Breast Reduction Surgery & Treatment in Delhi NCR, India

Overview

Also known as reduction mammaplasty, breast reduction surgery removes extra fat, skin and tissue from the breasts. A successful surgery helps in achieving a breast size in proportion with the body. Max Hospitals provides the best breast reduction surgery in Delhi, India with latest technology and world-class doctors.

Breast reduction surgery helps in resolving issues including:

Chronic shoulder, back and neck pain
Irritation under the breasts
Deep grooves caused by bra strap pressure
Restricted physical activity
Sleep difficulties
Difficulty fitting into clothes
Finding the right bra size
Poor self-image
Difficulty in doing exercise.

Breast reduction can opt at any age. However, doctors advise waiting until the time breasts are fully developed. Furthermore, breast reduction surgery can also affect breastfeeding, so it should be put on hold if someone is planning to start a family.

Before breast reduction surgery in Delhi, India, the surgeon evaluates the patient’s medical history, and discusses the breast size expectation and explains the benefits and risks involved. Furthermore, the patient is also asked to undergo a series of lab tests, a baseline mammogram, avoid aspirin, quit smoking and take any anti-inflammatory drugs.

During a breast reduction surgery, the breast is cut open, excess fat and tissues are removed, and the skin is stitched back together. However, in certain cases, if the excess tissue is only fat, cutting the breast is not required, liposuction may also work. The four steps involved in a breast reduction surgery include:

Anaesthesia
Incision
Removal and Repositioning of Tissue
Closure

Patients can expect a little pain for a few days after the surgery. However, the surgeon will prescribe pain relief medication
The swelling and pain will subside in a few days, but the discomfort may stay for a little longer
The breasts are usually covered with a bandage or a gauze dressing for proper recovery of the wound and to avoid infection
The doctor advises avoiding indulging in any strenuous physical activities to avoid pressure on the breasts
Because the breasts need to be protected, doctors advise wearing a supporting bra

A successful breast reduction surgery can effectively relieve the patient from chronic neck, back and shoulder pain. The advantages of breast reduction surgery include:

Active participation in physical sports
Reduces shoulder, back and neck pain
Better health
Relief from skin irritation under the breast
Better posture
Reduces the pull caused by bra straps
Increases self-confidence
Better sleep

Also check: Male Breast Reduction Treatment

Unlike any other surgery, breast reduction also has a few risks associated with it. Possible risks of breast reduction surgery include:

Loss of sensation in and around the nipples
Difficulty in breastfeeding
Difference in size of the breasts or irregular placement of the areolae
Blood clot or infection
Scarring
Discolouration of the skin around the breasts

If you are looking for a second opinion on reducing the breast, then Max Hospital is the perfect choice for you. Get the advance consultation from the best surgeons in Max.

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