How Breast Reduction Surgery Can Transform Your life?

Breast reduction is a very common surgery and off-late the procedure has been growing in numbers, especially because there is information around that yes there is a procedure like breast reduction that can help alleviate one’s pain from heavy breasts. There are various reasons why women seek breast reduction. This is specially requested because of the heavy breast. Read the informative insights shared on breast reduction surgery by the famous plastic surgeon in Dubai, Dr. Parag Telang. He is an expert plastic surgeon and has extensive experience in performing various types of body contouring and breast surgeries.

Women may opt for this surgery due to the following reasons:

1. Many women feel that their posture is not right

2. Chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain

3. Severe rash or skin irritation under the breasts

4. Nerve pain

5. Not being able to take part in some activities

6. Trouble fitting into bras and clothing

In addition to this, there are several long-term issues related to carrying heavy breasts. This is requested by women of almost all ages and even young ones. Many times the reasons for breasts becoming heavy can be pubertal, where in the initial years when the hormonal ups and downs are taking place, that time the breast undergoes hypertrophy which we call virginal hypertrophy of breasts/pubertal hypertrophy of breasts. 

These are young girls who carry heavy breasts and they develop various long-term problems related to posture, back pain, neck pain, and severe compromise in the quality of life. Breast reduction can also be requested by women who just had childbirth. With growing age, some women may feel that they are not able to carry the weight of heavy breasts. So, there are various reasons why a woman may opt for breast reduction. They can vary from a medium-sized enlargement to a very huge enlargement.

Can breastfeed women get this surgery done?

Many women have concerns about whether they can get breast reduction surgery after 5-6 months of delivery. This is a very important phase of a woman’s life and it is important that when she is getting this procedure done, she should not be lactating. That means that if she is feeding her baby, then breastfeeding must be over before she resorts to a breast reduction procedure. In pregnancy, the breasts undergo an increase in size. Many times after a woman has stopped feeding her baby, they will return back to their normal size, or maybe smaller, or a little larger, but they do return to the pre-pregnancy state in many women. That is the correct time when they should be looking at consultation with a plastic surgeon to understand the various options that they have.

Will a patient have scars after breast reduction surgery?

In breast reduction surgery, a woman can either end up with a vertical scar or an anchor-shaped scar. This depends on plastic surgeons and how they are resorting to skin excision. This should be discussed with the plastic surgeon in advance. In smaller cases where a moderate reduction is required, sometimes a periareolar reduction can be resorted to, where a woman will end up with a scar only around her areola.

Post-procedure care

1. After the surgery, the patient needs an overnight stay in the hospital.

2. Generally, the pain is not much and painkillers are given in the immediate post-op period to eliminate the pain.

3. The patient is given support garments after the surgery which also lessens the pain.

4. After a stay in the hospital, the patient can get up and continue doing the general daily routine work for one week.

5. Visit the surgeon after surgery as suggested by the surgeon to ensure that the surgical site is healing properly.

6. The patient is advised to avoid direct sunlight or UV exposure for 2 to 4 weeks. Apply sunscreen on the surgical scars to prevent their darkening from the sun.

7. Have a healthy balanced diet that is rich in protein to allow quick healing.

8. Complete the course of antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor, if any.

When can one see the final results?

After a breast reduction surgery, most of the acute tissues are separated in a week or two. However, the healing continues for a little longer. A lot of swelling comes down in the first three weeks and then in the coming days, six weeks, or two months, the patient will start appreciating the real results of her procedure. After 6 months of the surgery, the patient will really see what her final result is really going to look like.

How to get Breast Reduction in Dubai?

Choosing the right hospital and the right surgeon plays a crucial role in obtaining the desired results and minimizing the risks of any complications. A trained and experienced cosmetic surgeon would know how to nullify the related risks. To know more about breast reduction in Dubai, schedule an appointment with Dr. Parag Telang, the top surgeon who performs the best plastic surgery procedures.