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Breast Reduction

Breast reduction surgery is an ideal option for women whose breast size hinders their ability to do physical exercise, or causes severe back pain. It is important to note that as with all voluntary cosmetic surgery, you need to be sure that undergoing the procedure is the right option, and that you are physically able to have the operation.


According to an article on www.plasticsurgery.org.au, entitled “Breast Reduction”, it is important to be sure that you are physically healthy, have realistic expectations, and are not a smoker if you intend on undergoing breast reduction surgery.

 

If you are uncomfortable with the size of your breasts, your breasts limit your physical activity, and you suffer from back pain, breast reduction surgery is definitely an option. Breast reduction surgery can also help those who have regular indentations from bra straps that support heavy breasts, those who have skin irritation beneath the breast crease, nipples that rest below the breast crease when breasts are unsupported and enlarged areolas caused by stretched skin.

If after reading the above points you are satisfied that you are mentally and physically able to undergo breast reduction surgery, it is important that you are aware of the risks associated with this individualized procedure. The risks should be explained to you by your plastic surgeon, so be sure to ask questions so that you fully understand the risks involved.

 

In summary, some of the risks associated with breast reduction surgery are scarring, infections, changes in nipple or breast sensation, risks associated with anaesthesia, hematoma (bleeding), blood clots, poor wound healing, breast contour and shape irregularities, skin discolouration, damage to deeper breast structures, fluid accumulation and pain.


It is also important to take note that breast reduction surgery should only be undertaken when your breasts are fully developed. Breast reduction surgery can also potentially interfere with breast feeding ability, so it is important to speak to your doctor if you are planning to nurse a child. Breast size may also fluctuate at a later stage due to pregnancy or weight gain, and therefore alter the results of previous breast reduction surgery.