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Breast Reduction - Common Medical Tourism Procedures
Definition:
In breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammaplasty, surgery is performed to reduce the size of the breast by removing excess fat, glandular tissue and skin, to alleviate the discomfort associated with overly large breasts.
Typical Candidates:
- Breast reduction surgery is oriented toward women with large, pendulous breasts, particularly gigantomastia, since the weight of their breasts may cause chronic pain of the head, neck, back, and shoulders, as well as circulation and breathing problems. The weight may also cause discomfort as a result of brassiere straps abrading or irritating the skin.
- Even if physical discomfort is not a problem, some women feel awkward with the enormity of their breasts in proportion to the rest of their smaller bodies.
Details of Procedure:
- Doctors almost always perform breast reductions while the patient is under general anaesthesia. During pre-operative visits, the doctor and patient may decide on new, usually higher positions for the areolas and nipples.
- Patients may take a few weeks for initial recovery; however it may take from 6 months to a year for the body to completely adjust to the new breast size. Some women may feel discomfort during their initial menstruation following the surgery due to breasts swelling.
Advantages:
- Relief from physical discomfort associated with heavy breasts.
- Relief from pain associated with large breasts like chronic backache and shoulder pain.
- Increases satisfaction of one’s own appearance and enhances self-esteem.
- Patient can enjoy an active lifestyle and engage in social activities without hesitation.
- The surgery can also make mammograms easier
Risks and Complications:
- Difficulty in breastfeeding.
- Unwanted scarring.
- Delayed wound healing.
- Altered nipple sensation
- Fluid retention in the breast.
- Altered erogenous function.
- Recurrent ptosis.
- Bleeding (hematoma).
- Infection.
- Poor healing of incisions.
- Changes in nipple or breast sensation, which may be temporary or permanent.
- Anaesthesia risks.
- Breast contour and shape irregularities/ breast asymmetry.
- Damage to deeper structures.
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