Breast reduction surgery

Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to reduce the size of overly large breasts.

Pronunciation

Breast reduction surgery: /brest rɪˈdʌkʃən ˈsɜːrdʒəri/

Etymology

The term "breast reduction surgery" is derived from the Latin "reductio" meaning "bringing back" and the Greek "mastos" meaning "breast". The term "surgery" comes from the Greek "cheirourgia", meaning "hand work".

Procedure

Breast reduction surgery involves the removal of excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin to achieve a breast size in proportion with the patient's body. The procedure may also alleviate the discomfort associated with overly large breasts.

Related Terms

• Mammoplasty: The general term for surgical procedures on the breast.
• Mastectomy: A surgical procedure to remove all breast tissue from a breast as a way to treat or prevent breast cancer.
• Liposuction: A surgical procedure that uses a suction technique to remove fat from specific areas of the body, such as the breasts.
• Plastic Surgery: A surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. Breast reduction can fall under both categories.

See Also

• Breast Augmentation
• Breast Lift
• Breast Reconstruction

References

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons. (n.d.). Breast Reduction. Retrieved from https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/breast-reduction
• Mayo Clinic. (n.d.). Breast reduction surgery. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/breast-reduction-surgery/about/pac-20385246

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