Breast reduction (medically – mammoplasty) is a surgical procedure to reduce the size of breasts by the removal of fat, skin, glandular tissue or breast implants. Performed to improve the shape of the breasts, it is also a solution to counteract drooping of the breasts. Typically performed on women, the surgery is also performed on men with troubled gynecomastia.
Indications:
- Large, pendulous breasts
- Gigantomastia: The weight causes chronic pain in the head, neck, back, shoulders and is also the cause of breathing problems.
- Gynecomastia: Enlarged breasts in males
Breast Augmentation
A procedure to enhance the cosmetic & aesthetic appeal of the breast. This is achieved by introduction of saline or silicone implants either under or over the chest muscles.
Types of Implant:
- Saline (Sterile solution filled implants)
- Silicone (Viscous silicone gel implants) – highly advised for women with very little breast tissue and for post mastectomy breast reconstruction patients.
- Pectoral Implants (Reconstructive procedure for cosmetic enhancement of a man’s chest wall)
- Breast tissue expander implant.
Risks:
Breast implants may cause functional breast feeding difficulties, hence it is recommended to discuss with the plastic surgeon before the procedure, to reduce the damage of milk ducts and nipple nerves.
Recovery:
Post surgical recovery of the patient will take one week to resume their normal lives. The patients whose breast implants were emplaced under the chest wall, shall take a longer time of recovery, due to incision.To reduce pain and discomfort, exercise is suggestive.
Mastopexy (breast lift) : It is an elective procedure, which helps in repositioning of the areola and nipple, lifting of breast tissue, to give the desired breast shape. Mastopexy is the most widely used technique, as it allows maximum changes to breast.
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