• You will require anesthesia.
• The type of incision used will depend on your surgeon’s preference and the size and shape of your breasts.
• Breast reduction surgery is sometimes covered by medical insurance. This can be discussed with you in more detail at the time of your consultation.

You may be an appropriate candidate for breast reduction surgery if:

• You suffer from neck, back, and shoulder pain caused by the weight of large breasts.
• Tight bra straps have caused visible, uncomfortable grooves in your shoulders.
• Your breasts feel disproportioned to the rest of your body.
• You have large, sagging breasts with low nipples and large areolas.
• You are self-conscious of your breast size.
• You have one breast significantly larger than the other.

During your initial consultation, you will meet with the plastic surgeon and staff. Your previous surgeries, your medical history, medications you are presently taking and your overall physical and emotional health will be reviewed.

Your skin quality will also be evaluated.

Photographs may be taken for your medical record.

Your surgeon will determine what you benefit from most and whether additional procedures will be necessary for you to achieve your desired results. Scar, Recovery time, risks and limitations associated with surgery will also be discussed.

The doctor’s patient coordinator will review surgical costs and scheduling with you.

You will be advised to stay admitted in the hospital for 24-48 hours after the surgery.

Surgical drain tubes inserted to prevent any fluid collection are generally removed 24-48 hours after the surgery and the patient discharged

Breast reduction surgery is NOT associated with significant pain and most patients are comfortable immediately after surgery.

In fact it is possible that the breast sensations will be reduced after surgery and will gradually return in a few months.

Moderately potent painkillers are enough to keep the patient comfortable. You will be comfortable enough to walk around by the same evening.

You will be advised to wear a well-fitting elastic bra whenever you are upright and walking for at least 4-6 weeks after surgery.

Dressings are usually done every 4th/5th day for 2 weeks. You can have a full body bath only after the dressings are stopped.

You can resume non-strenuous activities by 5-7 days after surgery.

You may resume your routine work by 10 to 14 days after surgery.

One can start driving 7 days post op, but it always has to be wearing the bra which has to be used during day and night time

However, you may start bending, lifting hands above your head and exercises only 4 weeks after surgery.

The scars will be firm and pink for at least 6 weeks, after which they generally begin to fade. The scars will however take 3-6 months to settle.

By 2-3 months after surgery, you can expect to see the final shape, size and feel of your reduced breasts.

• You may experience small amount of swelling, bruising and discomfort in the first 24 – 48 hours, but you can do your daily chores and go for a walk if desired.
• It is advisable to get some rest for 4-5 days post surgery and avoid any strenuous activities.
• Don’t try to raise your arms above the head and also avoid hits. Some of the patients feel an increase in the sensitivity of the nipple and others a decrease. These alternations are usually temporary and resolved in a few months time.

• One can start driving 7 days post op, but it always has to be wearing the bra which has to be used during day and night time.
• Majority of the patients feel normal, one month post surgery. By then, most of the bruising, discomfort and swelling subside.
• By 6-8 weeks, you will be cleared to do all types of physical activity again.
• The breasts will still continue to “settle” into their final position over the course of the next few months.
• You will be advised to wear a compression garmentfor 6 weeks.
• Please note that each person is different and so is their recovery timeline. The above is only interpreted as a general guideline, rather than a rule.

• Like every surgery, there are risks and potential complications of breast reduction. Common risks involved in breast reduction include, anesthesia risks, bleeding, hematoma, a chance of infection, less sensation in nipple or breast, scarring, implant rupture, capsular contracture, seroma, blood clots, persistent pain, irregularity in breast shape and contours, excessively firm breast, Fluid accumulation, Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications and Fatty tissue deep in the skin could die (fat necrosis)

• However if performed by a board certified plastic surgeon the complications are avoidable.

The most important thing about planning your breast lift surgery is to choose the correct qualified Aesthetic plastic surgeon. More specifically, ensure that the chosen surgeon is routinely performing breast lift surgeries.

MEDICATIONS:

You must STOP the following medications approximately 2 weeks before surgery – blood thinners such as ecosprin, clopidogrel, warfarin etc, estrogen containing hormones, Vitamin E, ginseng, green tea, gingko balboa, garlic pearls, ayurvedic supplements.

SMOKING:

It is imperative that you completely stop smoking for a minimum of 1 week prior to your planned date of surgery as it can significantly increase your risk for anaesthesia as well as delay wound healing and increase your risk for post-surgery complications.

FITNESS:

You will be advised a set of routine pre-operative investigations to ensure that you are fit for anaesthesia and surgery. A mammogram is also advisable prior to surgery to rule out any existing lumps or lesions in the breast. If you have a personal or family history of breast cancer, then a detailed baseline mammogram is mandatory to ensure absence of any existing lesion.

Once you have decided to pursue a breast lift, Aesthetic international® stands ready to partner with you during this life decision.

We are dedicated to our patients and open communication is never compromised. The better informed our patients are, the better they are at making their decisions.

We believe in providing the highest patient care and through your assigned patient advisor, you can be sure every consideration is made to ensure your expectations are the same as the final results.

Aesthetic international® has the latest technological advances to ensure your satisfaction with your breast lift. Our plasticsurgeon is highly educated and trained in all of the latest medical advances.