For many women, breast reduction surgery can be a solution to problems such as poor posture, back, shoulder, or neck aches, headaches, shoulder indentations or feelings of self-consciousness.
A breast reduction, known medically as a reduction mammoplasty, involves surgically removing a combination of fat, skin, and glandular matter from within and under the breasts, resulting in smaller, lighter, and tighter breasts. Depending on individual wishes and aesthetics, your surgeon may also reposition or resize the areolas; in many cases this can be done without damaging the glands involved in milk production and women may be able to breast feed in the future. The procedure does leave a visible scar which will be positioned in most cases immediately below the nipples.
The best candidates for reduction mammoplasty surgery are women with reasonable expectations about the limits of surgery and who are satisfied that they will not be bothered by some possible scarring. It may take up to two weeks for surgical stitches to be removed and as long as six weeks for the breasts to fully heal with a reduction in swelling. Most patients are able to return to work in one to two weeks, but a full range of motion and ability to endure strenuous exercise may take one month or even longer to regain. In most instances, a drain tube is used to collect fluid that may accumulate in the days following your surgery.
It is important to discuss this procedure thoroughly with your surgeon before hand to discuss the risks and benefits of the procedure, and also to ensure your doctor has a clear understanding of your goals for your future appearance. If you would like to meet with Dr. Ziesmann to discuss a reduction mammoplasty, we would be happy to accommodate you and ask that you please contact our offices to schedule an appointment at a time suitable to you.
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