Breast Reduction

In most cases, breast reduction is performed for purely cosmetic reasons, for women who are not satisfied with the size of their breasts, for women who suffer from an asymmetry between their breasts, and for women whose breasts have lost their aesthetics, after pregnancy and childbirth (especially after breastfeeding). This surgery is done to enhance the woman’s self-confidence and sense of femininity, which is the main reason why women perform cosmetic surgeries, which have no medical reason. Also, this surgery has medical implications, for example: in women who feel the weight of their chest, causing them to feel discomfort or physical impotence such as back, shoulders, neck pain and the appearance of scoliosis and shortness of breath and others. Also, this surgery is done in men who are suffering from hormonal imbalance, which causes the formation of excess tissue in the breast (gynecomastia). Through this surgery, excess surplus fat, skin, and glands in the breast are removed, as needed.

Instructions

How is breast reduction surgery performed?

The surgeon will make cuts around your areola and down to the crease beneath your breast, remove extra tissue and fat, reshape the breast, and lift it. The surgeon will make cuts around the edge of the areola, from the areola to the breast crease, and along the crease underneath the breast.

FAQ

How big do your breasts need to be to get a reduction?

Generally speaking, most women seek to reduce the size of their breasts by at least one or two cup sizes. Ideally, the amount of breast tissue you eliminate should create a natural-looking silhouette, meaning that the proportions of your body will be evenly balanced.

How painful is breast reduction?

You may feel sore for 2 to 3 weeks. You also may feel pulling or stretching in your breast area. Although you may need pain medicine for a week or two, you can expect to feel better and stronger each day. For several weeks, you may get tired easily or have less energy than usual.

Can breasts grow back after reduction?

The skin, fat, and tissues removed during a breast reduction procedure are permanently removed and cannot grow back, so yes, breast reduction is permanent. However, gaining weight can cause new fat to be deposited in the breasts and may make them increase significantly in size.