Breast Reduction Surgery in Hyderabad

Perfect breasts are a thing of beauty in women. But at times, the breasts grow disproportionately large and can be the cause of chronic pain and embarrassment. Breast Reduction surgery in Hyderabad at Ambrosia Clinic can help reduce them to normal or manageable size.
You can be an ideal candidate for breast reduction surgery if you fall into any of the following categories:

  1. Breasts are too large in proportion to your body frame.
  2. Back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts.
  3. Skin irritation beneath your breasts.
  4. Grooving in your shoulders from tight bra straps.
  5. Restriction of physical activity due to the size and weight of your breasts.
  6. Heavy, pendulous breasts with nipples and areolas that point downward.
  7. One breast is much larger than the other.
  8. Dissatisfaction or self-consciousness about the largeness of your breasts.
  9. Inability to find large bras that fit.

Breast reduction surgery in Hyderabad has been safer and more comfortable at Ambrosia Clinic with our all women plastic surgery or breast reduction surgeons’ team. With a team of breast specialist lady surgeons/ doctors, one of the rare few such teams in Hyderabad there are no more embarrassing awkward moments. Complete empathy and utmost care during and after the procedure.

A quick run through of what to expect during the procedure:

Anaesthesia

General

Duration of Surgery

3-4 hours

Hospital Stay

1 Day

Stitches

Self-absorbable

Recovery

Walking and dinner same day

How is breast reduction surgery done at Ambrosia Clinic in Hyderabad?

As one of the top plastic surgery clinics for Breast reduction surgery in Hyderabad, We have always been particular about the process we follow, it has been the core of our success. We believe that the following steps are extremely important:

Consultation

During the consultation, discuss your desired breast size as well as anything else about your breasts that you would like to see improved with Dr Priti. You can see the representative clinical pictures of patients to satisfy yourself about the procedure and ask any questions regarding the results, and possible risks of the surgery. You should come to the consultation prepared to discuss your medical history. This will include information about any medical conditions, drug allergies, medical treatments you have received, previous surgeries including breast biopsies, and medications. It is important for you to provide complete information. You should tell if you plan to lose a significant amount of weight, particularly if you have noticed that your breasts become smaller with weight loss. It is recommended that you stabilise your weight before having surgery. Routine diagnostic tests will be ordered.

Evaluation

Once you have decided to undergo surgery, you will be evaluated for your fitness for anaesthesia and surgery by Dr Priti or if necessary by the anesthesiologist. Your diagnostic test reports will be studied. Dr Priti will examine your breasts, taking measurements and clinical photographs for your medical record. The size and shape of your breasts, the quality of your skin, and the placement of the nipples and areolas will be carefully evaluated. You will sign the consent forms and will be given detailed preoperative instructions in writing.

Surgery

Before taking you into the operation room, your breasts will be marked with you standing to shape them to the desired size. The operation is under general anaesthesia and is pain-free.

After Surgery

You will wake up soon after surgery with a bandage and bra on your chest. You can drink water after 4 hours and have some snacks afterwards. You walk and have dinner on the same evening. Drains (tubes) are usually removed the next morning, and you are ready to go home.

Recovery

You will need some assistance initially. Many women start light work in a week’s time. By the end of one month usually, you are feeling quite normal and ready to resume all normal activities. Breasts look big initially due to swelling, but final size and shape are visible in 3-6 months.

About the Breast Reduction surgery

Individual factors and surgeon’s preferences will determine the specific technique selected to reduce the size of your breasts. Dr Priti Shukla, one of the most renowned lady plastic surgeons in Hyderabad, uses the short vertical scar technique which results in a scar around the nipple and going vertically down from it till the breast crease, leaving the barest minimum scar. On rare occasions, the scar may be inverted T-shaped if the breasts are too large.

One incision is made around the areola. Another runs vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath the breast. After the excess breast tissue, fat and skin are removed using a process known as breast liposuction, the nipple and areola are shifted to a higher position. The areola, which in large breasts usually has been stretched, is reduced in size and the skin that was formerly located above the nipple is brought down and together to reshape the breast.

Breast Liposuction may be used to improve the contour under the arm. Usually, the nipples and areolas remain attached to remaining breast tissue, and this allows for the preservation of sensation. The ability to breastfeed may also be preserved by this method, although this cannot be guaranteed. Rarely, if your breasts are extremely large, the nipples and areolas may need to be completely detached before they are shifted to a higher level. In such a case, you will need to have made the decision to sacrifice sensation and the possibility of breastfeeding to achieve your desired breast size.

Recovery Timeline

8

Next Day

Self Care: Getting dressed, combing hair
Activities: Preparing tea, heating food, eating
January 01, 2021
12:00 AM
9

1 Week

Work: Cooking, dusting, light household work
Activities: Morning walk
January 01, 2021
12:00 AM
8

3 Weeks or more

Activities: Handling of breasts
January 01, 2021
12:00 AM
9

1 Month

Activities: Treadmill/ Yoga/ Swimming
January 01, 2021
12:00 AM
8

6 Weeks

Activities: Upper Body Weight lifting
January 01, 2021
12:00 AM

FAQ

What is the right age for Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast Reduction Surgery can be performed at any age, but it is recommended after breast development has completed, usually by 18 years. Childbirth and breastfeeding may have significant and unpredictable effects on the size and shape of your breasts. However, if the symptoms are severe and causing health, social or psychological problems, the breast reduction surgery may be done as early as the teenage years too. 
How is Breast Reduction Surgery performed? Will there be scars?

Individual factors and surgeon’s preferences will determine the specific technique selected to reduce the size of your breasts. Dr Priti Shukla, one of the most renowned plastic surgeons in Hyderabad, uses the short vertical scar technique which results in a scar around the nipple and going vertically down from it till the breast crease, leaving the barest minimum scar. On rare occasions, the scar may be inverted T-shaped if the breasts are too large.

An incision is made around the areola and another runs vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath the breast. After the excess breast tissue, fat and skin are removed, the nipple and areola are shifted to a higher position. The areola, which in large breasts usually has been stretched, also is reduced in size. Skin that was formerly located above the nipple is brought down and together to reshape the breast. Liposuction may be used to improve the contour under the arm.Usually, the nipples and areolas remain attached to remaining breast tissue, and this allows for the preservation of sensation. The ability to breast-feed may also be preserved by this method, although this cannot be guaranteed.Rarely, if your breasts are extremely large, the nipples and areolas may need to be completely detached before they are shifted to a higher level. In such a case, you will need to make the decision to sacrifice sensation and the possibility of breastfeeding to achieve your desired breast size.

Are there risks involved in Breast Reduction surgery?

As in any major surgery, there are always risks; however in Breast Reduction Surgery significant complications are rare.

Some of the potential complications may include bleeding, infection and reactions to anaesthesia. On rare occasions, a patient may require a blood transfusion during the operation. This can be anticipated in advance, and blood of a known donor can be reserved for possible transfusion.

Following reduction, sometimes the breasts may not be perfectly symmetrical, or the nipple height may vary slightly. If desired, minor adjustments can be made at a later time. Permanent loss of sensation in the nipples or breasts may occur rarely. Revision surgery is sometimes helpful in certain instances where incisions may have healed poorly. In the unlikely event of injury to or loss of the nipple and areola, they usually can be satisfactorily reconstructed using skin grafts.

How will I look and feel after the surgery?

The day after surgery, you will be encouraged to get out of bed for short periods of time. During the course of the next several days, you will be able to move about more comfortably. However, straining, bending and lifting must be avoided, since these activities might cause increased swelling or even bleeding. You may be instructed to sleep on your back to avoid pressure on your breasts.

Any surgical drains will be removed a day or two after surgery, at which time your dressings may also be changed or removed. You will be instructed to wear a support bra for a few weeks until the swelling and discoloration of your breasts diminishes. Stitches are self-absorbable.

You will feel less sensation in the nipple and areola areas. This is usually temporary; it may, however, take weeks, months or even more than a year before sensation returns to normal. Your breasts may also require some time to assume a more natural shape. Incisions will initially be red or pink in colour and remain this way for many months following the surgery.

After Breast Reduction Surgery, it is often possible to return to light work after a week or two, depending on your job. In many instances, you can resume most of your normal activities, including some form of mild exercise, after several weeks. You may continue to experience some mild, periodic discomfort during this time, but such feelings are normal. Severe pain should be reported to your doctor.

Any sexual activity should be avoided for a minimum of one week, although your plastic surgeon may advise you to wait longer. After that, care must be taken to be extremely gentle with your breasts for at least the next six weeks.

What results can I expect after my breast reduction surgery?

Breast Reduction Surgery will make your breasts smaller and firmer and lighter. If you have suffered from back ache due to heavy breasts, it will be relieved. Your posture will improve. The incisions from your Breast Reduction Surgery will heal and fade over time. It is important to realise, however, that the incision lines will be permanently visible, more so in some individuals than others. Fortunately, the incisions of Breast Reduction Surgery are in locations easily concealed by clothing, even low-cut necklines.

Is Breast Reduction Surgery permanent?

Unless you gain or lose a significant amount of weight or become pregnant, your breast size should remain fairly constant. However, gravity and the effects of ageing will eventually alter the size and shape of virtually every woman’s breasts. If, after a period of years, you become dissatisfied with the appearance of your breasts, you may choose to undergo a Breast Lift Surgery to restore their more youthful contour.

For how long do I need to see the doctor after the surgery?

You will be required to return for follow-up care at prescribed intervals, usually two days, two weeks one month and three months later. During these visits, your progress will be evaluated, and minor problems are taken care of. Once the immediate postoperative follow-up is complete, you will need to return for periodic checkups to observe and discuss the long-term results of surgery. You are not charged for follow-up visits after surgery till one year. Please remember that the relationship with your plastic surgeon does not end when you leave the operating room. If you have questions or concerns during your recovery or need additional information at a later time, you should contact Dr Priti Shukla. We take our patient care very seriously at Ambrosia Clinic.

Will I be able to breastfeed after Breast Reduction Surgery?

Since the breast gland and ducts are routinely removed during Breast Reduction Surgery, chances of breastfeeding go down; however the remaining gland can still produce milk and you can safely breastfeed if you are producing milk. A lot of women have breastfed after this surgery, but there is no guarantee that you will be able to do so.

If I am yet unmarried, do I need to inform my future husband about my Breast Reduction Surgery?

Scars of the surgery tend to fade out but usually are visible on close examination permanently. So the decision to divulge information regarding the surgery is entirely up to you, after weighing all the pros and cons.

Is the breast gland that is removed routinely sent for biopsy?

It is recommended to have the tissue examined by a pathologist to detect any coincidental tumour that may be too small to be detected otherwise. If you are younger than 25 and have no history of breast lums or family history of breast cancer, the biopsy is optional.

How long do I have to wait to buy new sized bras and clothes after the surgery?
Wait for at least three months to go on a shopping spree, until the swelling goes down and the breasts decrease gradually to the desired size. The majority of swelling is gone by one month so you should wait for at least one month before buying new clothes.
Will my breasts enlarge again after the reduction surgery?

All conditions remaining constant, breasts do not enlarge again. However, if you gain weight, become pregnant or if you had the surgery before your breasts were fully grown, they may enlarge to some extent. If necessary, the same procedure can be repeated.

Is there any way to reduce the risk of scarring post the breast reduction surgery?

Scars can be gradually reduced by creams, gels and taping for 3 to 6 months. Excessively prominent scars can be revised surgically after six months.

Is there any way to have the breast reduction surgery done without scarring?
Breast Liposuction Surgery can remove fat but not the gland part, so breasts can be reduced to some extent by this minimally invasive procedure done through small holes. However, if you are seeking a big reduction in size, it is not possible by this method. You also need to take into consideration that breasts will sag after liposuction since the heavier glands have not been removed.
I am 30 kgs overweight and unable to exercise because of my large breasts. If I have the Breast Reduction Surgery now and lose weight over time, what can I expect about the size of my breasts?
Breast Reduction Surgery will help you to be active. The breast size will reduce further with weight loss so you may opt for a medium reduction. Remember, you may need a Breast Lift Surgery to reduce the sagging if you lose a lot of weight later.
I have had bariatric surgery to deal with morbid obesity and have lost 50 kgs. My breasts are now sagging. Can I have Breast Reduction Surgery to correct this?
Breast Reduction or Breast Lift is routinely required after massive weight loss. In your case, the skin folds going to sides and arm folds also can be addressed.
One of my breasts is larger than the other. Do I need Breast Reduction Surgery for the bigger breast or enlargement surgery for the smaller one?
Either of the above options may be chosen, depending on your desires and surgeon’s assessment. At times surgery on both breasts may be required to reach the desired size and symmetry. 
Is there a risk of breast cancer after Breast Reduction Surgery?
No, Breast Reduction Surgery will not increase your risk of developing breast cancer. Depending on your age and also if you have a history of breast cancer in the family, your plastic surgeon may recommend a baseline mammogram before surgery and another mammographic examination some months after surgery. This will help to detect any future changes in your breast tissue. Following Breast Reduction Surgery , you will still be able to perform breast self-examination.
What is the cost of female breast reduction surgery in Hyderabad, India?
Since there are multiple factors that go into determining the exact procedure you may need to undergo, the cost of the procedure can be best decided once you have had your pre-procedure consultation with the expert.

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