Breast Reduction
What is a Breast Reduction?
Women with large breasts often suffer from chronic back and neck pain, skin irritation, deep grooves in their shoulders, and limited mobility. Prominent breasts can also draw unwanted attention to a woman’s chest, resulting in self-consciousness. Having excessively large breasts can be both physically and emotionally stressful, but breast reduction surgery can address these concerns and restore a balanced breast profile. Breast reduction is a procedure that is designed to reduce the size of the breasts and makes them more proportionate to the body.
Ideal Candidates
During the initial consultation, Dr. Tarek Raief assesses his patients’ anatomical and aesthetic needs to develop a customized surgical plan that will result in the most appealing outcome. Breast reduction is appropriate for patients who can relate to the following concerns:
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Deep indentations on the shoulders
- Skin irritation under the breasts
- Difficulty fitting into clothing
- Poor posture
Breast Reduction Options
Undergoing breast reduction surgery to restore the appearance of the breasts and improve one’s confidence is a personal decision. Because every patient has unique expectations of the procedure, breast reduction is entirely customized to their individual goals. This outpatient procedure can take between Three to four hours to complete, and it is performed using general anesthesia. Depending on the desired extent of correction, breast reduction surgery will involve removing excess breast tissue through one of three different incisions.
This technique is most appropriate for patients who have breasts that require minimal correction. Two concentric incisions are placed around the areolas, and a donut-shaped portion of tissue is removed. The remaining skin is sutured to the edges of the areolas, resulting in firmer, more proportionate breasts
This technique is advantageous for patients who have breasts that require moderate correction. An incision is created around the edges of the areolas and down the lower breast to the inframammary crease, through which excess tissue is removed, and the remaining skin is tightened. Additionally, the nipple-areolar complex can be altered and repositioned with this approach.
This technique is beneficial for women who have breasts that require significant correction. Incisions are placed around the areolas, down the lower breast, and along the inframammary fold, resulting in an anchor-shaped incision. Excess tissue is removed, and the skin of the breasts is tightened. Dr. Tarek Raief prefers the pedicle method, which helps preserve circulation to the nipple-areolar complex.
It is recommended to refrain from exercising for at least three to four weeks, but patients are encouraged to take short, leisurely walks as soon as they can to promote circulation and minimize swelling.
Depending on how extensive the procedure is, physical activity may be limited for as long as 10 weeks.
Recovery from breast reduction surgery can last up to 6 weeks. It is important to sleep in an elevated position for maximum comfort and faster healing.
Patients May experience bruising and swelling following breast reduction surgery, but these side effects will resolve within a few weeks. Dr. Tarek will prescribe pain medication to help manage any discomfort.
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