Breast Reduction
Breast Reduction PRICING
Average Cost Of
breast reduction in Miami ranges from $5,500 to $9,500
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Breast Reduction
Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to reduce the size and reshape the breasts. It is primarily performed on women who experience discomfort, pain, or physical limitations due to excessively large breasts, a condition known as macromastia or gigantomastia. Breast reduction surgery can alleviate physical and emotional discomfort, improve quality of life, and enhance breast aesthetics.
Here’s a detailed explanation of breast reduction:
Breast Reduction Procedure
Consultation: The process begins with a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. During this consultation, the surgeon assesses the patient’s goals, evaluates their overall health, discusses potential surgical techniques, and determines their suitability for the procedure.
Anesthesia: Breast reduction surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia.
Incisions: The surgeon makes incisions in specific patterns, often one of the following:
Anchor or Inverted-T incision: This incision encircles the areola, runs vertically down the breast, and extends horizontally along the breast crease. It is commonly used for larger breast reductions and allows for significant tissue removal and reshaping.
Vertical or Lollipop incision: This incision encircles the areola and runs vertically down the breast. It is suitable for moderate breast reductions.
Donut or Periareolar incision: This incision is made around the areola and is suitable for minor breast reductions or lifts.
Tissue Removal and Reshaping: Excess breast tissue, fat, and skin are removed, and the remaining breast tissue is reshaped to achieve the desired size and contour. The nipple and areola are repositioned to a higher and more youthful position.
Incision Closure: The incisions are carefully closed with sutures, and dressings or bandages are applied to protect the surgical sites.
Recovery
Recovery from breast reduction generally involves the following:
Postoperative Discomfort
Patients may experience some postoperative discomfort, swelling, and bruising, which typically subsides over a few weeks. Pain medication can help manage discomfort.
Return to Normal Activities
Most individuals can resume normal daily activities within a few days to a week, but strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided for several weeks.
Final Results
The final results of breast reduction become more apparent as swelling continues to diminish, and it may take several months for the breasts to settle into their new shape.
Sutures Removal
Sutures, if used, are typically removed within one to two weeks.
Benefits
Breast reduction offers several benefits, including:
Pain Relief: It can alleviate physical discomfort and pain associated with large breasts, such as neck and back pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, and skin irritation.
Improved Quality of Life: Many patients experience an improved quality of life, increased mobility, and enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence after breast reduction surgery.
Enhanced Aesthetics: The procedure can provide a more balanced and proportionate breast size, resulting in a more attractive and youthful breast appearance.
Functional Improvement: For some women, breast reduction can help with improved posture and the ability to engage in physical activities they may have previously avoided.
FAQs
Some people prefer reductions instead of augmentations due to some health and lifestyle problems that their breasts can cause them. For example, back pain/aches, and possible health conditions that may develop in the curvature of the spine due to the weight of breasts.
This techniques involve less scarring and may or may not involve a horizontal scar. Usually, however, they can be done without a horizontal incision and involve the use of superior, inferior, medial or laterally based pedicles to the NAC. Vertical scar technique is better suited for smaller reductions with les excess skin as it limits the scar length. This technique does have the advantages of increased projections, shorter scar length and quicker surgery times. Vertical techniques also tend to have the best long term results, being reduced through the removal of the lateral and inferior tissues, leaving the upper poles mostly untouched.
The inverted T lift is often referred to as the anchor lift. The procedure is performed on those who have a considerable amount of sagging and a large amount of excess skin. During surgery, the surgeon will remove the skin and fat to provide you with a beautiful breast lift.
A technique that is primarily used for patients at high risk for ischemia to the NAC, this involves the complete removal of the nipple and areola which are then replaced further up the breast as a skin graft. This procedure does not preserve areola or nipple sensation and it destroys the ability to breastfeed therefore, it’s wise to leave this procedure, if possible, until there are no plans for pregnancy or breastfeeding.
It’s important to note that breast reduction is a surgical procedure with potential risks and considerations, including scarring, changes in nipple sensation, and the possibility of complications such as infection or delayed wound healing. Patients should consult with a qualified plastic surgeon to discuss their goals, determine the most appropriate options, and thoroughly understand the procedure’s potential risks and benefits.
