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Breast Reduction
Just as many women are troubled by underdeveloped breasts, a number of women are also uncomfortable with their natural large breasts. Breasts that are disproportionate to your body frame can cause back pain, neck pain, and poor posture and may even hinder your ability to be physically active. As a result, many women choose to undergo a breast reduction or reduction mammoplasty in Miami, a procedure designed to reduce and reshape the breasts in a way which improves the patient’s body contour and increases their quality of life, enabling them to live a more active, comfortable life.
Ideal Candidates For A Breast Reduction
Women with natural breasts that are disproportionately large for their body frame frequently experience back, neck or shoulder pain as a result. Overtime, large breasts may cause drooping or sagging due to a loss of elasticity in the skin. In addition to restricting physical activity, this can cause painful bra strap marks and the development of rashes.
Ideal candidates for a breast reduction are healthy women who suffer from any of the aforementioned challenges or who simply hope to enhance the overall shape of their breasts by decreasing their size. It is necessary to wait until you have passed puberty before undergoing this procedure, as the breasts should be fully developed. Because pregnancy can impact breast size, it is advisable to undergo this procedure when you are not planning future pregnancies.
The Procedure
A breast reduction is a surgical procedure which is performed under a general anaesthetic. While the techniques used for the surgery may vary depending on your needs and goals for the procedure, in most cases, an incision is made around the areola and extending downwards, following the natural curve under the breast. Next, the plastic surgeon removes the necessary excess skin, fat, and glandular tissue to reduce the breast to the desirable size. Finally, the nipple and areola are repositioned and the incision is carefully closed.
In some instances, depending on the amount of excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin present, liposuction, or lipoplasty, a body contouring procedure, can be performed to reduce breast size. This procedure involves detaching and isolating fat for removal. Once the targeted fat is dislodged it is removed using cannulas inserted into tiny incisions in the skin. Depending on the patient’s needs, liposuction may also be combined with breast reduction surgery.
While it will take a few weeks for the swelling to subside, shortly after the procedure, your breasts will appear much firmer, elevated, and perky and you will notice an immediate reduction in back, neck, and shoulder pain.
If your large breasts are disproportionate to your body frame, cause you physical pain and discomfort, prevent you from participating in activities you enjoy, or simply make it difficult to shop for fitted clothing, you may benefit from a breast reduction. To learn more and to determine your eligibility for this procedure, please contact our clinic today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Craft, a leading breast reduction surgeon in Miami.