Breast Reduction explained
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Breast Reduction explained
A Breast Reduction operation involves reducing the amount of breast tissue whilst uplifting the breast tissue at the same time. In order to achieve the desired outcome the Surgeon will need to move the nipple upwards. The resulting scars will be permanently visible - in the early months they will be pink but will gradually fade to faint white lines of scar tissue. Your Surgeon will discuss the actual shape of the scar with you. Patients who have undergone breast reduction surgery often say that they are so happy with the results that the scarring becomes of less significance.
Normally a Breast Reduction can take a Surgeon about three hours to complete. However, this is dependent on your size. The operation will always be carried out under General Anaesthetic.
Following Breast Reduction you must be aware that it is unlikely that you will be able to breast feed as during the procedure the nipples will have been separated from most, if not all, of the underlying breast tissue. Total or partial loss of breast and/or nipple sensitivity may result, as well as numbness of the actual nipple and in some cases part of the breast as well. You will be required to wear a sports bra for up to three months, day and night to keep the breasts well supported whilst healing takes place and to ultimately give the best possible results.
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