Breast Reduction Surgery With Breast Lift

Breast reduction is a simple procedure focusing on reducing a man or woman’s chest size. Women who wish to have this operation often complain of back and neck aches, difficulty in looking for appropriate underwear or apparel and tired of being ogled or criticized for the size of their bosoms. There are also some women who face sensory problems in the said area when their bosoms are too large and drooping. Women should take note that doctors will not perform the operation on those who are still developing breasts or may not have fully developed ones since the additional growth after the operation can compromise the effects of the procedure. For cases where the woman may be overweight or obese, surgeons may also recommend some weight loss before the operation to achieve better results. Men with larger than normal breasts, may also wish to undergo the surgery to achieve a more natural look. Many of them are conscious if they have chests that resemble that of women. Men do not go for the lifting procedure.

Combination Surgery
The combination of breast reduction and lift may be recommended by surgeons to women with especially pendulous bosoms that will benefit greatly from the additional lift operation. In some cases, reducing the bosoms may not make that much of a difference if they are drooping and falling flatly on the chest. A lift can basically remodel the appearance and make them appear more pert. Both operations can be done at the same time to give the patient an opportunity to avoid having two different procedures weeks apart from each other.

Doctors always consider the woman’s overall anatomy and body shape before the procedure. Some factors that will affect the breast reduction procedure are the asymmetrical values of both mammary glands, the amount of fat present in the body and the chest area and the health and physical state of the skin in the area. Some skin types may not be as accommodating as others when it comes to elasticity and tone.

The actual surgery involves making some incisions to facilitate the removal of excess fat, tissue and sometimes even the glands. These incisions are usually made in discreet places such as the creases or the folds of the breasts to minimize noticeable scars and marks. The removal of the excesses will require stitching together of whatever is left. In most cases, the relocation of the nipple may be necessary. For the lifting procedure, the use of an implant may be needed to acquire the desired lift that the patient wants. In cases like these, the incisions made by the surgeon will need to be in consideration of both operations.

The recovery period for the breast reduction combined with the lifting is pretty much the same with just one of the two operations. The use of a garment that will help to restrict injury or trauma to the recently operated area may be necessary. The individual needs to take the necessary anti-inflammatory medication as well as drugs that will help to prevent an infection. She can return to work after a week of rest but she needs to be careful with heavy lifting and hitting her chest.