Learn more about the best candidates for breast reduction and related risk of this complex operation.

Candidates and Risk

 
Candidates and Risk

Breast’s Reduction Candidates

Breast reduction is a procedure that performs for physical help sooner than for only cosmetic improvement. Most women who want to perform the surgery are bothered by very large, sagging breasts that limit their movements and cause big physical discomfort.

breast_reduction_candidatesThere are many cases in which breast reduction wouldn’t perform until a woman’s breasts become fully developed. But there are such cases that it can be done earlier because large breasts cause serious physical problems. To be a candidate for breast reduction you must be adult enough to understand the procedure completely. You have to have reasonable hopes about the results. Don’t forget that breast reduction is not recommended for women who are going to breast-feed.

Hesitation and Risk of the Surgery

A breast reduction is very complex operation, but it's usually not dangerous when it is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. But you mustn’t forget that there is always a risk of complications which may include bleeding, infection, or unusual reaction to the anesthesia. Some patients can find small sores around their nipples after surgery. You haven’t afraid because it can be treated with antibiotic creams. If you want to reduce the risk of complications you should strongly follow your doctor’s advices as before so after your surgery.

You have to know that after the procedure leave visible, permanent scars. But they can be hided by your brassiere or bathing suit. If you smoke your scars will be wider and poor healing. The procedure can also cause that your breasts will be slightly mismatched or your nipples unevenly positioned. As a result a breast-feeding may not be possible, because the surgery removes many of the milk ducts which lead to the nipples.

In some patients may be observed a permanent loss of feeling in their nipples or breasts. Hardly ever the nipple and areola can lose their blood supply and the tissue will die. If it is needed the nipple and areola can be recreated. It can be maid by using skin grafts from elsewhere on the body.