due to the size and weight of their breasts or women with self-consciousness about the largeness of their breasts.

Breast Reduction can be performed at any age, but waiting until breast development has stopped is usually recommended. Pregnancy 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 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, another important factor to consider is the desired breast size as well as anything else about your breasts that you would like to see improved. This will help us understand your expectations and determine whether they realistically can be achieved.

Anesthesia :

Breast Reduction can be performed with general Anesthesia, so you will sleep through the entire operation.

Surgery :

Individual factors and personal preferences will determine the specific technique selected to reduce the size of your breasts. 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 removal of the 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.

Usually, the nipples and areolas remain attached to underlying mounds of tissue, and this allows for the preservation of sensation. The ability to breast-feed may also be preserved by this method, although this cannot be guaranteed.

There are many variations to the design of the incisions for Breast Reduction. The size and shape of your breasts, as well as the desired amount of reduction, are factors that will help us determine the best technique for you.

Rarely, if your breasts are extremely large, the nipples and areolas may need to be completely detached before they are shifted to a higher level. In such a case, you will need to have made the decision to sacrifice sensation and the possibility of breast-feeding in order to achieve your desired breast size.

Your new Appearance :

Breast Reduction Surgery can make your breasts smaller and firmer. Without the excessive weight of large breasts, you may find greater enjoyment in playing sports and engaging in physical activity.

The incisions from your Breast Reduction Surgery will initially be red, but generally fade over time. It is important to realize, however, that the incision lines will be permanently visible, more so in some individuals than others. Fortunately, the incisions for Breast Reduction are in locations easily concealed by clothing, even low-cut necklines.

Breast Reduction often makes a dramatic change in your appearance. Most women eventually become comfortable with their smaller breasts and feel very pleased with the results of surgery.

Unless you gain or lose a significant amount of weight or become pregnant, your breast size should remain fairly constant. However, gravity and the effects of aging will eventually alter the size and shape of virtually every woman's breasts. If, after a period of years, you become dissatisfied with the appearance of your breasts, you may choose to undergo "Breast Lifting" procedure to restore their more youthful contour.