Best Breast Reduction Surgey In Ghatkopar, Mumbai
Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammaplasty is not only the surgery to look attractive but also to get rid of the physical and psychological problems due to heavy breasts. Having a large breast is not an uncommon problem. It could be hereditary, due to excessive weight gain, or related to hormonal changes. It could also be seen after pregnancy and breastfeeding due to laxity of ligaments. Large and heavy breasts usually droop down causing problems in day-to-day life. Dr. Nikunj Mody is a board-certified and the best plastic surgeon in Mumbai, with a special interest in breast reduction surgery.
- Yes, if
- You have very big breasts which are drooping too much.
- You experience shoulder and back pain due to it.
- You have fungal infection in the inframammary folds and cleaning them becomes very difficult.
- You have deep furrows on the shoulder caused by bra grooves.
- Breasts show stretch marks due to heaviness
- One breast is larger than other.
- After breast cancer surgery one breast is looking smaller than the other. The larger breast will need reduction.
- You are unhappy and self-conscious about your large breasts
- No, if
- You are heavy smoker. You need to stop smoking at least 4 weeks prior to surgery.
- You want to avoid scars on your chest.
Breast reduction procedure:
This surgery is carried out under general anesthesia. We at Zenil Aesthetics employ the newest technique of breast reduction called as vertical scar reduction with superomedial pedicle. It involves removing the excess breast tissue and bringing the nipple areola to its normal position higher up. A compressive dressing is applied after the surgery. Drains are placed to remove excess fluid which are removed after 3-4 days. The dressing changed after 2 days and sports bra is applied. Patient is usually discharged on 3rd post-operative day.
Will the scar be visible and where will it be?
With the new technique of superomedial pedicle based vertical breast reduction, the scar extends from areola down to just short of inframammary crease. It’s barely visible as most of the scar is located underneath the breast. It camouflages with the rest of the breast by one year and is barely visible.
Post-operative care and recovery:
- You may experience small amount of swelling, bruising and discomfort in the first 24 – 48 hours, but you can do your daily chores and go for a walk if desired.
- You can return to work 3 days post-surgery if you have a sitting job that doesn’t require strenuous activity.
- You can start driving 7 days post op, but it always has to be wearing the bra which has to be used during day and night-time.
- It is advisable to get some rest for 4-5 days post-surgery and avoid any strenuous efforts. Don’t try to raise your arms above the head and also avoid hits. After 7-10 days the patient is expected to visit the clinic for examination and to remove the stitches of the future.
- Majority of the patients feel normal, one-month post-surgery. By then, most of the bruising, discomfort and swelling subside.
- By 6-8 weeks, you will be cleared to do all types of physical activity again.
- The breasts will still continue to “settle” into their final position over the course of the next few months.
- Some of the patients present an increase in the sensitivity of the nipple and others a decrease. These alternations are usually temporary and resolved in a few months time.
- It is normal that during the first month an asymmetry could exist due to the fact that an inflammation is being resolved and not always both breasts can present the same level of inflammation. It is also normal that one breast is harder than the other one and all that is resolved spontaneously.
Patients who have had breast reduction surgeries are among the happiest of plastic surgery patients! The procedure leads to dual benefits of improving your appearance while relieving the physical and emotional burden of having overly large breasts.