Most people think that big breasts represent beauty with femininity. If that is true, why many women ask for breast reduction? To know that, you have to listen to women who are living with big breasts and realize what kind of experience is that.
I know you will be surprised to hear about terrible back and neck pain, gouges in those women's shoulders that were made by bra, deteriorating posture with an inability to participate in many activities due to large breasts. Then it is quite easy to understand why many women choose to have reduction mammaplasty procedure. For these women, overly sized breasts are a nuisance.
Breast reduction surgery is taken in case of breast hypertrophy. It mostly occurs in both breasts and derives at puberty or some time after puberty is completed. There is a chance it occurs during pregnancy, it is rare, but enlargement does occur.
Cosmetic surgery can handle these conditions and solve a problem if the the woman is feeling unpleasant with her appearance and condition. If a woman suggests it's best to have breast reduction surgery, a cosmetic surgeon should acknowledge that decision and begin with a process of evaluating is the patient a candidate for cosmetic operation.
Who Can Have Breast Reduction Surgery?
Reduction mammaplasty is for those patients who have oversized breasts and want to put an end to one or more issues they have:
1. constant back, neck and shoulder pain
2. Bad posture
3. Skin rash under the breasts
4. Deep grooves in the shoulders from bra straps
5. Restricted levels of activity
6. Self-esteem problems
7. Difficulty fitting into certain clothing
It needs to be mentioned that almost half of all men today have issues with gynecomastia, which means an enlargement of one or both breasts. Gynecomastia can be caused by few different factors, some of them being anti-depressants, blood-pressure medicine, steroids and other factors. Breast enlargement may not be changed with diet and physical activity. The breast reduction can be solved by liposuction.
Reduction mammaplasty is a highly successful operation and women are very satisfied with the outcome. But, there are always some disadvantages of this cosmetic surgery. Most often are: bleeding, infection and an adverse reaction to the anesthesia. Also there are some other risks that are connected to breast reduction surgery:
1. Loss of feeling in breasts
2. Impaired blood supply to the breasts, that leads to scarring
3. Inability to breast-feed
4. Asymmetry in position
5. Different body image and a period of adjustment to the change in woman's appearance
In preparation for breast reduction operation itself, a cosmetic surgeon measures and puts marks on your breasts. This helps with planning and makes it easier for cosmetic surgeon to do his work. Breast reduction operation mostly lasts 2-3 hours, while a patient is under general anesthesia. When the surgery is finished, patient wakes up in a recovery room, where he's being monitored for any unexpected problems.
Considering the costs, they usually go over a wide range, which depends upon the cosmetic surgeon, operating region, the type of procedure taken and similar related factors. Be aware that it is not easy to give an accurate number so you have to contact a surgeon for that. First check some hospitals and and learn about the information. It's best to compare the terms, prices and similar conditions to see what is best for you.
Next step is to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon who can provide you information that's specific to your case. Communication with cosmetic surgeon will help you to see what your options are and to have some realistic expectations about breast reduction surgery results, risks, price and benefits.
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