BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY
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Breast Reduction Surgery In Chennai
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Breast reduction surgery in Chennai, also known as reduction mammoplasty, can help relieve neck, shoulder, and back discomfort caused by overly large breasts while improving comfort during daily activities. At WEA Clinic in Velachery, Chennai, Dr. Aishwarya V. L., a plastic surgeon, assesses each patient’s concerns, breast anatomy, and medical suitability to recommend an appropriate surgical technique. The procedure involves removing excess breast tissue, fat, and skin, with the surgical approach and recovery plan tailored to individual needs.
Dr. Aishwarya V. L.
Consultant Plastic Surgeon at WEA Clinic, Chennai
Qualifications: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)
PRACTO: Dr. Aishwarya V. L.
With specialist training in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Aishwarya evaluates each patient’s concerns, breast size, overall health, and expectations before discussing suitable breast reduction options.
Her approach focuses on understanding the patient’s needs, explaining the surgical procedure, and discussing potential risks, scars, and recovery.
Why Consider Breast Reduction Surgery?
Excessively large breasts may contribute to neck, shoulder, and back discomfort, grooves from bra straps, skin irritation beneath the breasts, and difficulty with physical activities. Breast reduction surgery aims to reduce breast weight and improve comfort, mobility, and breast proportion. The degree of symptom improvement varies from person to person and should be discussed during a surgical consultation.
Who Is Suitable for Breast Reduction Surgery?
- An adult with fully developed breasts
- Physically and psychologically fit and healthy
- Concerned by the size or shape of at least one of their breasts, either for aesthetic or comfort reasons
- Have realistic expectations of what can be achieved by surgery
Breast Reduction Techniques
The appropriate breast reduction technique depends on breast size, skin elasticity, the amount of tissue to be removed, and the desired outcome.
Common surgical approaches include:
- Periareolar incision: An incision around the areola, suitable for selected cases requiring limited reduction.
- Vertical incision: Incisions around the areola and vertically down the breast, often used for moderate reductions.
- Inverted-T incision: Incisions around the areola, vertically down the breast, and along the breast crease, often used for larger reductions.
During surgery, the surgeon removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin, reshapes the breast, and repositions the nipple and areola when necessary. The final technique is selected after an individual assessment.
Recovery After Breast Reduction Surgery
Recovery varies depending on the surgical technique, extent of the procedure, and individual healing. Patients should follow their surgeon’s instructions throughout recovery.
- Pain and discomfort: Mild to moderate discomfort may occur during the first few days and can be managed with prescribed medication.
- Return to daily activities: Many patients gradually resume routine activities within about two weeks, depending on their recovery and the surgeon’s advice.
- Swelling and bruising: These usually improve over several weeks, although some swelling may persist longer.
- Final results: Breast shape and size continue to settle over several months, with final results potentially taking 6–12 months.
- Scarring: Surgical scars are permanent but generally fade over time. Their visibility depends on the incision pattern and individual healing.
- Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding may be affected after surgery, depending on the technique and whether milk ducts and nerves are preserved.
- Nipple sensation: Temporary or permanent changes in nipple and areola sensation may occur.
Attend follow-up appointments and contact your surgical team if you experience worsening pain, fever, increasing redness, or unusual wound discharge.
