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Breast Reduction Surgery (Reduction Mammoplasty)
Have you ever wondered if you should have a breast reduction? You’re not alone. Many women suffer from overly large breasts.
How big is too big? When you have macromastia (“macro” for large and “mastia” for breasts), backache is the most common symptom. Some women also develop headaches or pain in the shoulders and neck. Heavier breasts pull harder on bras, and bra straps may cut into the shoulders. A rash called intertrigo can irritate the skin beneath the breasts. The breasts may droop and stretch the skin, and their size often gets in the way of physical activity.
If these symptoms sound familiar, you may want to consult Dr. Mishra about having breast reduction surgery. Also known as reduction mammoplasty, this procedure removes excess fat, tissue, and skin from the breasts to relieve discomfort and to help a woman achieve a breast size in proportion to her body.
The procedure begins with general anesthesia, followed by the incisions. The nipples are repositioned and the breast tissue is reduced, lifted, and shaped before the incisions are closed. Although the incision lines are permanent, in most cases they will fade and significantly improve over time. Most patients experience immediate relief from their symptoms and feel increasingly satisfied with the appearance of their breasts as they heal.
How big is too big? When you have macromastia (“macro” for large and “mastia” for breasts), backache is the most common symptom. Some women also develop headaches or pain in the shoulders and neck. Heavier breasts pull harder on bras, and bra straps may cut into the shoulders. A rash called intertrigo can irritate the skin beneath the breasts. The breasts may droop and stretch the skin, and their size often gets in the way of physical activity.
If these symptoms sound familiar, you may want to consult Dr. Mishra about having breast reduction surgery. Also known as reduction mammoplasty, this procedure removes excess fat, tissue, and skin from the breasts to relieve discomfort and to help a woman achieve a breast size in proportion to her body.
The procedure begins with general anesthesia, followed by the incisions. The nipples are repositioned and the breast tissue is reduced, lifted, and shaped before the incisions are closed. Although the incision lines are permanent, in most cases they will fade and significantly improve over time. Most patients experience immediate relief from their symptoms and feel increasingly satisfied with the appearance of their breasts as they heal.
