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Reduction
Mammoplasty is the name given to the surgical treatment
designed to overcome a number of problems caused by
excessively large and pendulous breasts. The breasts
are naturally too large through the development of excessive
breast tissue. This may have caused stretching and relaxation
of the supporting breasts ligaments that results in
sagging and loss of the desired feminine outline. This
condition can be as psychologically disturbing to a
woman as extremely small breasts, causing feelings of
self-consciousness and embarrassment. However, there
are physical problems associated with excessively large
breasts - breast discomfort, shoulder and neck pain
and backache are prevalent.
Participation in various athletic activities is limited.
If the condition is left unchecked into later maturity
it may affect the posture through strain and a possible
curvature of the spine. Lesser problems, but very still
very frustrating, relate to the need for special supportive
undergarments, and difficulty in finding suitable clothing
to fit in readily available sizes.
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Successful treatment
of this condition by means of surgery is not new, and
has been practiced for more than fifty years. The operation
is designed to reduce, uplift and firm the breasts.
It involves the reduction of breast volume, removal
of the breast tissue and the restoration of a normal
contour consistent with the patient’s skeletal
proportions to give a natural appearance. It also involves
the repositioning of the nipple to a level consistent
with the new breast shape. Results are very good.
With this operation the ability to breast-feed is
sometimes affected. Nipple sensitivity may be partially
or completely lost depending on the treatment selected.
Sometimes numbness occurs related to the scar areas.
It is unlikely but there may be some asymmetry of
the breasts, but it should be noted that no two breasts
are identical, even in the normal state and that absolute
perfect symmetry is not a reasonable expectation.
It is rare but scars can sometimes widen, and may
need revision at a later date.
The first very important step in this, as in any,
treatment, is the consultation with the surgeon when
patients are very carefully assessed. Developing a
patient’s personal understanding of what can
be achieved is vital in achieving effective results.
Surgeon and patient must aim to develop a mutual understanding.
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The first very important step
in this, as in any, treatment, is the consultation
with the surgeon when patients are very carefully
assessed. Developing a patient’s personal understanding
of what can be achieved is vital in achieving effective
results. Surgeon and patient must aim to develop a
mutual understanding.
The operation is performed
under general anesthetic and takes about two to three
hours. It necessitates a one or two nights stay in
the clinic. As far as possible incisions are made
in the fold under the breast or around the pigmented
nipple area (the areola) in order to minimise scarring.
However, there will be scars, even if they are hidden
in natural contours but most will fade and improve
with time. The position of these, together with any
other questions you may have, should be fully discussed
with your surgeon at consultation. After the operation
there may be some discomfort, but pain relief medication
can be administered as required. A dressing is worn
post-operatively and sutures will be removed at your
post op visit. It is most important to follow the
post operative instructions carefully. Physical activities
must be restricted for at least six weeks, and supportive
garments worn as instructed. It takes about a year
for scars to fade and for the breasts to settle fully
into the new shape.
Finally, results of this operation
are extremely successful and rewarding for patients.
A typical comment afterwards is "If I had known
how easy it was, I would have had it done earlier’.
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This
web site has been prepared to give a basic understanding
of the procedure before a consultation takes place,
and to cover many of the questions frequently asked
about this type of cosmetic surgery. Final decisions
should not be made until an individual assessment has
taken place with the surgeon. There is no obligation
on the part of the patient to undergo surgery by attending
for consultation. If you have any further questions
or would like to arrange a consultation please do not
hesitate to call us.
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