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Breast reduction surgery, often referred to as a 'boob job',
is a cosmetic operation to make your breasts smaller, and sometimes
to improve their shape.
For many women suffering the effects of overly large breasts
a breast reduction can offer relief, a new shape and reinvigorated
confidence. Physical problems such as back & neck pain and
bad posture can also be improved through such a procedure.
The operation involves making small incisions under your breasts
to remove excess skin and tissue. Your consultant surgeon will
then re-shape and re-position your breasts to lift and firm them.
It may also be necessary to re-position your nipples to compliment
your new breast shape and create a natural result. The operation
will be performed under a general anaesthetic and you will usually
need to stay in hospital for one night. Book
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More about Breast Reduction
The operation is performed under a general anesthetic and usually
takes about 2 to 3 hours. Your surgeon will make a cut on the
line of the areola (the dark area around the nipple) and a vertical
cut underneath your areola. They will remove some of the breast
tissue, and the excess fat and skin. Your surgeon will reshape
your breast and lift your nipple so it is in a higher position.
Possible complications
Any operation carries certain risks of pain, bleeding, hematoma,
infection to surgical wounds and blood clots. More specific to
breast reduction surgery, however, are the following:
- Nipple Circulation and Sensation: loss may be partial or complete
- Fat Necrosis 3 %
- Scars: Unsightly scarring
- Asymmetry: it is impossible to obtain a perfect match of the
shape, volume and position of the breasts and areolas.
- Breast Feeding: usually affects the ability to breast feed.
Recovery from Breast Reduction
After a breast reduction, London based surgeon Mohammad Jawad of
the Nip n Tuck Surgery says that you should be able to go home the
next day. Most women return to normal activities within two to three
weeks after breast reduction. London clinic Nip n Tuck Surgery advises
that you should be able to return to work after the first week,
depending on your type of job. You should be able to do a limited
amount of activity, such as lifting young children, after about
two weeks.
Regular exercise should help you to resume normal activities
as soon as possible after breast reduction. We recommend that
you ask a member of the healthcare team or your GP for advice
before you start exercising. The results of a breast reduction
improve gradually over time. Your breasts should become softer
and more natural.
Summary of Procedure
A breast reduction is a cosmetic operation to make your breasts
smaller. It is only suitable for certain women. You should consider
the options carefully and have realistic expectations about the
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