Scars may take six months to a year to mature, lighten in color and thin down. The particular surgical technique will determine whether there are any changes in function or sensation. There are several well established Following a pregnancy, this young woman was dismayed by the loss of volume and the resulting sagging of her breasts. With these very large, heavy breasts, this patient found it difficult to exercise, let alone the discomfort she suffered from backache and pressure from her bra straps. Following reduction mammoplasty, she was able to comfortably take up jogging.
Breasts can come in all sizes and shapes.
There is no need to believe that you have to live with the hand your dealt when a reduction mammoplasty can give you a rather normal appearance. I generally prefer a reduction technique where I maintain the nipple over the central core of the breast tissue. The excess breast tissue can be trimmed and not infrequently, liposuction can be used to reduce some of the fat volume. This technique usually maintains normal function and sensation. Nonetheless, there is still some risk of numbness or loss of sensation.