Breast Reduction May Leave Scars, but Boosts Self-Esteem

    ORANGE COUNTY, CA, March 28, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Having scars on our bodies can make us self-conscious. However, the burden and pain of large breasts can leave us even more self-conscious and with less self-esteem. As with any surgery, breast reduction surgery has many benefits. The main drawback is the scar left after the procedure. It is impossible to predict exactly what level of scarring you will experience. The scarring can be significant. Or the scaring can be minimal and not noticeable if an experienced breast surgeon does the breast reduction surgery, and proper care is taken during the postoperative period.

The Benefits to Breast Reduction Surgery

If your breasts hinder you during certain physical activities, if they make wearing clothing difficult, if they cause you back pain or any other physical discomfort, then you will benefit from breast reduction surgery. Some of the many benefits you can look forward to are:

- Smaller, firmer, better-shaped breasts
- Decreased back and neck pain
- Little to no physical discomfort
- No more strain on your neck and back
- No more indentations from bra straps
- More self-confidence and self-esteem
- Natural-looking breasts and a harmonious body
- No discomfort during physical activities
- Better fitting clothing with more style options

Breast Reduction and Scarring

There are so many benefits that make breast reduction surgery a great choice. Some women may feel a little hesitation to get this surgery because of the scaring. There are many techniques to make the scarring minimal. An experienced and talented breast surgeon will hide some of the scars under the breast, although the majority of women have what is sometimes called a "lollipop" scar after breast reduction. This scar circles the nipple and descends in a straight line.

The scars are not visible if you wear low-cut tops or a bikini. You can still have the freedom of wearing what you want without the fear of noticeable scars. Low-cut tops and bikinis may not currently be in your wardrobe because your breasts may be too large and you can't get the support you need. Breast reduction surgery will not hinder you from wearing what you want. This surgery will give you the freedom you need to wear what you want.

The incision used for breast reduction surgery is made underneath the breast and moves upward to the areola, the colored part around the nipple. This incision will be hidden under your bra or bikini. Another incision is made around the areola. Because the breasts may sag and need to be moved and shaped in a more natural position, the areola will need to be moved higher up on the breast. The incision scar around the areola will blend with your skin once it heals. The breast is then reduced to a better, firmer size with the incision from below the breast to the areola.

Before and after breast reduction patient photos are always available from breast surgeons so you can get a better idea of how your breasts will look after surgery. You will see how the breasts are better shaped and how the scar will be unnoticeable under bras and bikinis.

Please learn more about breast reduction surgery by visiting the breast surgery website of Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center in Orange County.

Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center
280 Newport Center Drive, Suite 120
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Website: http://www.drhendricks.com/

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