subject: Breast Reduction For The Heavy-chested: A Look At The Procedure [print this page] Not everybody wants to make their boobs bigger. A growing trend in plastic surgery is breast reduction. This means reducing the size of the breasts, removing tissue and getting a too-big chest back to normal size.
Boob enlargement may be nice for rail-thin supermodels and ordinary women who feel like they're missing out on having the body of their dreams. But breast reduction is ideal for women who have been plagued their whole lives by breasts that are too large and heavy.
Women who are too generously endowed face a lifetime of problems. First, there is the unwanted attention that large breasts draw. Second, there is the trouble of finding clothes that fit. Finally, boobs that are too heavy can actually cause back problems and other health concerns. This operation is an easy answer. This procedure is much easier than augmentation. Here's how it works.
Before we take a decision
Before you decide to get boob minimization surgery, you should have a face-to-face talk with a plastic surgeon. This is the consultation, and it's the most important step in the whole process. Discuss your medical history with the doctor, any allergies you have, and what you'd like to achieve from your operation. Give them as clear a picture as possible for the best results.
They will also take a mammogram. This is a harmless test to see if there is any potential problem that could cause complications during the surgery. It's rare that there ever is, but this is a simple safety precaution.
The ABC's of Breast Reduction
First, the doctor makes incisions. The placement of the incision will depend on what you and your doctor agrees is best. They have the option of making horizontal incisions underneath, or vertical "T" incisions at the side. Both offer advantages and disadvantages, so talk to your doctor about this beforehand.
Once the cuts are made, excess tissue is removed. This can be fatty tissue, or skin and muscle. Once it is removed, the other tissue under the bosom is readjusted so that it will look natural.
The nipple is usually adjusted so that it sits naturally on the newly shaped boob. It isn't detached, so you will still have feeling in the nipples after your operation.
The Final Step-Recovery
Like all types of surgery, you'll have to recover from breast reduction. There'll be swelling and bruising at first, but it will go down quickly. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully, and call them if there is any problem or anything that doesn't seem normal.
Finally, there is a solution for women whose breasts are too big and heavy. You no longer have to drag them around with you! This procedure offers a way to decrease your size so they'll look natural.
