Breast reduction, or reduction mammoplasty, is the plastic surgery procedure for reducing the size of large breasts. As in breast-lift surgery, the critical corrective consideration is the tissue viability of the nipple-areola complex, to preserve functional sensitivity and lactational capability. The indications for the surgery are physical, aesthetic and psychological, aiming to restore the bust, the patient self-image and the patient mental health.
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What symptoms is breast reduction surgery commonly used to treat?
It is commonly done for back, neck and shoulder pain, skin irritation and poor posture linked to large breasts.
Breast reduction surgery is commonly indicated for people with macromastia-related symptoms, such as chronic back, neck and shoulder pain, skin irritation, poor posture and psychosocial distress. The operation reduces overall breast volume while keeping the nipple-areola complex viable, and clinicians take a full history before judging candidacy, including plans for pregnancy and breastfeeding, weight changes, previous breast surgery and smoking.
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Reduction mammoplasty (also breast reduction and reduction mammaplasty) is the plastic surgery procedure for reducing the size of large breasts.
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