Cosmetic Surgery for Breast Reduction

There are parts of your body that can make you feel uncomfortable, self conscious, and dissatisfied. For some women that body part is their breasts. Breasts that are too large can even cause health problems such as back problems, circulation problems, and breathing difficulties. That is where plastic surgery can help. Breast reduction surgery can enhance your self esteem and give you your life back. Take a look at the two different approaches to this surgery.

Plastic Surgery Using the Inferior Pedicle Technique

This method used in this type of plastic surgery places an anchor shaped incision directly around the areola. The incision then travels down following the contour of the breast. The excess fat, skin, and glandular tissue is then removed. Next, the plastic surgeon moves the nipple and the areola up into the new appropriate position. This option seems to work best for those women who have especially large or droopy breasts. Sometimes this technique does result in a breast that appears rather square in shape.

Cosmetic Surgery Using the Vertical Scar Technique

This particular technique is gaining in popularity. The incision resembles a lollipop and is not as noticeable as the other common anchor-shaped one. There are no horizontal incisions made, and so over time, the scar will not spread in its shape nor will it get larger. The minimal scarring is only part of the reason why it is becoming more popular all of the time. This technique tends to create an end result that looks rounder and more natural. It is important to discuss with your plastic surgeon what technique is best in your situation.

Possible Side Effects of Breast Reduction

There are things that may happen to your body during a breast reduction that you need to be aware of. Some scarring will occur. The technique that is used determines the amount of scarring that you will see. Since your doctor will have to try to match the size and shape of your breasts during the reduction surgery, they could very well end up asymmetrical. Sometimes very slow healing occurs with this type of cosmetic surgery. You may retain fluid in your breasts, and it is very likely that you could feel changes in your nipple sensations. This surgery can also impair your ability to breastfeed a baby in the future. This is because the duct work is disturbed during the process. Over all, the health benefits do outweigh the cons of breast reduction surgery. If you have breasts that are too large and they are causing you serious problems, this cosmetic surgery could very well be for you.