Breast Reduction

Breast reduction surgery is an operation that reduces the breasts to create a natural, younger and smaller breast appearance.

Breast Reduction Surgery

Women with large and drooping breasts suffer from medical problems ranging from back, neck pain and skin irritation to respiratory problems due to the excess weight of the breast.

The aim of breast reduction surgery is to achieve symmetrical, erect and aesthetic breasts that look equal. It is aimed to reduce the breasts to a size that the patient can feel more comfortable.
It provides a dynamic and attractive appearance.

How is Breast Reduction Surgery Performed?

In the operation, the glandular tissue, adipose tissue, skin and nipple area of ​​the breast can be reduced in line with the patient's request. During breast reduction surgery, while the breast tissue is reduced, the sagging caused by the excess and size of the tissue is also eliminated. In this way, small, tight and upright breasts are obtained.

There is a suitable breast size for every body structure. In line with this planning, the breast is formed in the most appropriate way for the patient.

The surgery can take about 3 to 4 hours under general anesthesia. Surgery is usually performed through incisions made around the nipple and from the nipple to the underside of the breast tissue.
Excess breast fat and skin tissues are removed from the body with the help of various equipment or liposuction devices over the surgical incision area. Then, the breast is rearranged by the surgeon, and the incisions are closed in accordance with the cosmetic appearance and the surgery is terminated.
During the surgery, the same size and shape is tried to be preserved in the right and left breasts.

Before and After Breast Augmentation Surgery

You should determine your expectation about the surgery very well and convey it to your surgeon. After the necessary examinations and examinations, the breast volume, the location and size of the nipple should be determined to match your body measurements.

Pre-Surgery Considerations:

• It is important that the operation does not coincide with the menstrual period.
• Smoking should be stopped 20 days before the surgery.
• If you are using blood thinners, stop using it 10 days before.
• If you use alcohol, stop using it 3 days before.
• Tell your doctor if you have any disease or chronic condition.

At the 6th hour after the operation, the patient is walked and oral feeding is started. You should stay in the hospital for one day.
Follow your doctor's recommendations after surgery.

After Surgery Considerations:

• Rest at home for an average of 5 days
• Pay attention to the use of antibiotics and pain relievers at the specified dose and time.
• Choose a sports bra that does not put pressure on the breasts and prevents them from shaking.
• Heavy loads should not be carried for 1 month, pushing and pulling movements should be avoided.
• Smoking and alcohol consumption should be stopped for at least 1 month.

Breast Reduction Surgery Risks

As with any surgical operation, there are some risks in breast reduction surgery. These risks are:

• Although rare, infection and bleeding can occur.
• Nipple sensation may be adversely affected.
• If the milk ducts are damaged, the lactation potential of the breast may decrease.
• Hardness in the breast
• Temporary bruising

Breast Augmentation Surgery Other Information

Breast reduction surgery does not cause cancer.

As in almost all operations, scars may remain on the skin after breast reduction surgery. The shape and size of the scar varies according to the technique used during the operation.

There is no valid non-surgical method for breast reduction other than surgical intervention. In some cases, the volume of the breast may change with hormonal reasons, pregnancy and excessive weight gain and loss.

The post-operative period is mostly comfortable, and the pain to be felt is minimal.

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