Types of Breast Surgery

Every woman wants to have perfect shape of breast, either by making them smaller or even bigger. Therefore, having surgery procedure is often becoming an option. Breast surgery typically can be divided into three general categories: augmentation, reduction, and reconstruction.

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is performed to enhance the appearance, size and contour of a woman's breasts. There are some reasons why some women consider doing this procedure, such as they feel their breasts are too small in relation to their body contour, etc.
Breast augmentation is performed with implants that can be placed over or under the pectoralis chest muscle. Breast augmentation is a relatively straightforward procedure. Women should be aware, however, that breast implants may interfere with the detection of cancer and that breast compression during mammography may cause implant rupture.

Breast Reduction

In contrary to the first type of breast surgery, breast reduction can be done if you have large, heavy and pendulous breasts. This can be uncomfortable since the excess weight can cause neck pain, back pain, skin irritation, bra strap indentations, numbness or weakness. Breast reduction is known as reduction mammoplasty. The procedure involves removal of excess skin, fat and glandular tissue.
With this type of surgery, scarring can be extensive. Possible side effects include pain and lumpiness from scar tissue and the inability to breastfeed. The reduction procedure reduces breast appearance, volume and contour, while preserving breast sensation and function. After breast reduction, women report tremendous improvement in their symptoms.

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is done to recreate a breast with the desired appearance, contour and volume. The nipple-areola component is also recreated and therefore there is a risk of losing the sensation and the ability to breastfeed when the sensory nerves have been removed or significantly injured.

Breast Lifts

In addition to three general types of breast surgery, there is one procedure that can be done if the skin is not strong enough to support the weight of the breast. With this condition, called ptosis, there is too much skin compared to breast tissue. To give the breast a lift, or what is known as mastopexy, the excess skin must be removed.

Choosing the right breast surgery type is very essential for you do not want to make any mistake and risk yourself with the side effects. Sydney Breast Association is ready to help you with credible consultation and professional services.
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Source: clevelandclinic.