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Breast Reduction
Breast reduction, at Mommy Makeover Tijuana, is a surgery that removes excess breast tissue from the disproportionately large breasts. This process allows Dr. Carlos Illich Navarro make the breasts smaller and lift them. The result: a more proportionate breast size that fits your body.
A breast reduction also rids patients of uncomfortable back, neck, and shoulder pain from breasts that are seemingly too heavy. Breast reduction surgery is done on an outpatient basis; it is mandatory that a close friend drives you home and cares for you during initial recovery.
Breast reduction surgery can be life-changing for women who have been physically limited or self-conscious due to overly large breasts, allowing them to enjoy the following benefits:
- Relief from back and neck pain
- Greater ease in strenuous activities, running and exercise
- Improved confidence and happiness about their breasts
- A lighter, more appealing physique
- An easier experience finding well-fitting bras and swimsuits
- More symmetrical and aesthetically-shaped breasts
- A more youthful profile
Candidate for Breast Reduction
Women choosing breast reduction surgery may experience a multitude of undesirable symptoms. Patients may also experience more esteem with a new look. Patients may also experience more esteem with a new look.
Potential patients can experience relief from many of the following symptoms. To further determine your suitability for breast reduction surgery, you can start an online consultation with Dr. Navarro. A candidate for breast reduction may experience:
- Disproportionately large breasts
- Neck, back, or shoulder pain
- Heavy breasts with nipples and areolas pointing downward
- One disproportionately large breast
Breast Reduction Procedure
A consultation with Dr. Carlos Illich Navarro before your surgery can determine what techniques may be best for your desired results. Each breast reduction will be performed according to your specific needs.
Although the technique will be individual to each woman’s needs, you can expect specific steps to every breast reduction procedure. First, Dr. Navarro will administer either a sedative or anesthesia to perform your surgery.
Once you are sleeping, an incision will be made under the breast and upwards to your nipple. Using liposuction, extra tissue will be removed from your breasts.
A breast reduction procedure may take anywhere between two to five hours. Dr. Navarro may reposition the nipple before inserting drainage tubes. Patients will finally have their new, lighter breasts sutured or bandaged to maintain the desired results.
Recovery Process
When your surgery is completed, there will be bandages and dressings put over the incisions. You may need to wear a supportive bra to support your new breasts.
Your recovery experience will differ depending on the extent of your surgery. Some women may notice tenderness or general discomfort in their breasts.
Resulting bruising or numbness may also occur during this time. Typically subsiding in a few weeks, most after effects will eventually fade. You will also be given care instructions that may include:
- Caring for your breasts after surgery
- Taking or applying medications
- Looking for signs indicating infection or risks
- Avoiding potentially harmful activities
- Checking in with Dr. Romero for a follow up online consultation
If you are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms or conditions you may be considered a good candidate for reduction mammoplasty:
- Breasts that are too large in proportion to one’s body size
- Back, neck and shoulder pain caused by heavy breasts
- Grooves in shoulders caused by tight bra straps
- Poor posture due to breast size
- Heavy breasts that droop significantly, with downward pointing nipples and areolas
- Breasts that are not equal in size (one significantly larger than the other)
- Trouble sleeping due to breast discomfort when lying down
- Rashes and/or infection affecting the skin trapped beneath one’s breasts
- Inability to participate in athletic/physical activities due to breast size
- Feelings of self-consciousness regarding breast size
All methods of breast reduction require some sort of incision and unfortunately incisions mean scarring. There are methods available which leave shorter or less visible scars but not all woman qualify to receive these procedures. The size of your breasts and amount of reduction necessary will determine the procedure that is best suited to you.
In most cases it is possible to preserve the lactating functions of the breast but this can not be guaranteed. When you choose to undergo breast reduction surgery, you must be aware of this risk. In those rare cases which require complete nipple detachment (free nipple graft) breast function is guaranteed to be lost. Your surgeon will inform you in advance whether this method will be required in your surgery.