CONSULTANT
Jewel Aesthetic Center, Mumbai
Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai
Sir H. N. Reliance Hospital
Lilavati Hospital And Research Center
DR. DEVAYANI BARVE - VENKAT
Plastic, Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgeon
ASAPS Fellowship Awardee, USA
Breast and Aesthetic Fellowship, Miami, USA
doctorbarve@gmail.com
Gigantomastia or disproportionately large breasts can be a cause of significant physical and emotional distress.Breast reduction surgery involves removal of excess skin, fat and breast gland tissue along with uplifting of the Nipple Areola and reshaping of an enlarged breast to make it proportionate to your body and reduce the discomfort caused by the excess weight. Breast reduction surgery adds tremendously to your quality of life by letting you feel free and liberated.
SHOULD I CONSIDER BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY?
PHYSICAL PROBLEMS
Neck, back and shoulder pain Recurrent rash under the breasts Indentations on the shoulder due to bra strap
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
Self consciousness due to enlarged breast size Social embarrassment Poor Body Image
PRACTICAL PROBLEMS
Difficulty in finding clothes that fit Inability to lead an active athletic life due to breast size.
SHOULD I CONSIDER BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY?
PHYSICAL PROBLEMS
Neck, back and shoulder pain
Recurrent rash under the breasts
Indentations on the shoulder due to bra strap
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
Self consciousness due to enlarged breast size
Social embarrassment
Poor Body Image
PRACTICAL PROBLEMS
Difficulty in finding clothes that fit
Inability to lead an active athletic life due to breast size
Pre Operative
As a female plastic surgeon, I like to connect with my patients on a personal level and understand their concerns and expectations. Detailed history and preoperative photos help us assess the breast size accurately so that a surgical plan can be made for the reduction in size desired. It is possible to give an estimate regarding the expected postoperative cup size with some margin of variation.
Surgery
Breast reduction surgery involves removal of excess breast gland and fat along with breast skin to reshape the breast. The 2 in 1 procedure takes off excess weight and creates a New Youthful looking Uplifted breast. Skin incisions vary between a doughnut, lollipop and an anchor depending on the amount of skin excess. The incision around the areola and in the inframammary fold are blend well and are barely noticeable. The vertical scar tends to lighten and fade with time and good scar care.
Post Operative
Breast reduction surgery can be done as daycare or with an overnight stay. You will be discharged with a prescription of antibiotics and pain killers. Most women do not experience pain after 2-3 days. You can get back to work within 1-2 weeks with caution.
Recovery
Recovery is quick and patients are back to work in 10-14 days. You will need to use a well fitted sports bra and avoid underwire bras for 6-8 weeks. Some activities like jogging, high impact exercises and swimming will be restricted for 4-6 weeks.
* It is important to note that results vary with each individual, depending on a combination of factors such as age, skin elasticity, muscle tone and lifestyle
WILL MY SCAR BE SEEN AFTER BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY?
IS BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY PAINFUL ?
SWELLING AFTER BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY
HOW LONG IS THE RECOVERY TIME ?
IS BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY SAFE ?
The vertical scar is the only one visible and fades significantly over time. The periareolar and inframammary scar stays camouflaged.
After breast reduction surgery most patients can get back to routine desk work within 1-2 weeks. If your job is strenuous then you may need upto 3 weeks to recover.
We recommend resuming slow walking the same or the next day of surgery. Some activities like jogging, high impact exercises and swimming will be restricted for 4-6 weeks.
The breast reduction results are designed to last for a long time and patients who follow a healthy lifestyle are more likely to experience a better outcome. Over a period of time, weight fluctuations and gravity and aging will play a role.
Most women will be able to breastfeed Breast reduction surgery but the extent may vary and some supplementation may be required.
Most asymmetries can be corrected by breast reduction surgery. Some minor difference in your body habitus (genetic) may persist.
Nipple and Areola sensation may be reduced in the immediate post operative period but tends to improve over 3-4 months
Weight gain will increase Breast Size. Weight loss will make the breasts loose and they may sag.
Almost all women who have been suffering from pain, rashes, embarrassment and activity restriction due to their breast size experience a tremendous feeling of relief and satisfaction in their decision soon after breast reduction surgery.
Male Breast Enlargement is also a problem commonly seen. The medical term for it is “Gynaecomastia’. Causes are multifactorial and surgical treatment is very effective. For more information, go to our page GYNAECOMASTIA.
Cost of Breast Reduction Surgery depends on a variety of factors and includes things like Operating room charges, Surgeon’s charges, Surgical Material charges, Anesthesia charges and Hospital Stay amongst others. We are committed to making Aesthetic Surgery Affordable and Accessible for you. Contact Us to know more!
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