Breast Augmentation and Reduction

Breast augmentation and reduction

Surgery to change the size of the breast is either breast augmentation surgery or breast reduction surgery. Breast augmentation surgery is done with the aim of improving the appearance, size or contour of the breasts. Some women opt for breast reduction surgery because the breasts are large and heavy, which can lead to neck or back pain, irritation, numbness or weakness in the skin.

Possible causes:

Breast augmentation is performed in women who have a small breast or whose breasts are asymmetrical. This is most often done for reconstructive purposes, such as after a mastectomy, or for cosmetic reasons. Breast implants can be performed through silicone injections or saline solution, to give the chest a natural, plump shape.

Breast reduction surgery is performed for women who have a large breast size, causing neck or back pain, chronic rash in the area under the breasts, nerve pain, as well as limiting physical activity. Men with conditions such as gynecomastia may sometimes need to have this surgery, called breast reduction.

For women with congenital or acquired symptoms, both of which are rare, a combination of procedures is done that include liposuction, compression of the inter-breasts area and reduction surgery.

Risk factors:

All surgeries carry risks of bleeding, infection and adverse reactions to anesthesia.

Breast augmentation surgery is a cosmetic procedure that carries the risk of scar tissue growth and stiffness in the area around the implant. With the possibility of altered sensation in the nipple and breast area. Asymmetry may occur between the breasts in shape or size. Tears and leakage of fluid are also possible, which may later cause breast pain, thickening of the breast or changes in the shape of the breast. Some swelling, bruising and pain may occur if blood collects in the area near the site of surgery.

Some of the risks of breast reduction surgery include temporary bruising and scarring, loss of sensation in the nipples and areola, as well as inability to breastfeed. Feeling tired, knowing that breast pain is considered normal after breast reduction surgery, but some people may feel sensitive and depressed after surgery.

It's important to contact your doctor immediately if you notice redness, pain or swelling at the surgical site, all of which are signs of infection, as well as fever or runny runny from the wound, or if any of the stitches are removed..

Signs and symptoms:

Breast augmentation is needed in cases of mastectomies and for cosmetic reasons. Breast reduction surgery is necessary to treat breast enlargement in women and men.

Breast Augmentation

Our experts first proceed to obtain your medical and family history and then perform a medical examination. Recognizing that this process will involve physical and emotional transformation, there will be a frank discussion of everything ranging from the type and size of implants to post-operative issues and careful examination by our doctors before breast implant surgery.

Breast Reduction

The surgeon asks for a complete medical record including a history of previous family cases. He or she will discuss any of the emotional issues you may have regarding breast size. Doctors usually recommend a mammogram to rule out any other problems.

Treatment options:

Talk to your plastic surgeon at Medcare to understand how breast augmentation or breast reduction can help.
You may need a mammogram and breast exam before surgery. You need to be healthy, stop taking current medications and stop smoking.

For breast augmentation, your surgeon will look at all kinds of breast augmentation techniques and choose the one that best suits you.
The plastic surgeon makes an incision in the armpit, areola or bottom of the breast and inserts the implant. There are two basic types of breast implants to choose from: saline gel and silicone.

Breast reduction is a major surgery in which the surgeon removes tissue, skin, and excess fat from your breasts to reduce their size.