Breast reduction
Breast reduction
Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammoplasty (pronunciation: /rɪˈdʌkʃən mæmˈplæsti/), is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of the breasts by removing excess breast tissue, fat, and skin.
Etymology
The term "reduction" comes from the Latin "reductio", meaning "to bring back", and "mammoplasty" comes from the Greek "mastos" (breast) and "plastos" (formed).
Procedure
The procedure involves making an incision in the breast, removing excess tissue and skin, and reshaping the remaining breast tissue to create a smaller, more lifted breast. The nipple and areola may also be repositioned or resized.
Related Terms
- Mastectomy: A surgical procedure to remove all breast tissue from a breast as a way to treat or prevent breast cancer.
- Breast augmentation: A surgical procedure to increase breast size.
- Breast lift: A surgical procedure to raise the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue.
- Liposuction: A surgical procedure that uses a suction technique to remove fat from specific areas of the body, such as the breasts.
Risks and Complications
As with any surgical procedure, breast reduction surgery carries some risks, including infection, bleeding, scarring, and changes in nipple or breast sensation. It may also affect a woman's ability to breastfeed.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breast reduction
- Wikipedia's article - Breast reduction
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