus minimal chances of complications such as bleeding, tissue loss, or infections. This technique uses liposuction through a single incision on the breast to remove as much breast fat necessary to attain the desired results. Typically, Candidates for this process in Breast Reduction Sizes, are usually women with fatty breast tissue and those who still have a good elasticity of the skin. For a very specific sub-group of women with large breasts, this method in breast reduction sizes may have some advantages, but is not recommended for all.

Medical Reasons for Breast Reduction

Many women experiencing problems, such as back pain – lower and middle, neck strain and chronic headaches due to having a large breast size should seriously consider a breast reduction. Sizes of their body frame may not be proportional to their chest size and may cause unnecessary effort to hold their body upright all day.  This weight would pull down on the upper back, shoulders, and neck. For some, a large breast size also hinders performance of physical activities. Women with large breasts are sometimes forced to live a sedentary life that is not ideal for their cardiovascular health and weight management.

Discuss with our knowledgeable Surgeon, Dr. S. Larry Schlesinger, M.D., FACS at the Breast Implant Center of Hawaii the reasons for a breast reduction, sizes, expected costs and procedures before you decide.