One of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the younger half of adult women, breast augmentation gives ladies who have small breasts, generally want a larger cup size, or have had a mastectomy the chance to have a fuller bust, giving them more confidence in their figure. Liposculpture gives women on the opposite end of the of the spectrum a chance at that same confidence, by offering heavier-breasted ladies, who may or may not be overweight, the chance to take inches off their bust, slim down their upper halves, and take substantial weight off their backs.

Why Liposculpture Breast Reduction Can Be Effective

Liposculpture is a great alternative to the older, more expensive, and oftentimes excruciating breast reduction surgeries, such as Reduction Mammaplasty and Mastopexy, which both require general anesthesia and an actual incision in the breast, and extra skin removal, while the Reduction Mammaplasty removes the actual excess mass of breast tissue and fat. Liposculpture is a relatively simple, yet still invasive, outpatient procedure in which the surgeon or liposculpture technician uses a thin tube, called a cannula, to extract fat tissues.

The cannula is inserted into the breast tissues by a series of incisions, either on the sides or underneath the breast, to minimize post-procedure scar visibility. Then the person performing the surgery controls the cannula precisely by hand, thus starting the extraction by dipping into and sucking out pockets of fat in the breasts. The procedure typically lasts from two to three hours. For candidates with a normal pain tolerance, general anesthesia is not necessary and all surgeons opt for local anesthetic unless their patients request otherwise.

What Can I Expect from This Type of Cosmetic Surgery?

Furthermore, liposculpture breast reduction is always considered an outpatient surgery, can be completed in a morning or afternoon, and many patients testify driving themselves to and from their procedure. The results from liposculpture breast reduction are permanent, of course, given the candidate leads a healthy lifestyle following surgery. Perhaps the best reasons to opt for liposculpture breast reduction are the innumerable advantages it has over “old” breast reduction surgeries.  It is generally considered more effective than: [the previously mentioned] Reduction Mammaplasty and Mastopexy, which include risks, pain, and slower recovery times.

Since there is no need to administer general anesthesia, the down time is less, allowing the candidate to completely eliminate any drowsiness or other anesthesia-related surgery side-effects. Because the incisions are so small, they tend to heal at a faster rate, and most candidates find they are able to return to work within even four or five days after the surgery and may resume daily rigorous activities such as exercise within a month, post-operation. Also, because there is no actual incision in the breast and liposculpture removes only fat and not breast tissue, women typically are able to breastfeed post operation and still have sensation in their nipples, whereas these two are often lost after undergoing a Reduction Mammoplasty.

Mastopexy vs. Reduction Mammaplasty

Mastopexy is less complicated than Reduction Mammaplasty but does not include the removal of breast mass, only the lifting and tightening of the breast and surrounding area. The pain is tolerable and the most frequent complaints are swelling, bruising, and general discomfort, which are all typical with this type of surgical procedure. More often than not, candidates find it helpful to wear a compression-type bra for up to three or four days upon finishing the surgery, as opposed to the 24 to 48 hours recommended by most surgeons, just to hinder the swelling and recurrent soreness.

Associated Breast Reduction Risks

The risks associated with the breast liposculpture procedure are also very minimal. Aside from the typical aforementioned bruising and swelling, a patient may find that the breasts are asymmetrical following surgery. Do not be alarmed by this it will go away! The patient may also be unhappy with nipple location, but these are very minor in comparison to the side effects of the other surgeries. In fact, the LeJour method of breast reduction requires a vertical incision beneath the nipple which leaves a visible scar, and the Robertson method uses a horizontal incision across the breast, also leaving a permanent scar.

The only surgical liposculpture procedure that leaves an insignificant scar is the Keyhole method, where the surgeon creates an incision around the nipple to avoid noticeable scarring. This method, however, is also more complicated than the liposculpture method, because it severs the nerve endings and milk production glands leading to the nipple and causes loss of sensitivity and inability to produce milk. The biggest issue to date with liposculpture breast reduction is quite certainly the cost, mainly because private insurance companies often do not cover plastic surgeries.

Financing Liposculpture Surgery

Often, however, does not mean always, so it is always important to check with your provider to know for certain. However, if it is medically necessary to reduce breast size, insurance may more than likely cover the surgery, such as if the candidate has related back problems and discomfort. The procedural liposculpture prices are typically under $5,000, but the costs may vary slightly due to location, the costs of the specific outpatient center, and pain relieving techniques. The cost, however, pales in comparison to the cost of more expensive breast reductions, often costing upwards of $6,000, with more pain, a longer recovery sometimes requiring painkillers, and more time off work.

Think Twice Before Getting Breast Liposculpture

These things being said, it is always important to reevaluate your decision for any surgery and make sure it is something you are positive you want and are prepared to do. Once again, liposculpture is permanent and irreversible and your specific insurance provider may or may not cover the cost, depending on the medical necessity of your case. The benefits from the surgery, though, make the price more than worthwhile.

The surgery is safer than ever before, has a quick procedural time and many people are very satisfied with the liposculpture recovery time; especially when compared to surgeries that have the same general after-effect, and has a cost that is quite affordable, even if financing may be your only option. If you are questioning having a breast reduction, all you have to do is go to any search engine and you will definitely see why breast reductions are excellent choices both aesthetically and health-consciously.