Breast reduction operation is a highly successful surgery and women are very happy with the results they receive. Of course, there are always some disadvantages of this cosmetic surgery. Most often are: bleeding, infection and an adverse reaction to the anesthesia. Also there are additional dangers that are connected with reduction mammaplasty:

1. Loss of sensation in breasts
2. Impaired blood supply to the breasts, leading to scarring
3. Losing the ability to breast-feed
4. Asymmetry in position
5. Changed body image and a period of adjustment to the change in woman’s appearance

Just before breast reduction operation itself, your cosmetic surgeon measures and puts marks on your breasts. It improves the planning and makes it easier for cosmetic surgeon to do his work. Breast reduction surgery mostly lasts two to three hours, while a patient sleeps. With completion of surgery, patient wakes up in a recovery room, where a staff can look after him and for any unexpected problems.

Considering the costs, they usually go over a wide range depending upon the plastic surgeon, operating region, the type of surgery and similar related factors. Be aware that it is not easy to give an accurate number so we will leave that to you. The best thing is to check your local hospitals and and learn about the information. Please do compare the terms, prices and important conditions to see what suits you best.

Next step is to meet with a plastic surgeon that can provide you information that’s specific to your case. A detailed evaluation with cosmetic surgeon will help you to see what your options are and to have some realistic expectations about reduction mammapalsty results, dangers, cost and results. Always be prepared for different solutions to your breast reduction surgery, since you will meet different choices. They will vary simply because a surgeon has different point of view or the methods of work. Do not be concerned by that at all.

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