Have you been experiencing back and neck pain for the majority of your life? We often see the bra straps digging into the shoulder as the breasts are very heavy. Do you feel uncomfortable wearing certain tops or embarrassed to go to the gym because of the size of your breasts. Do you feel uncomfortable socially or have been mocked at because of the size of your breasts? Whether functional, cosmetic or social, then breast reduction maybe the answer for you
What is Breast Reduction?
A breast reduction procedure is a procedure where we remove excess breast tissue, fatty tissue and excess skin to reduce your breast size. Women with very heavy and big breasts cope with various physical limitations.
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- They also struggle with everyday problems like:
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- Self-esteem concerns people may be staring at them
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- Finding the right clothing
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- Aesthetically dreaming of just wanting more proportionate and smaller breasts.
Are you a Good Candidate for Breast Reduction?
The functional reasons to get a breast reduction are plenty ranging from neck and shoulder pain, indentations of the bra strap on the shoulder, infections or chaffing under the breast, difficulty in breathing, sleeping on the sides, wearing a seat belt and other day to day challenges
Because of the social embarrassment of going to the gym, you may tend to put on weight and have trouble losing weight
A breast reduction surgery is one of the most liberating surgeries in our practice
Breast reduction can improve your life
There are many reasons breast reduction improve your life including
1. Bye to neck, shoulder and back issues
2. An overall balanced body shape
3. A confidence boost
4. Emotional wellbeing
5. Exercise well
6. Less skin infections and issues
When performed properly, breast reduction usually doesn’t lead to any permanent numbness or reduce nipple sensation. You will have scars following your breast reduction surgery, but they’re usually hidden in areas your bra covers. Women tend to be more satisfied with their emotional and physical well-being and appearance after their breast reduction surgery.
FAQ’s Relating to Breast Reduction Surgery
1.HOW PAINFUL IS THE SURGERY AND RECOVERY PROCESS
The surgery itself done under the General Anaesthesia so the pain during surgery absolutely nothing after the surgery is typical to experience soreness and pain .We ensure you are given 2 to 3 days pain medication ,injection and patches to reduce the pain and to reduce the swelling in the sensitivity area.
2.WHAT IS THE RECOVERY TIME AFTER BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY?
The initial recovery period takes about 3weeks and followed by which extended recovery time of 2 to 3 months. Each stage is important and it is important to follow the rules as prescribed by a doctor.
3.DOES BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY REDUCE THE RISK OF CANCER?
Yes breast reduction surgery has demonstrated to reduce the risk of breast cancer. This is primarily because the amount of the glandular tissue reduces significantly so the chances to develop the cancer in those areas reduces. It is important to understand even though the amount of breast tissues removed significantly, it is not a surgery to prevent cancer. It will reduce the amount of space where cancer cells can arise.
4. WHAT KIND OF SCARS ARE SEEN IN BREAST REDUCTION?
The breast reduction scar that we incorporate at Tara Healthcare is the Lollipop scar which is basically a vertical scar which is covered within the bra i.e. the scar extends from below the nipple going downwards. The colour of the scar can be lighter or darker depending on your skin tone . It may be pink, red, and brown. You can have itching or tenderness following the surgery .
To know more about Breast Reduction Surgery or whether you are a right candidate for Breast Reduction Surgery ,book an appointment at Bangalore’s Leading Plastic & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Centre Tara Healthcare .