Breast Reduction - Liposuction For Scarless Surgery

Breast reduction, or mammaplasty, has one of the highest levels of patient satisfaction given its benefits extend far beyond improved appearance - large size is commonly associated with chronic shoulder, neck and back pain.

Following the breast reduction woman often find it easier to complete physical tasks and more enjoyable to participate in sports and other activities.

The surgery on the reduction reshapes the breasts, and makes them firm and small. The main problem in the process is the scars.

While they will fade over time, the incision lines are usually permanently visible, leaving many women to question whether they will end up just as insecure about the scars as they were about their previous size.

It is quite important to talk to your doctor regarding these concerns. Depending on the details of your method he or she may be able to utilize alternative techniques in incision placement and closure which can result in a less visible scar. Proper postoperative care is also important in minimizing the redness and visibility.

Over the past few years, some doctors have been promoting liposuction as an alternative to breast reducing surgery that leaves a much smaller scar.

While this is a potential option, the limitation of it is that only about 2% of women seeking this method are good candidates for this technique. A woman must have a low nipple position, firm skin, dense tissue, and have no stretch marks or sagging of the breasts.

This procedure usually works best for those seeking only one cup size reduction. For these reasons it is most commonly used on young women who might still be growing but need a minimally invasive reduction process in order to ease physical pain until they are better candidates for complete decrease.

Potential candidates for liposuction procedure must understand that the proceeding is only able to remove fat.

Following the process the breasts may actually sag more than they did originally as it cannot remove the excess skin left by the fat removal. One alternative is ultrasound assisted liposuction which may provide some skin tightening.

Liposuction has the benefit of leaving the nipples intact so there is less chance of losing sensation and more chance of successful breastfeeding. However, if loss of fat causes the nipple to change positions, it will take surgery to reposition it.

While it is important to know what options are available and to be an educated consumer, only your doctor can listen to your goals, evaluate your medical history and advise you as to what operation will be best for you.

By : A_Aaronson