Techniques for breast reduction surgery

• Surgical reduction of the breast
  Surgery is performed under general anesthesia, then your doctor performs a surgical incision around the areola area below the breast to remove excess tissue, fat and skin from it.
  The incision is usually performed in one of two techniques:
  An anchor-shaped incision under the nipple.
  Incision around the nipple.
  The incision is then closed with special cosmetic stitches, then the breasts are covered with proper bandages.

• Breast reduction by liposuction with ultrasound or laser
  It is a simpler technique that is done under local anesthesia. In this technique, the surgeon makes a very small incision to insert the device. Which will produce an ultrasound wave to dissolve fat before the suction process.
  The use of ultrasound also helps tighten the skin by stimulating tissues to produce the collagen needed for the vitality and elasticity of the skin.
  The most important things that distinguish it from normal surgery are that the incision is very small and therefore not visible, the patient does not need a long recovery period and complications after the operation are less.
  This method is suitable for those who do not suffer from a significant increase in breast size, and those who have great skin elasticity.

Before Surgery

stop drinking alcohol for 48 hours before surgery.

When you first visit your doctor, you will be examined and your medical, surgical, medication history will be taken. the doctor will discuss your expectations and make an individual plan for you.

you will have to stop eating after midnight the night before surgery

Some blood tests will be done

You should stop some medication like aspirin and other NSAIDs

You have to stop smoking at least for six weeks as smoking increase complications during surgery

You should stay hydrated to speed the recovery process

You’ll need to take a week off from work and rest.

Steps of the surgery

The operation takes about two hours.

The technique used to reduce the size of the breasts may vary.

The surgery includes the following:

• Providing the patient with a serum containing antibiotics

• Makes a surgical incision around the areola area and down the breast

• Removes excess tissue, fat and skin from the breast to reduce the size of each breast

• Changing the shape of the breast and correcting the position of the nipple and areola

The nipple and areola remain attached to the breast but the surgeon may need to reposition them higher if the breasts are too large.

The incisions are then closed with special cosmetic stitches covered with antibiotics in order to reduce the risk of infections.

The scars of the incisions will fade over time, but they will not disappear completely.

Candidates for breast reduction

• Breast reduction can be performed after puberty or after the age of 18

• For those who want to improve the shape of the breast due to their large size and tried all the traditional ways and failed.

• Those who want to have symmetrical breasts

• Breast reduction surgery is also used for women who suffer from:

• Chronic back, neck and shoulder pain that needs painkillers

• Chronic skin irritation or chronic rash under the breasts

• Poor self-confidence because of the large breast size