Breast Reduction Mammaplasty
If you're considering breast reduction...
Women with very large, pendulous breasts may experience a variety
of medical problems caused by the excessive weight-from back and neck
pain and skin irritation to skeletal deformities and breathing problems.
Bra straps may leave indentations in their shoulders. And unusually large
breasts can make a woman-or a teenage girl-feel extremely self-conscious.
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Heavy breasts can lead to physical discomfort, a variety of medical
problems and extreme self-consciousness.. The shoulders have been
scarred and hyperpigmented (made darker) from the trauma from the
tight bra straps. In this case there were also severe skin irritation
of the skin under the breasts in the creases. Although this patient
was over weight, loss of weight would not have corrected this problem.
The excessive breast weight has dragged the tissues too far. Cooper's
suspensory ligaments that normally hold the breast glands in place
have stretched beyond recovery. |
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Breast reduction, technically known as reduction mammaplasty, is
designed for such women. The procedure removes fat, glandular tissue,
and skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer.
It can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding
the nipple. The goal is to give the woman smaller, better-shaped breasts
in proportion with the rest of her body. |
If you're considering breast reduction, this will give you a basic understanding
of the procedure- when it can help, how it's performed, and what results
you can expect. It can't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends
on your individual circumstances. Please be sure to ask Dr. Bermant if
there is anything about the procedure you don't understand.
The best candidates for breast reduction
Breast reduction is usually performed for physical relief rather than
simply cosmetic improvement. Most women who have the surgery are troubled
by very large, sagging breasts that restrict their activities and cause
them physical discomfort.
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In most cases, breast reduction isn't performed until a woman's
breasts are fully developed; however, it can be done earlier if
large breasts are causing serious physical discomfort. The best
candidates are those who are mature enough to fully understand the
procedure and have realistic expectations about the results. Breast
reduction is not recommended for women who intend to breast-feed.
Breast reduction is best after weight loss when possible. Surgical
sculpture is better as a refinement tool. Weight loss after reduction
can result in loss of mass in the breasts and drooping. Some patients
are not able to loose weight. Even massive weight loss will rarely
reduce massive breasts enough for relief. |
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Bra Strap Grooving / Scars
Here are scars and hyperpigmentation of the shoulder from the brassiere
straps digging into tissue. |
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