Breast Reduction Surgery in miami, florida
Experience Comfort in Form with Breast Reduction
Discover the freedom and comfort of achieving a balanced figure through Breast Reduction Surgery at Salas Plastic Surgery. This transformative procedure reduces physical discomfort and enhances your body's symmetry, allowing you to feel more comfortable and confident in your appearance. By alleviating the discomfort and physical limitations associated with overly large breasts, this surgery offers both aesthetic and functional benefits. Experience improved posture, reduced pain, and a more proportionate silhouette with breast reduction.
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Breast Lift vs. Breast Reduction
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What Is Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction surgery involves removing excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin to achieve a breast size that is more in proportion with your body. This procedure is designed to alleviate the discomfort and physical limitations associated with overly large breasts, providing both aesthetic and functional benefits. Patients often experience immediate relief from back, neck, and shoulder pain, as well as an enhanced ability to engage in physical activities. The goal is to create a more balanced, natural-looking breast shape that complements your overall figure.
Who Is A Good Candidate For A Breast Reduction?
Ideal candidates for a breast reduction usually developed large breasts either during puberty or over time, and possibly have developed sagging and discomfort due to the excess size. Numerous options exist for breast reduction surgery, depending on each individual patient. Let Dr. Salas at Salas Plastic Surgery Miami personally evaluate you to help find the best options for your desired outcomes.
Breast Reduction Options
There are various breast reduction options, and Dr. Salas will discuss each one during your initial consultation. You will decide together which option is best for your situation.
A typical breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue with an incision along the areola, vertically and horizontally on the breast. During the surgery, the doctor removes excess tissue throughout the breast, repositions the areola, and ensures that the new breasts are smaller, better positioned, more symmetric, and physically pleasing.
Liposuction for Breast Reduction
Breast liposuction reduction decreases breast size with minimal scarring. Breast liposuction removes only fat from the breasts and no breast tissue. Because it is less invasive than a traditional breast reduction surgery, the surgical time and recovery time are less, but the amount of reduction is also limited. Liposuction for large breasts is an alternative for women who are reluctant to undergo breast surgery.
Vertical or “Lollipop” Breast Reduction
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This breast reduction procedure involves the surgeon making two incisions. The first incision circles the areola. The second incision is a straight line from the areola to the bottom of the breast. The vertical breast reduction works best for moderate breast reduction with the removal of sagging skin.
Inverted-T or “Anchor” Breast Reduction
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The inverted-T breast reduction helps women who need significant removal of breast tissue with excessive sagging skin. The plastic surgeon makes the first incision around the areola, the second straight from the areola to the breast base, and the third along the breast crease underneath the breast.
Benefits of Breast Reduction
Relieves Back and Neck Pain
This procedure alleviates chronic discomfort and pain in the back, neck, and shoulders by reducing the weight of excess breast tissue.
Improves Posture
With the extra weight removed, proper posture becomes easier to maintain, reducing strain on the spine and improving overall body alignment.
Enhances Appearance
Breast reduction creates a more proportionate and aesthetically pleasing body shape, improving overall appearance and boosting confidence.
Increases Physical Activity
Many women find it easier to participate in sports and physical activities without the limitations and discomfort caused by overly large breasts.
Expands Clothing Options
With a more proportionate figure, you can enjoy a broader range of comfortably fitting clothes, allowing for greater freedom in your wardrobe choices.
Boosts Confidence
Improving body image and self-esteem can have a profound impact on overall confidence and quality of life.
How Does Breast Reduction Work?
Dr. Salas performs breast reduction surgery by making precise incisions, typically around the areola or under the breast, to access and remove the excess tissue. Once the excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin are removed, the remaining breast tissue is reshaped to a more comfortable, aesthetically pleasing size and shape. The nipples may also be repositioned to complement the new breast shape, resulting in a natural and harmonious appearance. This procedure improves physical comfort and enhances your overall body image.
How You Prepare for Breast Reduction Surgery
Ensuring that you have prepared well for breast reduction surgery leads to a faster recovery and excellent outcome. We recommend that you prepare for surgery in the following ways:
- Stop smoking: Smoking complicates surgery and slows the healing process. Your surgeon recommends stopping smoking entirely or at least for a week or two before surgery.
- Arrange transportation: You cannot drive home from the surgery, so arrange for transportation.
- Purchase prescriptions: The doctor will give you medications for post-surgery that you should have filled and ready at home. Your doctor will discuss your current medications at the consultation. They could instruct you to stop some medications before surgery as they increase the risk of bleeding. Discontinue all prohibited drugs until after the breast reduction.
- Get a sports bra: A sports or surgical bra compresses and supports your new breasts. You will be wearing it 24/7 for the first six weeks, so be sure it is comfortable, the right size for your new breasts, and opens in the front.
- Prepare a recovery area: The first two weeks are essential to your recovery. You should plan not to lift heavy objects or children. Place what you need on lower shelves, as reaching will be difficult. Also, plan on wearing comfortable, loose clothing. Place all items, such as pain medication, the TV remote, and your phone, in the recovery space for easy access.
What You Can Expect
You should expect to have scars at the incision sites that are red and swollen. Over time they will reduce and fade—plan to limit physical activity for the first two weeks and avoid heavy exercise for eight weeks.
Make arrangements for purchasing necessities until the doctor clears you to drive. The doctor removes the stitches at the post-operative visit. Plan to be back to your routine 2-3 weeks after breast reduction surgery.
Why Choose Salas Plastic Surgery for Breast Reduction?
- Specialized Expertise: Dr. Salas is highly skilled in advanced breast reduction techniques, ensuring that each procedure is performed with precision and expertise.
- Customized Approach: Every breast reduction procedure is tailored to meet each patient’s unique health and aesthetic goals, ensuring personalized and satisfactory results.
- Focus on Well-being: Dr. Salas prioritizes both the physical and psychological benefits of breast reduction, aiming to improve overall quality of life.
- Thorough Care: From preparation consultations to post-surgery follow-ups, Dr. Salas and his team provide comprehensive care to ensure optimal recovery and outcomes.
- Proven Outcomes: Salas Plastic Surgery consistently achieves results that patients are in love with, enhancing appearance and comfort.
Procedure Timeline of Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast Reduction BEFORE & AFTER
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the recovery after surgery?
Most patients can expect to resume normal activities within 1-2 weeks, though full recovery may take longer depending on individual healing processes.
Will there be visible scars?
While scars are necessary during the procedure, Dr. Salas strategically places incisions to minimize their visibility and ensure they are as inconspicuous as possible.
Can breast reduction help improve sports performance?
Yes, many women find that physical activities become more manageable and less restrictive after surgery, significantly improving their performance and comfort.
What are the risks involved?
As with any surgery, breast reduction carries some risks, including infection, scarring, and changes in nipple or breast sensation. However, Dr. Salas makes every effort to keep risks at a minimum.
How do I know if I need a breast reduction?
When you regularly experience pain in your back, shoulders, and neck from the weight of your breasts, the discomfort is a sign you need breast reduction surgery. Another indicator is when you cannot participate in physical activities that keep you in good health.
Breast reduction surgery does not only involve physical limitations. Overly large breasts lead to insecurity and poor self-image for many women. Ill-fitting clothes and a general self-consciousness about the breast area are other reasons for breast reduction surgery. Asymmetrical breasts and the longing for more proportional breasts are additional reasons for breast reduction surgery.
What size breasts qualify for breast reduction?
While there is no specific breast size that qualifies for breast reduction surgery, overly large breasts that interfere with your ability to lead an active, pain-free life qualify. Suffering from back and neck pain, indentations and irritation from bra straps, and skin irritation in the bottom crease of the breast are indicators that breast reduction surgery will help you.
Will I be able to breastfeed my baby after surgery?
Studies show that when the nipple and areola remain attached, breastfeeding is likely. When the nipple and areola are partially attached, the likelihood of breastfeeding varies according to the individual.
When can I start exercising again after surgery?
The primary goal after breast reduction surgery is for the breasts to heal well and thoroughly. Many doctors understand that a woman is anxious to return to exercise. Upper body exercise is discouraged.
Lower body exercises such as walking, stationary biking, swimming, water aerobics, and lower bodyweight exercises are acceptable. Refrain from doing any upper body exercise until your plastic surgeon clears you for physical activity.
What will happen to my nipple sensitivity after surgery?
Rarely will a woman lose all nipple sensations. The nipples might be less sensitive, more sensitive, or mildly numb. The numbness can disappear over time.
What is the difference between a breast reduction and a breast lift?
Breast reduction happens when the plastic surgeon reduces the weight of the breast by removing breast tissue and lifting the remaining breast tissue while eliminating the sagging skin. A breast lift occurs when the plastic surgeon lifts and reshapes the existing breast tissue and removes the sagging skin to return to a more youthful-looking breast.
