What Happens in a Breast Reduction Procedure?
You have an aching back, headaches, neck aches and poor posture. Yes, you have too much going on up top and it is affecting your health. While many women would kill to have a bigger bust-line, you just want to shrink it. You can with a breast reduction procedure. Here are the basics of the procedure and what you can expect if you decide to lighten your load: This procedure involves removing excess fat, tissue and skin. The surgeon cuts horizontally inside the crease, vertically up to the nipple and around the nipple. This is commonly referred to as an anchor incision. The skin is separated from muscle and tissue to form skin flaps. Based on your consultation and desired new size, he knows how much tissue and fat to remove. Then, he trims away the excess skin. The nipple is repositioned to a higher more natural-looking location by wrapping the upper skin flaps down around the nipple. This takes the place of the excised skin as well as lifting and repositioning the nipple. Breast reducti