Description Breast revision surgery can be done in an outpatient surgical facility or in a hospital. General anesthesia is used, although local anesthesia may be used to numb the area around the breasts. For a breast size reduction, some of the breast tissue is removed and the nipples may be relocated higher on the breasts for cosmetic reasons. The operation can take up to 6 hours and is done under general anesthesia. A keyhole-shaped incision above the areola is also made to define the new location for the nipple.
Skin is removed from the lower section of the breast.
The areola, nipple, and underlying breast tissue are moved up to a higher position. The nipple is moved and incisions are closed with sutures. The procedure usually lasts about two hours, depending on the extent of the surgery. If you are considering mammoplasty, consult a plastic surgeon and discuss your expectations about looking and feeling better, keeping in mind that the desired result is improvement, not perfection. Emotional stability is an important factor.