Not so long ago, any woman who desired breast reduction had to undergo an inconvenient surgical procedure and could expect scarring, often unsightly, sometimes asymmetrical breasts, areolas with an unnatural appearance because they were too round, partial or total loss of nipple sensitivity, not to mention possible complications such as nipple loss due to skin necrosis, infection, hematoma, and other complications. It is important to know that not all female breasts are suitable for liposuction, but for those that are, it is a great opportunity!
- Little to no scarring;
- No change to the areola and nipple;
- Minimal postoperative pain;
- Return to normal activities within a week.
Let’s review some of the inconveniences caused by overly large breasts… let’s be clear here: we are talking about excessively large breasts.
- Psychological problems, pain, and discomfort;
- Limitation of physical activities;
- Intertrigo, which means skin lesions and infections due to moisture under the breasts;
- Difficulty dressing and finding suitable clothing;
- Issues with bras, including straps digging into the shoulders, among others.
As mentioned earlier, not all breasts are “candidates” for liposuction. The breast must be of moderate volume, as no more than 50% of the fat can be removed from this area.
Moreover, if the breast is too pendulous, the contraction of collagen fibers that occurs during healing will not be sufficient to lift the breast adequately, meaning to an aesthetically acceptable level. Breast liposuction in women requires a very specific and different technique in several aspects compared to other areas. You will understand that symmetry must be absolutely perfect. Additionally, the female breast is a relatively new site for liposuction, as it has only been performed for a few years, whereas the saddlebags have over 30 years of experimentation.
During liposuction, it can generally be said that the edema is completely resolved after six months, which is why if a touch-up is necessary, it is never done before this period. This is even more true for female breasts, as the edema is more significant, and this condition can persist for a good six months, gradually decreasing until the end of this convalescence.
The compressive dressings used after liposuction are of paramount importance here, much more so than for other areas, otherwise bruising could be considerable. A very important point to note is that if pregnancy occurs after breast liposuction, it will be possible to breastfeed as if nothing had happened. After liposuction of any area, it sometimes happens during the first few weeks that small indurations under the skin, the size of marbles, appear and always disappear without leaving a trace. This type of induration can also occur in the breasts, but at that point, patients will be more concerned, as it involves the breast, and one might think of signs of cancer. It is simply necessary to check if the nodule decreases in the following weeks. At that point, it will be clear that it is benign.
