Liposuction Liposuction for Women Breast Reduction
Female Breast Liposuction
Breast Reduction in Women
Liposuction for female breast reduction is now commonly performed at Palm Clinic in Auckland, New Zealand. Many women are burdened by large breasts and complain of aching neck, back pain, neck pain and headache. Many women would love to decrease the size of their breasts to increase comfort, but are unhappy to undergo plastic surgery which would leave large scars and possibly changed sensation to the nipple. They may not be able to afford the 2 weeks off work or normal lifestyle activities that conventional breast reduction surgery could take.The breast reduction costs are much less when performed by liposuction and the recovery period is dramatically reduced with most women returning to work 3 days after.
For women who are happy with the shape of their breasts and just want them smaller, between 40 and 60% of the volume of the breast can be removed by liposculpture, totally under local anaesthetic. Scars are typically not an issue with breast reduction by liposuction as the entry sites are generally confined to 3 tiny incisions under the breasts or in the armpit. This is particularly important for younger woman who want to avoid the tell tale T shaped scars caused by conventional breast reduction surgery.
In the breast reduction before and after photos below this 64 year old patient had significant neck and back problems from the weight of her breasts which weighed 1400ml each before liposuction. I removed 900ml from each breast (>60% of their volume) and the relief from her symptoms was immediate.
As you can see as well as relieving symptoms this patient had a significant breast lift and went from an E cup breast to a C cup breast. If you look at the distance between her tummy button and the bottom of the breasts in the before photos and compare this with the after breast reduction photos you will see how big a lift has been obtained.
I often am asked how does the skin manage to contract when you remove the fat but this is seldom a problem in the breast area. Once the fat has been removed the skin is no longer pulled down by the weight of the breast and is able to contract and produce a nice breast lift.
The following before after photos of this breast reduction by liposculpture show a patient with a large D cup breast and after liposuction the breasts have reduced to a C cup breast and again a nice breast lift has been achieved.
She was very keen to avoid the scars of a surgical breast reduction and has been delighted by the results. I was also able to remedy the assymetry in her breasts by removing more fat from the left breast. Note the increased distance between her tummy button and the bottom of the breasts in the after photo indicating how much lift she has had.
In the next before and after photos the after has been taken at 2 months post liposuction. It already shows a significant volume reduction and breast lift and this will continue to improve over the next few months.
In the following before and after photos I have overlaid the after shot on top of the before shot to demonstrate the degree of breast reduction after liposuction.
Testimonial for Breast Reduction by Liposuction
Approaching forty years of age I finally decided that it was time to investigate breast reduction procedures. Since my teens I have been plagued with various health symptoms relating to large breasts. Back ache, neck ache, sweat rashes, breathlesness, poor posture and problems with clothes fitting properly. I had completed my family and my days of breastfeeding were well and truly over. I had recently gone through the stress of a cancer scare and felt that life was too short to continue with the discomfort brought on by large breasts on a medium frame. It was time to investigate the procedures available.
Breast liposuction v breast surgery.
I wanted the results but I did not want to put my body or mind through the invasive breast reduction surgery. I decided to make an appointment with Dr John Barrett at the Palm Clinic in Auckland and discuss breast liposuction.I was delighted when after examining my breasts and taking photographs he told me I was an excellent candidate for breast liposuction. Within two weeks I had booked the procedure. Dr. Barrett and his wonderful team of nurses took all the necessary steps to ensure that I was comfortable before, during and after the procedure.It is just over two months since the procedure and I feel wonderful. The benefits to my health have been amazing. I was a DD cup and now I am able to wear a C cup. I feel very comfortable for the first time in many years. I feel more confident about my body and happier in myself. Thank you Dr. Barrett I would not hesitate to recommend breast liposuction to females who live with the day to day discomfort that large breasts can bring.
Common questions about Breast reduction surgery by liposculpture.
- Who is a candidiate for liposuction to the breasts ?
Any woman with large and heavy breasts, who is happy with the shape of her breasts, but just wants them smaller can be considered for this procedure. - Is anyone not a good candidate for breast liposculpture?
In general women should have completed their family, not be breastfeeding and not have a problem with lumpy breasts or other breast problems.Breast cup sizes from C cup breasts through D cup, DD cup, E cupright through to H cup breasts can be treated. - Is breast reduction by liposuction permanent ?
Yes, the reduction in the size of the breasts is permanent, provided that your weight remains stable after the procedure. - What are the breast reduction costs?
- Are there any scars or changes to the nipple sensation?
The small access holes are 1-2mm wide. There are usually 3-4 per side and these settle very quickly. They are not sutured after the procedure and essentially are invisible after a couple of weeks. As all the instruments used in this surgery are quite blunt, there is generally no change to how the nipple feels. This is very different to conventional surgery, where a large inverted T-shape incision is made and some of the nerves to the skin of the breast can be cut, altering sensation permanently. - Are any special tests necessary?
A mammogram is required before the procedure and again six months after the procedure is finished. - What support garments are required ?
A special compressive chest garment is used for the first few days after the procedure and then a support bra is used for a further 2-4weeks after the procedure. - How long does the procedure take ?
Most breast reduction procedures take from between 2 to 3 hours to complete. - How much time will I need off?
In general you should plan on taking 2-3 days off work. It would be about 3 weeks before normal gym activities or jogging could be started.