Performing Miracles with Breast Reduction Techniques

To reduce the size of the breast, one procedure that probable candidates can opt for is breast reduction surgery. This is a procedure performed by plastic or cosmetic surgeons. The process reduces the size of the breast through liposuction and breast reshaping.

Breast reduction, although a very effective operation has many disadvantages. For one, the surgery is very expensive. It can cost from about $3000 to $6000, depending on the reduction performed. The procedure is also very painful and would take quite a while to heal. During the period of recovery, a lot of discomfort can be experienced by the patient. Among the most common are infections, ugly scars, and bleeding that can develop a few days after the surgery procedure. Although the results of breast reduction surgery are excellent, many people are turned off by these disadvantages.

There are many techniques available in performing breast reduction surgery. Each of these techniques has pros and cons that you should weigh before undergoing a possible breast reduction. The most commonly performed is the inferior pedicle technique. This is sometimes referred to as the keyhole or Weiss pattern reduction technique. The inferior pedicle technique is done by doing an anchor-shaped incision around the areola. The incision continues down the natural curve of the breast. The excess fat, glandular tissue and skin are removed, after which the areola is moved into a position higher than the original. This technique is best done on large, droopy breasts, as it can produce square-looking breasts.

The vertical scar technique is currently a favorite technique as it gives minimal scarring and rounder shaped breasts. The surgeon makes what is commonly called a "lollipop incision" on the breast, which is a produces very minimal scarring. Scars are not likely to spread, because of the lollipop shaped incision. This technique is best for long term results

Another technique is the free nipple graft technique. This was less commonly used before but is now performed in extreme cases of breast drooping. The areola and the nipple are removed completely, relocated and replaced by skin graft on a higher area in the breast. This technique causes the sensation from the areola to be lost, and lactation to be impaired.