Breast reduction/Reduction Mammoplasty is a surgery to reduce the size of breast and achieve an aesthetic shape.
With age, child bearing and weight gain, the natural youthfulness of breast is affected causing breast to be droopy. Also a heavy breast can affect choice of clothes and cause neck and shoulder pain.
Breast reduction not only alleviates these symptoms, but also helps women to regain self-confidence.
Breast reduction surgery is not a new trend in beauty, but it has seen an unprecedented rise in popularity over the past few years in India and other countries.
A study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows that breast reduction surgery is one of the most popular types of surgical procedures.
According to ISAPS Global Statistics 2020, Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed WORLDWIDE.
Dr. Anmol Chugh is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with an experience of more than 13 years and 10000+ surgeries. He has performed more than 1000 Breast Reduction surgery and has been at the forefront of bringing latest surgical technologies to his clientele spanning across the globe.
Sometimes women don’t want big scar around breasts along with prolonged recovery time.
Breast liposuction is a day care procedure which takes out fat without scar. It’s good for patients with excess breast weight and size who are concerned more with weight than shape of breast.
Breast reduction is a procedure to reduce the size of the breast, lift it, add volume in upper pole if needed.
It can be done through various methods but my preferred choice is Superomedial pedicle with vertical scar technique (lollypop scar).
This picture gives you an idea about how I mark my breast reduction patients.
It takes me around 30-40 mins to do markings in consultation with patients as it’s surgical blueprint and I make sure to follow the brief to the T.
Along with removal of extra skin, breast tissue, rotation of nipple to new position it also entails liposuction of axilla area to give perkier look to breast.
You are a good candidate if you have: Disproportionate breasts
It involves removal of excess breast tissue, extra skin and moves nipple to new position. It is done under general anaesthesia and takes around 3-4 hours.There are two basic techniques and the choice depends on breast size and sagging.
Vertical breast reduction: is preferred for moderate size breasts and sagging. The incision given is in the shape of lollipop that starts around areola and then running down just above the bottom of breast.
Inverted-T breast reduction: is preferred for large size breasts and sagging. The incision given is in the shape of anchor/ inverted that starts around areola and running vertical down to crease beneath the breast.
Dr.Chugh uses the latest technique of superio-medial pedicle breast reduction with short scar technique. This ensures a scar which is well hidden and camouflages with rest of the breast gradually.
After the surgery a compressive dressing is placed for 24 hours. Next day a customized compression garment is to be worn which stays for 6 weeks 24*7. In some cases drain might be placed which is removed in a day or two.
Swelling and discomfort will be there for initial few days and it subsides gradually. After a week you can resume desk job.
The return to activities can be at gradual pace that is within two or three weeks of surgery. You can start light exercise after two weeks but heavy exercise should not be done before 6 weeks.
Stitches used may be dissolvable. Sometimes if stitches are to be removed it is usually done between 10-14 days after surgery.
Results can be appreciated immediately and it improves over weeks as swelling subsides.
Advancements in surgical techniques and anaesthesia have made breast reduction a safe procedure. As with any other surgery there are risks of hematoma, infection, asymmetry, scarring, nipple necrosis, decreased nipple sensation.
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