What You need To Know About Breast Reduction Surgery

 In recent years, cosmetic surgeries like breast augmentation and breast reduction have gained popularity among modern women. Also called reduction mammoplasty, breast reduction plastic surgery involves reshaping of the breasts to make them smaller. Some people choose breast reduction for cosmetic reasons. Others, however, may need it for medical reasons as well. Your doctors may deem it necessary for you to elevate the problems that accompany overly large breasts like back and neck pain.

The different methods of breast reduction. There are various types of breast reduction surgeries but two types are the most sought after. First one being the liposuction breast reduction method, and the second one is traditional reduction mammoplasty. The method chosen for your case would depend on your health condition, also your surgeon will consider the shape and size of your breasts for how much tissue needs to be removed and also your expectations of the outcome.

Liposuction Breast Reduction
In the past decade, liposuction remains to be the most opted surgical method for elective breast reduction. Women who have concerns about the scarring that results from other mammoplasty surgeries usually go for this method of breast reduction. During liposuction breast reduction, the surgeon makes an incision and inserts a cannula into the breast and separates and softens the fat before removing it via the cannula.

Liposuction breast reduction is a suitable option for women who seek moderate to less size reduction and do not have any medical concerns. During the process, no heat is used so there are lesser side effects afterwards and faster recovery, although there will be small scars from the incisions.

Traditional Breast Reduction
Traditional reduction mammoplasty is more invasive than liposuction. During this surgery, the surgeon will have to make an incision and remove the glandular tissue, skin, and fat from the breasts. This method is ideal for women with excessively large and dense breasts and those who have not yet reached menopause. The results of traditional breast reduction shows a significant reduction in both size and volume of the breast.
As the surgeon is dealing with overly large and dense breasts, this procedure will involve repositioning of the nipples to give a more natural aesthetic to your breasts. It is also noteworthy that traditional mammoplasty involves cutting out excessive skin from under the breast in order to sculpt or give that “lift” effect to the new shape and size. Performed under general or local anesthesia, patients will need significant time to recover after a traditional breast reduction surgery.

Breast reduction plastic surgery in New Jersey may be sought for cosmetic reasons or medical reasons. Regardless, the results are often pleasing for all patients. So consult the experts at Affordable Plastic Surgery if you have concerns about your excessively large breasts and need an affordable yet successful solution.