Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty)

Women with very large, sagging breasts tend to have neck, back and shoulder pain. If this is you, you may find breast reduction surgery will greatly benefit your life. You will not only have relief from your symptoms, but also the ability to exercise better, wear better fitting clothes as well as many psychological benefits. Of all the surgeries that plastic surgeons perform, breast reduction ranks among the highest in patient satisfaction. Patients of different ages may have breast reduction surgery; however, Utah breast reduction surgeon Dr. Jones recommends waiting until after breasts have fully developed. Breast reduction surgery is not recommended for women who intend to breast-feed in the near future. You may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery if you have any of the following problems:

• You have neck, back or shoulder pain.
• You experience shoulder notching, furrowing from you bra strap.
• You have heavy, sagging breasts.
• You feel your breasts that are too large for your body size.
• You constantly experience irritation and rash beneath your breasts.
• You have difficulty with exercise and physical activities due to large heavy breasts.
• You feel that one breast is larger than the other creating a significant asymmetry.

During Breast Reduction surgery near Orem, fatty tissue in the breast, along with glandular tissue, and excess skin are removed. By removing these elements, your breast can be pulled higher and tighter making it lighter, smaller, and firmer. Breast Reduction surgery is generally performed under a general anesthesia, and usually takes between two to three hours to complete. After your surgery, you will be wrapped in an elastic bandage, or surgical bra, over gauze for two to three days. You may have a drain placed in your breasts to allow excess fluid (similar to the fluid found in a blister mixed with a little bit of blood) to drain from the incision. This drain will be removed after one to three weeks depending on the amount of drainage that accumulates in a 24-48 hour period.

Despite the many physical and psychological benefits to undergoing breast reduction surgery, as with any surgical procedure there is always the possibility of complications occurring. Possible complications associated with breast reduction include bleeding and infection following surgery which may cause scars to widen. (Poor healing and wider scars are common in smokers.) The procedure can possibly leave you with nipple irregularity, a loss of sensation in the nipple or breast, and scaring.

Following breast reduction surgery, detailed instructions will be given to you as to your postoperative care and activity. It is important for you to follow these instructions in order to minimize any complications and to help achieve your best results. Dr. Jones will also advise you as to when you can return to your normal activities. Most likely, you are able to return to work within one to two weeks, and to return to more strenuous activities in about three weeks following surgery.

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