| What are the Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery? Benefits of the breast reduction surgery comprise: better comfort in your upper back, neck and shoulders; less shoulder pressure from bra straps; amplified ability to exercise and participate in physical activities; more positive self-esteem. The surgery may also help you breathe and sleep easier. The surgery consequences in a high satisfaction rate among women who have it done. All Surgeries Carry Some Uncertainty and Risk Breast reduction is not a simple operation, but it's normally safe when performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. However, as with any surgery, there is always a possibility of complications, including bleeding, infection, or reaction to the anesthesia. After surgery some patients experience small aching around their nipples, which can be treated with antibiotic creams. You can decrease your risks by directly following your physician's advice either before or after surgery. The procedure does leave visible, permanent scars; though they'll be covered by your bra or bathing suit (poor healing and wider scars are more common in smokers.) The procedure can also leave you with slightly unequal breasts or unevenly positioned nipples. Future breast-feeding may not be possible, since the surgery removes many of the milk pipes leading to the nipples. Some patients may experience a permanent loss of feeling in their nipples or breasts. Infrequently, the nipple and areola may lose their blood supply and the tissue will die. (The nipple and areola can usually be reconstructed, though, using skin grafts from somewhere else on the body.) Another possible risks specific to breast reduction surgery contain: * Loss of sensation in the nipples and areola
* Impaired blood supply to the nipples, leading to loss of the nipples and scarring
* Inability to breast-feed
* Asymmetry in size, shape, position and contour of the nipples or breasts, which may lead to further surgery to improve appearance
* Altered body image and a period of adjustment to get used to the change in your appearance Understanding what's involved in breast reduction surgery and weighing the benefits and risks of surgery can help you decide if it's right for you.
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