Breast reduction surgery is a popularly performed breast surgery that involves simply the correction of heavy and pendulous breasts. It is done under general anesthesia. It is a completely safe surgery when performed by experts like Dr. Mrinalini Sharma, a Breast Reduction surgeon in Delhi at Aestiva Clinic.

Problems women face with large or heavy breasts

• Sleeping problem: Can't sleep properly on any one side.
• Social embarrassment: Source of ridicule among peers.
• People stare: Because of the obvious size people tend to stare at the chest.
• Discomfort in exercising: Too much movement of breasts while walking, jogging, or any other exercise.
• Outfit issues: Not able to find comfortable inner wears as well outfits.
• Back, and neck pain: Because of the heavy weight of the breasts, there is constant neck pain and back pain. Hinging at the areas of the bra straps.
• Fungal infection: Repeated fungal infections and itching in the area below the breasts.
• Shoulder slouching: Shoulder slouching to compensate for the enlarged breast size, which itself leads to secondary neck back pain other postural problems.
• Low self-confidence: All the above-mentioned problems lead to loneliness inferiority complex.

All these issues are 100% correctable with Breast Reduction Surgery or Reduction Mammoplasty.

This problem can occur in 3 groups of women

• Young girls: At the Growing Age (Virginal Hypertrophy) during puberty.
• Middle age women: After giving birth to the child.
• At any age: Due to generalized obesity.

What are the procedural steps of breast reduction surgery?

• The procedure is usually carried out under general anesthesia. This means the patient will be asleep during the operation and will feel no pain.
• Once the anesthesia has taken effect, the surgeon will make cuts in the lower part of the breast and excess breast tissue and skin will be removed.
• A cut is usually made around the areola, which is the dark skin around the nipple and the cut may extend down the breast.
• A horizontal incision may also be made under the breast.
• The nipple and areola may also be repositioned to suit the new shape.
• The cuts in each breast are then closed with stitches.
• Dissolvable stitches will disappear on their own in seven to ten days. Non-dissolvable stitches are removed by the surgeon about a week after surgery.
• Dressings are placed over the stitches.
• The patient will also need to wear a supportive dressing or bra for some time.
• Temporary drains may be left in place for up to 48 hours after the operation to allow blood and fluids to drain away.

It is best to consult a doctor about which procedure plan is best suited for one’s lifestyle and expectations. For more details about Breast Reduction in Delhi, one can consult the expert plastic and cosmetic surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction procedures at Aestiva Clinic.