Breast Lift Mastopexy Reduction
Breast Lift Mastopexy Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty) is a surgery that can help women who are not happy or feeling self conscious about the appearance of their breasts. This can be anything from the shape, weight and droop of their breasts. Occasionally, some women may have this type of surgery done to achieve a breast size that is proportionate to the rest of their body.
The surgery is a procedure that removes fat, glandular tissue and skin from the breasts making them smaller and firmer. This surgery can also reduce the size of your areolas and help to restore sagging breasts to give them a more youthful appearance. Some women choose to have breast reduction in order to satisfy their own desire for a smaller bust line. In other cases, back and neck pain arising from having overdeveloped breasts, induces the patient to request treatment. Breast reduction surgery is also used to help improve a person’s self-image and mental well-being. They may find they are not able to join in activities that their peers participate in and hence feel isolated and lonely. Therefore a breast reduction may be to to enable them to join in physical activities and sports.
Am I a good candidate for the surgery?
Your visit with Prof. Wilson will determine if you are a good candidate for Breast reduction Breast Lift Mastopexy. If you are in good physical and mental health, have no breast disease and have reasonable expectations, you may be an appropriate candidate. Prof Wilson might require that you have a mammogram before your surgery.
What should I expect from my consultation?
During the consultation, Dr Wilson will ask about your desired breast size and anything else related to the appearance of your breasts that you feel is important. Dr. Wilson will examine your breasts and will consider such factors as the size and shape, the quality of your skin and the placement of your nipples and areolas. He will take meticulous measurements which are necessary for planning of the surgery. Prof Wilson will also explain which surgical techniques are most appropriate for you, based on the condition of your breasts and skin tone. He might even plan a combined Augmentation mastopexy if necessary.
Preparation for your Consultation
You should come to the consultation prepared to discuss your medical history. This will include information about any medical conditions, drug allergies, medical treatments you have received, previous surgeries including breast biopsies. You should provide a detailed list of all medications that you currently take. You will be asked whether you have a family history of breast cancer and about results of any mammograms. It is important for you to provide complete information.
How is the surgery performed?
Techniques for Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty) vary but the most common procedure involves an ellipse-shaped incision that circles the areola, extends downward to the natural curve of the crease beneath the breast. The skin from both sides of the breast is brought down and around the areola, shaping the new contour of the breast. Prof. Wilson performs this technique which ends up with the least possible scarring: only a vertical scar and eliminates the troublesome transverse scar resulting from older techniques.
Please press here for a short video by Dr Wilson on the initial steps of Breast Reduction.
Care after Breast Reduction Surgery:
You will likely feel a bit of discomfort after the surgery, so the Registered Nurse will offer you incremental pain relief medications.
In a few cases, usually 10 % of patients, Prof Wilson might insert plastic tubes to drain any blood away. He usually removes them before you leave the hospital.
Please expect that your breasts will probably be swollen and tender after the surgery. This is perfectly normal and lasts 1-2 weeks.
The Surgical assistant will fit you with a special sports bra at the end of the surgery. This reduces the swelling and helps fashion the breast contour. You will probably need to keep it on for 4-6 weeks after the surgery.
Your stitches will probably dissolve after 10-15 days, so you will not need to have them removed.
Almost all patients can go home the same day after the surgery, except in massive breast reductions. In the latter cases, Prof Wilson might advise that you stay overnight in the hospital.
Risks of Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty)
Fortunately, significant complications from breast reduction are infrequent.
Following reduction, sometimes the breasts may not be perfectly symmetrical or the nipple height may vary slightly. If desired, minor adjustments can be made at a later time. Permanent loss of sensation in the nipples or breasts may occur rarely. Revision surgery is sometimes helpful in certain instances where incisions may have healed poorly.
What is the cost of Breast Reduction Surgery?
Professor Wilson believes that affordable cost plastic surgery is the right of every individual. He will never allow financial restraints to prevent you from having a juvenile beautiful sexy appearance. Many factors affect the cost of Breast Reduction Surgery, including the extent of surgery, type of surgery, concomitant mastopexy, and other factors. After the consultation, the patient coordinator will offer you an affordable price quote.
