Is Breast Reduction By Liposuction Suitable For You


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Of the various cosmetic procedures available for the breast, breast reduction by liposuction is the only one that is frequently deemed a medical necessity and thus frequently covered by insurance. While some women elect to have their breasts reduced in size for purely aesthetic considerations, it is more common that women seeking breast reductions by liposuction are doing so for persuasive medical or social reasons.

Women with extremely large breasts-breasts that are simply too big for their frame-frequently experience chronic and serious back and neck pain. Sometimes, the weight of their breasts can also lead to painful shoulder grooving from bra straps and severe, chronic skin rashes. Excessively large breasts can prevent a woman from participating in many enjoyable and healthy physical activities. Additionally, women with excessively large breasts may face social pressures that can lead to very real emotional injury.

In very few cases, a breast reduction can be accomplished with some simple liposuction sculpting. The success of this technique depends on a couple of factors. One has to do with the percentage of fat in the breasts as opposed to gland tissue. Every woman is different in this case, but if your breasts are composed of mostly gland tissue with very little fat, liposuction would be ruled out as a means of reduction. Liposuction, when used successfully, is an excellent option because it is minimally invasive, which translates to lower risks, less discomfort, a shorter recovery and minimum scarring.

If your breasts are large but not yet sagging and if your nipples are in a normal position, then you might be a good candidate for breast reduction by liposuction. Most women who require a reduction have some degrees of breast ptosis of sagging. Usually the amount of ptosis is defined in terms of the diagonal distance, in centimeters, from the notch at the base of the neck where the collar bones come together. If your nipples are more than 21 centimeters from the notch in the breastbone, you will most likely require surgery alternative to breast reduction by liposuction.