Breast reduction surgery is a procedure that is incredibly gratifying as it brings so much relief to patients. Patients who undergo the procedure have thought about it for quite some time and researched it extensively. The reasons a woman undergoes this procedure is personal. However, situations which may have motivated her may include wanting to decrease physical pain due to her naturally large size, wanting her upper torso to be more in proportion with her entire body, and more ease when shopping for clothes.
As alluded to earlier, if a woman elects to have her breast size reduced, she has more than likely deliberated over the idea for years.
The best plastic surgeons for these procedures are those that specialize in breast surgery which may include the following:
- San Diego Breast Reduction
- San Diego Breast Augmentation
- San Diego Breast Lift
- San Diego Breast Reconstruction
Patients might combine breast reduction and augmentation treatments with other procedures like mini tummy tuck San Diego.
A highly qualified San Diego plastic surgeon will help tailor a procedure that will eliminate back, shoulder, and neck discomfort, will help improve the patient’s bodily proportion, and will help the patient feel that her body has symmetry.
A San Diego breast reduction surgery removes redundant skin, fat, and excess tissue from the breasts. In addition, some patients with redundant skin may also have the surgeon reposition the nipple and areola of the breasts, allowing them to appear more symmetric. The patient is under general anesthesia for the procedure, and the surgery can be performed in a plastic surgeon’s operating suite (which should be accredited by an organization such as the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities) or in a hospital operating room.
Once the surgery has been performed, the plastic surgeon will likely place the patient into a surgical bra, which offers both support and compression during the healing process. Immediately following a breast reduction, patients have full mobility; however, it is highly recommended that a family member or medical professional provide care for the first day or two after the surgery. This individual will need to transport the patient home following the surgery, the day after surgery for her first postoperative appointment, monitor the patient’s health after the procedure, help administer medications prescribed by the doctor, and care as needed during the recovery process.
Assistance following surgery may be for a short period of time. However, making preparations ahead of time for children is always recommended particularly in instances where patients have younger ones. The reason for this is due to weight lifting restrictions early on in recovery so assistance in this area may be needed.
Other areas of preparation may be driving for a short period of time.
Following a plastic surgeon’s “after surgery” guidelines will help immensely with the surgical outcome. These advices, although vary could be beneficial for other treatments like Botox San Diego, tummy tuck, liposuction etc.