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Breast
Reduction
Surgical
Indications
The main reason for breast reduction are:
1. To reduce the size of breasts to improve
posture, and back, neck
and shoulder pain.
2. To improve self-confidence and
self esteem
3. To allow more unrestricted activity.
4. To raise the position of downward pointing
nipples and areolars.
5. To reduce the likelihood of rashes forming
in the folds underneath
the breasts.
Liposution Indications for Breast Reduction
Liposuction as a form of breast reduction can be indicated in young
women who only require approximately one cup size reduction in breast
volume and have a moderate amount of fat within the breast. It relies
on the fact that skin following liposuction and the reduction in
breast volume will retract to a more suitable size and the nipple
position may also rise to a more appropriate level. Only selected
patients are suitable
for this procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
• What type
of anaesthetic?
• How
many times should I see Mr
Banwell
before the operation?
• What
happens after the operation?
•
What size will I be after the operation?
• What
are the risks?
• What
costs are involved?
Please contact Mr Banwell’s office. His staff can answer any
questions you may have and can arrange for a quote and information
regarding the procedure to be sent to you.
What type of anaesthetic?
Mr Banwell recommends a general anaesthetic undertaken by a specialist
anaesthetist. The operation is usually performed with the assumption
of an overnight stay.
How many times should I see Mr Banwell before the operation?
We generally like to see you at least twice prior to your surgery,
although Mr Banwell welcomes and encourages you to visit as many
times as you require to allay any concerns you may have about your
surgery and at the same time confirm the size, look and expected
outcome you are trying to achieve. It is vital that you are fully
informed of what the procedure involves and the potential risks.
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Breast
Augmentation
What
happens after the operation?
After the operation there are no stitches to remove as they are
all internal. The hospital nurse or administrative staff member
will contact you after the operation to ensure that you have no
problems during your convalescence. You are generally in hospital
1-2 nights. There will be post-op visits at one week, then at
two & six weeks and at 6 months months. A crop-top/ athletic
bra is to be worn day and night for six weeks. We recommend no
driving for two weeks post-operatively and no rigorous exercise
for six weeks. At your first post-op visit we will discuss the
best way to achieve the optimum scar result.
What size will I be after the operation?
Mr Paul Banwell will discuss with you how much breast tissue you
would like removed and what cup size ideally you would like to
be after the operation. Of course there can be no exact guarantee
as to what cup size the breasts will be after the operation and
he will make it as close to this size as possible.
What are the risks?
There are both general and specific risks and Mr Banwell will
talk to you in detail regarding these. General risks include bruising
and swelling, bleeding, wound
infection, problems with general anaesthetics, abnormal scarring
and keloid scarring and blood clots in the legs and lungs. The
specific risks of breast reduction include loss of sensation to
the breast skin or nipple, bottoming out of the breast, interference
with breast-feeding, continued neck, back and shoulder pain, fat
necrosis or skin loss, wound breakdown and haematoma, asymmetry,
nipples size difference, asymmetry in nipple heights and delayed
wound healing.
What costs are involved?
+ Surgical fees
+ Hospital fees
+ Specialist anaesthetist fee
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