Breast Reduction

BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY

In addition to aesthetic as well as non-aesthetic purposes, breast reduction surgeries are the process of reducing the size of large breasts using surgical methods. As a result of breast reduction surgery, the breasts are made tighter and smaller.

The breasts that are in great condition according to the body ratio generally cause shoulder, neck and back pains in women, limitation of physical activities, inability to wear any desired clothes, and rash and unwanted odors caused by the contact of the breasts to the abdomen. All of these situations cause the person to feel physically and psychologically uncomfortable.

Women have large breasts or growth over time; genetic factors, weight, and births.

In breast reduction surgeries, non-sized breasts can be rendered symmetrical and a more aesthetic image can be obtained.

How is Breast Reduction Surgery Performed?

During surgery, the breast and skin tissue of the patient's breasts are removed and the breasts are reshaped. The shape and volume of dark skin around the nipple called Areola can also be reduced during this operation. Due to the excess fat in the breasts and surgical removal of the skin tissue, tighter, small and steep breasts are obtained.

Which Anesthesia Technique is Used in Breast Reduction Surgery?

In chest reduction operations, the patient is treated under general anesthesia.

Breast Reduction Surgery Who is appropriate for?

Breast reduction surgery is a suitable option for every woman who has completed her physical development and has reached the age of 18 and complains of the size of her breasts.

Is Breastfeeding Possible After Breast Reduction Surgery?

It is not possible to say clear and certain about this. It is a risky issue that the patient cannot breastfeed after breast reduction surgery and this risk increases especially as the breasts grow.

Does Breast Reduction Operation Have a Footprint?

Depending on the technique used by the physician after chest reduction operations, the places where the marks are located in the chest area may change, but there are small incision marks in the areas where surgery is performed after breast reduction surgery.

After Breast Reduction Surgery

After the operation, the patient does not appear to have severe pain and pain. For mild to moderate pain, the pain relievers recommended by the physician are used and ice application is performed. After surgery, the patient should rest for 3 to 5 days. Between 30 days and 45 days after the operation, the patient should avoid forcing the arms, doing heavy physical activities and not lifting weights. Again after the operation, it is beneficial to keep the patient away from smoking for a while.

After the breast reduction operation, the last shape of the breasts and reaching the targeted volume occurs between 6 months and 12 months. During this time, it is normal for the patient to feel slight leaks in the breasts.

What are the Risks in Breast Reduction Surgery?

Blood loss during the breast reduction surgery is likely to occur in the patient for this reason, the patient's blood values are examined before the normal values of these values are examined. The rare occurrence of the brown area, which is called isola in the breast after surgery, is one of the risks observed during breast reduction surgery. In addition, the risk of symmetry in the breasts in the long-term postoperative period, the high incidences of the surgical incisions and the breast reduction surgery are among the risks of breast reduction surgery. General surgery risks in all other surgical operations are also present in breast reduction surgeries.

Breast Reduction Surgery Prices

For more detailed information about breast reduction operations and breast reduction surgery, you should make an appointment by taking an appointment from your doctor.



Op.Dr.İlhan Pekdemir Who?

I was born and grown up in Ankara and completed my education and training in Ankara. I graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. In 2013, I completed my specialization in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital.

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