Major surgical procedure that allows a woman to have smaller and lighter breasts with improved shape.
There are multiple reasons a woman may desire to alter the size or form of her breasts. The options available to her are breast reduction, augmentation and lift.
Breast reduction is a major surgical procedure that allows a woman to have smaller and lighter breasts with improved shape.
Difficulty in finding a comfortable bra size or clothing that fits
Regular skin infection under the breast fold
Severe and persistent discomfort in the back, neck and shoulders
Low self-esteem because of size
Liposuction
A shorter and less intrusive surgery that offers less visible scarring on the breasts with long-lasting outcomes
Vertical or ‘lollipop’ breast reduction
Involves two incision sites, one around the edge of the areola and another vertically from it to the crease underneath the breast
Inverted-T or ‘anchor’ breast reduction
Involves three incision sites, one around the edge of the areola, another along the crease underneath the breast and the third done vertically from the areola to the crease underneath the breast
Liposuction
A shorter and less intrusive surgery that offers less visible scarring on the breasts with long-lasting outcomes
Vertical or ‘lollipop’ breast reduction
Involves two incision sites, one around the edge of the areola and another vertically from it to the crease underneath the breast
Inverted-T or ‘anchor’ breast reduction
Involves three incision sites, one around the edge of the areola, another along the crease underneath the breast and the third done vertically from the areola to the crease underneath the breast
Procedures in which breast implants or fat transfer are used to enhance the size and shape of a person’s breasts.
You may consider a breast augmentation surgery to:
Enhance the breast size and form
Improve or restore breast contour after weight loss or pregnancy
Correct the asymmetry in the breasts if one side is noticeably smaller than the other
Breast implants
Artificial devices (prostheses) are surgically implanted into your breasts. The two common types of breast implants are silicone shells filled with silicone gel or saline.
Fat transfer augmentation
Fat from other areas of your body is removed and injected into the breasts.
Breast implants
Artificial devices (prostheses) are surgically implanted into your breasts. The two common types of breast implants are silicone shells filled with silicone gel or saline.
Fat transfer augmentation
Fat from other areas of your body is removed and injected into the breasts.
Is a surgical procedure that reshapes and supports a new breast contour by removing extra skin and tightening the tissue around the breasts.
You may consider a breast lift surgery to:Enhance the symmetry of the breasts
Reshape the breasts to make them look fuller
Improve or restore breast contour after weight loss or pregnancy
Vertical breast lifts
Anchor breast lift
Crescent breast lift - An incision in the shape of a crescent is made along the top portion of the areola, and then implants are inserted.
Periareolar breast lift - A tiny incision is made around the areola to allow for required modifications and tissue removal.
Consult a qualified plastic surgeon if you're considering breast surgery. It's crucial to understand the risks and complications associated with breast reduction surgery
Before a breast procedure, you will need:
To ensure a smooth surgical procedure, it is essential to follow your surgeon's instructions regarding diet, fluid and medication intake.
Most women who undergo breast surgery will go home the same day as their procedure. You should make preparations to have someone drive you back home.
After the surgery, you will need to stop or minimise your physical activities. You may also have to take a few weeks off from work.
Ask your surgeon if you require any particular support garments and make sure to get them in advance of your scheduled surgery.
A common after-effect of breast surgery is scarring that heals over time. Other possible risks include:
Side effects from anaesthesia after the breast procedure
Bruising and swelling
Difficulty in breastfeeding
Blood clots
Therefore, you need to ensure that you follow up on your appointments with your surgeon so that they can monitor your healing progress.
Results from breast surgery will show right away and generally lasts a long time. However, breast size and shape can still change from natural ageing, fluctuations in body weight and pregnancy
At SKINCENTRIC based in Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre (BTMC), our excellent team of professional plastic surgeons offers a variety of plastic surgery services to fit the needs of our patients, allowing them to live full and healthy lives.
