Breast Reduction
Breast reduction, also called reduction mammaplasty aims to reduce the size of the breast. Large, heavy breasts can often interfere with physical activities. This may often contribute to back pain, postural problems, deformities of the back and shoulders, skin rashes and breast pain.
In addition to alleviating physical problems, breast reduction aims to change the shape of your breasts and nipple areola complex. A commonly performed breast reduction technique uses incisions that encircle the areola and then extend vertically down the breast and horizontally along the crease underneath the breast.
The operation is performed under general anaesthesia with one to two-nights hospital stay to be expected. The resulting scars are permanent but often fade to some extent over time. Possible complications of a breast reduction include nipple and areola sensitivity changes and wound healing.