Many people have the mistaken impression that all women crave a very large chest. There are many women – of all ages – with large breasts who dream of having a big bosom smaller and firmer breasts as its large size causes them pain, dermatitis, difficulties with clothes, difficulties in sports and psychological stress especially in younger age groups. For them the “breast reduction” is a life-saving procedure.
During this procedure, skin and tissue is removed from the breast, creating a smaller breast while the nipple is lifted higher, with a beautiful end result that improves pain, discomfort and body image, since it is one of the procedures with the highest degree of postoperative satisfaction in Plastic Surgery.
Anaesthesia: Neuroleptoanesthesia or General.
Place: Organized and well-equipped clinic.
Duration: 2 – 3 hours.
Eve: Usually 1 night.
Pain – Discomfort: Milder than expected. Taking painkillers for 3 – 4 days.
Swelling – Bruising: Improvement in 10 days.
Stitches: Usually absorbable, not removable.
Work: possible return to work in 3 – 7 days.
Exercise: It is recommended to avoid for 3 weeks. Gradual reset.
Final Result: Full maturation of the scars in 9 to 12 months.
At the first visit, the doctor examines the breast, is informed about the general state of health of the patient, discusses with the person concerned about the breast, and discusses with the patient about the breast size and theThe patient is informed about the intended reduction in breast volume as well as a suggestion of the new position of the nipple and the new shape of the breast. Smoking cessation is recommended at least 2 weeks before the surgery.
Any of the following should be reported to the doctor if any of the following occurs:
Good candidates for breast reduction surgery are :
Serious complications are not common, but if a complication does occur, it should be treated accordingly:
– Haematoma – Asymmetry (small asymmetry occurs naturally due to preoperative diversity).
– Breastfeeding problems.
– Discomfort about the size (too small or too big).
– Fat necrosis.
– Inflammation.
– Cheloid.
– Nipple necrosis.
– Hypocrisy.
– Pain.
– Straining (weaving).
– Swelling.
– Dimension (if it happens it may take a little longer to recover).
– Scars (they are usually T-shaped and although they improve a lot with time and fade, they will always be at least a little bit visible)
Extensive discussion with the doctor and understanding all the instructions keeps complications to a minimum.
Complications, although rare, should be reported and treated accordingly:
Extensive discussion with the doctor and understanding all the instructions keeps complications to a minimum.
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