Breast Reduction

At Lakeside Regenerrative Clinic, breast reduction, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to reduce excess breast tissue, fat, and skin and reshape the breasts to achieve a size and contour that is more proportionate to the patient's body.

Breast reduction may address both physical discomfort and concerns related to breast size or shape. Treatment is individually planned based on breast size, tissue distribution, skin quality, overall health, and the patient's goals.

1. Principle

The principle of breast reduction is to remove excess breast tissue and skin while reshaping and repositioning the remaining breast tissue and nipple-areola complex.

The procedure aims to achieve a balanced breast shape while maintaining appropriate blood supply and, where surgically feasible, preserving nipple sensation and breastfeeding potential.

Key principles include:

• Reduction of excess breast volume
• Removal of excess skin and tissue
• Reshaping and lifting the breast
• Improving breast proportion and symmetry
• Relieving physical discomfort associated with excessive breast weight
• Creating a stable and proportionate breast contour

2. Mechanism

During breast reduction surgery, the surgeon removes a planned amount of excess breast tissue, fat, and skin. The remaining tissue is reshaped and repositioned to create a smaller and more supported breast.

The nipple and areola are generally repositioned to a more appropriate position on the breast. The exact surgical technique depends on breast size, degree of sagging, skin quality, tissue distribution, and the amount of reduction required.

As healing progresses, the breast gradually settles into its new shape.

Overall approach:

Surgical assessment → Removal of excess tissue → Breast reshaping → Nipple-areola repositioning → Healing and tissue adaptation → Improved breast size and contour

3. Indications

Breast reduction may be considered for patients experiencing physical symptoms or functional and aesthetic concerns associated with large or heavy breasts.

Common indications include:

• Neck, shoulder, or upper back discomfort
• Shoulder grooving caused by bra straps
• Skin irritation or rashes beneath the breasts
• Difficulty with physical activity or exercise
• Postural discomfort associated with breast weight
• Difficulty finding appropriately fitting clothing
• Breast asymmetry
• Excessive breast size relative to body proportions
• Functional or aesthetic concerns related to breast size and shape

The decision to undergo surgery is based on the patient's symptoms, clinical findings, overall health, and individual goals.

4. Contraindications & Precautions

Breast reduction is a major surgical procedure and requires appropriate medical assessment before surgery.

Potential contraindications include:

• Active breast infection
• Serious uncontrolled medical conditions
• Certain bleeding or clotting disorders
• Conditions that significantly increase surgical or anaesthetic risk
• Poor wound-healing capacity
• Unresolved breast abnormalities requiring further evaluation
• Inability to safely undergo surgery

Important precautions include:

• Smoking or nicotine use, which can significantly affect wound healing
• Pregnancy or current breastfeeding
• Medications that increase bleeding risk
• Significant medical conditions affecting healing
• Previous breast surgery
• Significant obesity or other factors that may increase surgical risk

Appropriate breast examination and imaging may be recommended before surgery depending on the patient's age, medical history, and clinical findings.

Breast Reduction at Lakeside Regenerrative Clinic

At Lakeside Regenerrative Clinic, breast reduction is planned with emphasis on patient safety, appropriate tissue reduction, breast shape, symmetry, and individual surgical goals.

Our surgical team evaluates breast size and shape, skin quality, tissue distribution, overall health, and the patient's symptoms before recommending an appropriate surgical technique.

Patients are counselled about the expected results, scars, recovery, potential complications, changes in nipple sensation, and possible effects on future breastfeeding before making a treatment decision.

Consult our surgical team to determine whether breast reduction is appropriate for your individual needs.