Breast reduction surgery can help eliminate some of the very uncomfortable side effects associated with excessively large breasts. Most women choose to have breast reduction surgery, not for cosmetic reasons, but to rid themselves of the annoying and sometimes painful medical conditions linked to large breasts. Skin irritation, back and neck aches and breathing problems are just a few of the maladies women with large breasts experience.

A plastic surgeon’s goal for breast reduction surgery is to reduce the size of the breast to an aesthetically pleasing and healthy size and to create a natural looking result. During the two to four hour surgery, the plastic surgeon will remove excess fat, skin and breast tissue and reposition the nipple.

Breast reduction procedures can be performed at any age, but plastic surgeons usually recommend waiting until breast development has stopped. Childbirth and breast-feeding may have significant and unpredictable effects on the size and shape of your breasts. Nevertheless, many women decide to undergo breast reduction surgery before having children and feel that they can address any subsequent changes later. If you plan to breast-feed in the future, you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon.

During the consultation, you will be asked about your desired breast size as well as anything else about your breasts that you would like to see improved. This will help your plastic surgeon to understand your expectations and determine whether they realistically can be achieved.

The most common method of reducing the breasts involves three incisions. One incision is made around the areola. Another runs vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath the breast. The third incision follows the natural curve of the breast crease. After the plastic surgeon has removed excess breast tissue, fat and skin, the nipple and areola are shifted to a higher position. The areola, which in large breasts usually has been stretched, also is reduced in size. Skin that was formerly located above the nipple is brought down and together to reshape the breast. Liposuction may be used to improve the contour under the arm.

Usually, the nipples and areolas remain attached to underlying mounds of tissue, and this allows for the preservation of sensation.

Aftercare of the breasts is essential for proper healing and the best results. Your plastic surgeon will give you guidelines to follow for after your surgery. These will include basic and specific things. Following them will lead to optimal results.

Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Atlanta, Georgia and cosmetic surgery procedures such as atlanta breast reduction, breast augmentation, breast lift, and breast reconstruction.

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