Breast reduction
More and more women are now opting for breast reduction surgery. Breast reduction is an operation to remove excess tissue and skin from the breasts, reshaping them to form smaller, uplifted breasts.
Overly large breasts can be a source of physical discomfort, causing back and breast pain, and can often lead to bad posture. You may feel self conscious, wear loose clothing to conceal your shape or feel that your lifestyle is physically restricted. Whilst adding to your general comfort and boosting self esteem, a breast reduction can help restore proportion to your body, creating a more uplifted and firmer appearance. For many women this procedure is simply 'life-changing'.
The procedure
Various techniques are available but typically involve the removal of excess breast tissue through incisions on the lower part of the breasts and moving the nipples to suit the new shape of the breasts. This procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic and usually takes a couple of hours to perform, depending on the extent of the reduction.
Your recovery
You will normally need to spend one to two nights in hospital followed by a couple of weeks off work. Following breast reduction surgery, you will need to wear a supportive bra and avoid heavy exercise for several weeks. Scarring is to be expected but scars will eventually fade to normal skin colour and are not normally visible outside a bra or bikini top.
