Large breasts can hamper life for women in many ways. Big breasts can cause back, neck and shoulder pain, impacting physicality and forcing many larger busted women to pull back on exercise and rethink clothing options. Sometimes, even spending quality time with family can be fraught with trepidation and pain because large breasts stop them in their tracks.
Breast reduction surgery, combined with a breast lift, is aimed to better support and shape the breasts, improving painful symptoms and boosting self-confidence. Because every woman’s breast are unique to her, and breasts have their own asymmetries which need to be managed, plastic surgery is tailored to the individual. For some, this may involve an incision made around the nipple and areola accompanied by a vertical incision below the areola with or without a horizontal incision made in the crease below the breast. Breast surgeons engage short scar techniques which reduce breast size and simultaneously improve the shape and limit the extent of the incisions.
Just like breasts, choosing a cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon, who has specialist breast expertise to perform your surgery, is essential to achieving results that speak to your individuality. In New Zealand the most important surgical qualification is the FRACS – Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Only doctors trained and examined in cosmetic surgery procedures in New Zealand have earnt the title of plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
“As with any medical field, practitioners are trained to have a high level of skill in that scope of practice,” explains Adam Bialostocki, Da Vinci Plastic Surgery Clinic’s cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon. “Those working outside their field do not have the depth of training and experience to deal with all aspects of the condition. If problems were to arise, they may not know how to deal with them safely, which can lead to compromised outcomes.”
Any breast surgery is a big deal. Breast reduction surgery is a journey that is best taken with a trusted pair of surgical hands. A skilled specialist plastic surgeon will be able to make recommendations based on your goals and wants, and tailor techniques to achieve those goals. When it comes to breasts the only influence should be yours, so avoiding the bright lights of social media and its influencers is key. Instead, welcoming the guidance of a reputable cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon ensures best results with a long-term vision.
