Also known as reduction mammoplasty, this surgery is performed to remove excess fat, tissues and reduce the size of a woman’s breasts. It’s an outpatient procedure that helps women ease discomfort and achieve a breast size proportionate to their body.It’s a cosmetic surgery performed mostly for aesthetic purposes. It includes tightening the surrounding tissue of the breasts for a youthful contour. It also helps women to improve their self-image, confidence and ability to perform certain physical activities.
Breast reduction surgery is recommended for women with large breasts which causes several issues such as chronic back pain, nerve pain and skin irritations. Our doctor will examine the breast tissues to determine the amount of skin that has to be removed. Based on the examination and the patient’s personal goals, the surgeon will perform various incision techniques. A few of them are:
Crescent lift: To correct minimal sagging issues
Peri-areolar lift: To correct mild sagging and to reduce areola size
Vertical lift: To remove excess skin and reshape the breast completely
Inverted lift: It requires three incisions to remove excess skin and sagging tissues