While many women aspire to enhance their breasts through breast augmentation, it’s worth noting that numerous others dream of reducing their breast size too.
Excessively large and heavy breasts can frequently lead to chronic back, neck, and shoulder pains, and skin irritation beneath the breast crease. They can also give rise to self-consciousness and insecurity, owing to their impact on mobility, lifestyle, and clothing choices for women. Fortunately, Breast Reduction Surgery or Reduction Mammaplasty offers an ideal solution to address these concerns, allowing women to reduce their breast size, achieving a more balanced and proportionate appearance in harmony with their body frame.
Nevertheless, there exist some misconceptions surrounding this transformative, often life-changing, procedure which may give women a pause when considering it. With that in mind, let’s take a moment to dispel the most common myths about this surgery.
Myth: Women Would Not Be Able To Breastfeed After Breast Reduction
Truth: It is important for all patients to recognise and accept that no surgical procedure is absolutely free from risk. In particular, women seeking breast reduction needs to understand that very few women are able to breastfeed following the surgery, as the milk ducts are separated from the breast tissue during the procedure. While this is true, it does not necessarily mean that all women who have undergone breast reduction cannot breastfeed at all after the procedure.
The extent to which breastfeeding is affected can vary from one individual to another and may depend on several factors such as the extent of the procedure and the surgical technique used. It is essential to discuss your desire to breastfeed with your surgeon during the initial consultation to ensure that they are aware of your concerns and advice you your options for the best possible outcome for you.
Myth: Breast Reduction Surgery Does Not Include a Breast Lift
Truth: Breast reduction surgery with Mr. Allen Rezai, leading Consultant Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeon of Harley Street, London, is combined with breast uplift or mastopexy. Combining breast reduction and uplift aims to deliver a more aesthetically pleasing result for the patient by enhancing the breasts’ shape, firmness, and promoting a more youthful appearance.
Myth: Breasts Will ‘Grow’ Back After Breast Reduction
Truth: The fat and other breast tissue removed during breast reduction procedure cannot ‘grow’ back. However, it is important to understand that our bodies naturally undergo changes over time, including fluctuations in weight, changes in skin elasticity, and hormonal imbalance.
Regardless of surgical procedures, there is always a possibility of bodily changes. Factors like pregnancy, breastfeeding, or substantial weight changes can impact breast size and shape.
Myth: Nipple Sensation Will Be Lost Following Breast Reduction Surgery
Truth: All surgical procedures carry potential risks, whether it be breast augmentation, breast lift or breast reduction. In any event, nipple sensation is frequently reduced post-operatively, however, complete and permanent loss of sensation is not typical –though it can potentially occur. Changes in nipple sensation can vary from person to person, and in many cases, it improves over time as the body heals.
Myth: Your Chances of Developing Breast Cancer Are Higher
Truth: Undergoing breast reduction does not increase your chances of developing breast cancer. In fact, studies have shown that reducing breast size through breast reduction surgery has been demonstrated to lower the risk of cancer primarily by reducing the amount of breast tissue that could potentially be susceptible to cancer development.
It is important to understand that there is still a notable risk of cancer as a considerable amount of breast tissue remains following breast reduction surgery. Patients also have the choice to request and retain the removed breast tissues for histopathological examination. This allows the laboratory to examine the glands for any potential suspicious or pathological issues, ensuring early detection and intervention if needed. Furthermore, Mr. Allen Rezai always advises his patients to undergo regular check-ups and screening tests as breast cancer always poses a risk for women regardless of undergoing breast related surgical procedure or not.
Myth: Breast Reduction Can Only Be Done After Having Children
Truth: While doing your breast reduction surgery after completing your family is the recommended option in achieving optimal outcome, that is not the only choice. The decision to undergo breast reduction is a very individual and personal process. Some women may opt to postpone their procedure until they are certain their family is complete but some others favours to free themselves from the limitations of having excessively large breasts regardless.
During your consultation with Mr. Allen Rezai, he will answer all your questions, concerns, and discuss with you all the potential risks and benefits of your procedure. The option of waiting to have the surgery until you feel your family is complete or finished having children will also be discussed with you. Breast reduction surgery can be done regardless of what stage you are in life but bear in mind that further surgery may be needed at some point in the future.
If you are considering breast reduction surgery, schedule an appointment with Mr. Allen Rezai at his London Harley Street or Dubai Healthcare City practice, to clarify all your concerns, determine your suitability, and discuss your options.
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