Is breast reduction dangerous?

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Although the size and shape of the nipple is not usually a sign of health related problems, it can cause a lack of aesthetics in some women. This explains why women often look to breast reduction surgery methods to have balanced breasts. The question is, is breast reduction safe? This article will help you solve this problem.

1. What is breast reduction surgery?

We often wonder why nipples (also known as nipples) are enlarged and darkened and unbalanced? Normally, the nipple is cylindrical with a curved top, however in some people the length or diameter of the nipple is too high or wide for the breast. Causes of nipple enlargement can be:
Puberty. Pregnancy, lactation. Tissue injury. Breast reduction surgery involves reducing height in long nipples or reducing circumference in large nipples by removing excess tissue to permanently improve the shape, size and symmetry of the breasts. Breast reduction is often done in conjunction with breast augmentation or can be done alone.
There are two techniques used in breast reduction:
Wide nipples: Remove part of the nipple and narrow the remaining area with cosmetic sutures. Long nipple: Removes the mid-nipple capsule and reduces the height of the nipple by partially pushing the nipple into the mammary gland and suturing with cosmetic sutures.

2. Who should not have breast reduction surgery?

Whether breast reduction is safe is always the top concern of women. Therefore, to ensure no complications, the following subjects should carefully consider and consult with their doctor before deciding to perform the procedure.
People with high blood pressure or heart disease are best not to have surgery. However, if you really have a need to shrink your nipples, talk to your doctor for a suitable plan. Consider carefully before having breast reduction surgery if you have diabetes, because the wounds will be difficult to heal and can even lead to some life-threatening complications. If you have an infection of the nipple, you will need to treat the inflammation before undergoing breast reduction surgery. People with keloid scars should also not have this procedure because it can make hypertrophy worse. People with blood diseases, especially hemophilia, should absolutely not proceed to collect rabbit nipples because it can seriously affect your life.

3. Breast reduction surgery

To know if breast reduction is dangerous, we will first find out how this procedure is performed. The basic procedure of breast reduction surgery is carried out as follows:
Step 1: First, the doctor makes a mark on the nipple before surgery to determine the position to be removed and determine the new height of the breast. Breast. Step 2: The doctor anesthetizes the base and body of the nipple with a local anesthetic (lidocaine). Step 3: Excess skin will be dissected and removed. Sutures will be used to attach the nipple to the base, reducing the height. If the width of the nipple is reduced, the skin on the circumference of the nipple will also be sewn together. Step 4: Apply a bandage on the nipple and areola to protect the incision. Most patients recover 2 weeks after the procedure. Some notes for faster recovery include:
Perform daily cleaning at the incision site with physiological saline. Cover the wound with a bandage when bathing, preventing the incision from direct contact with water. Limit exercise in the beginning. Do not use stimulant drinks such as alcohol, caffeine, ... and do not eat foods such as: Chicken, seafood, water spinach, sticky foods, ...

4. Is breast reduction dangerous?

In fact, breast reduction is just a small, very gentle surgery, with a quick recovery time if taken care of properly.
Safety and effectiveness are always the first priority for women to decide whether to agree to the procedure or not. According to experts, possible complications of breast reduction are infection and tearing of the suture, however, these are very rare and can be prevented with proper care. A blocked duct is a very rare complication and requires reopening the incision to allow the ducts to be opened.
Thus, all effects in breast reduction surgery only stop at the outer skin to shorten or reduce the width of the nipple. The procedure does not affect the nerves as well as the milk glands, so it is absolutely safe and does not affect the feeling and function of lactation. However, the results depend greatly on the skill of the doctor as well as the facilities and technology in the operating room, so you should look to reputable addresses to perform the procedure.
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