Breast Reduction Liposuction

Breast Reduction Liposuction

Women who have very large breasts may experience a number of medical problems that are caused by the excessive weight. This is why breast liposuction is useful - it reduces the size of the breasts and frees women from chronic back and neck pain and skin irritation as well skeletal deformities and breathing problems that are due to oversized breasts. Breast reduction liposuction is also useful for reducing the size of breasts that essentially cause bra straps indentations in shoulders and in younger women it frees them embarassment due to the extra attention.

Nature of Breast Liposuction

Breast liposuction procedure is designed to remove fat from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. Occasionally, the breast reduciton liposuction can also reduce the size of the areola. The goal is to give the woman smaller, well-shaped breasts that are in proportion with the rest of the figure.

In plastic surgery, breast liposuction reduces the amount of fat in the breast region for both female and male patients. Breast liposuction is less painful than traditional breast reduction surgery and ususally it doesn't require general anesthetic. Also breast liposuction is virtually scarless, while traditional breast reduction surgery usually leaves large some scarring.

Breast reduction for MEN

Breast liposuction for men eliminates excess tissue from the chest area, providing a more sculptured appearance and more masculine look. During the surgery doctors make the incisions in the crease of the armpit, so that breast liposuction patients have little scarring and heal more quickly compared to patient who had the traditional reduction done.

In women breast liposuction can actually tighten the skin during tissue removal, lifting the nipple up to an inch which is beneficial to women who are after more youthful appearance. Some breast liposuction patients also like that their breasts usually retain their original shape after the procedure.

Both, men and women who are interested in learning about breast liposuction should consult a plastic surgeon who is trained in performing this type of surgery.

Before the surgery the doctor will examine and measure the patient's breasts, and will most likely ask the permission to photograph them for reference during surgery and afterwards. Next he or she will discuss different issues that may affect the procedure like the patient's age, the size and shape of breasts, and the condition of patient's skin.