Breast Reduction
Breast reduction surgery is a surgical procedure to reduce the size and volume of overly large breasts.
Women may prefer this operation due to aesthetic concerns as well as due to the medical discomfort they experience. Big breasts can negatively affect a woman's life in many ways. For example, they cause health problems such as back, neck, and headaches.
Besides that, large breasts can physically limit the person while doing sports and various exercises, limit the choice of clothing and even create discomfort for the person in the social environment. Breast reduction surgery helps women solve these problems.
Good Candidates For Breast Reduction Surgery
A woman who is a candidate for breast reduction surgery is examined by a doctor with a consultation. Certain criteria must be met to be eligible for this operation.
- General Health Status: The candidate must be healthy. If she has a chronic issue or has medications, the risks of surgery may increase.
- Age: This operation is usually recommended for women over the age of 18. This is necessary for the breasts to fully develop.
- Expectations: Breast reduction surgery corrects the size and shape of the breasts, but may not guarantee a completely different appearance. Therefore, it is important to have realistic expectations.
What are the Advantages of Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction surgery provides many advantages to the person. The main ones are listed below.
- Health: Women with large breasts feel pain in different parts of their bodies. It is possible to get rid of these pains with this operation.
- Comfort: Large breasts make exercise difficult and can even be socially uncomfortable. Breast reduction surgery can help women lead a more relaxed and easy life.
- Confidence: Having large breasts can negatively affect women's self-confidence. Breast reduction surgery increases this easily.
How is Breast Reduction Surgery Performed?
Breast reduction surgery is performed using various techniques. The surgeon determines the method depending on the size, shape, and personal preferences of the patient's breasts. The procedure, performed under general anesthesia, takes an average of 3-4 hours.
The methods commonly used in breast reduction surgery are mentioned below.
- Anchor Technique: A series of incisions are made down the nipple, under the breast, and around it. Excess tissue and fat required for reshaping and lifting the breast tissue are removed. The nipple is moved to its new position and the scars remain under the breast.
- Lollipop Technique: This method is less invasive than other breast reduction methods. Therefore, healing is faster and more comfortable. It is performed with two incisions made in the form of a line under the breast and the areola area around the patient's nipple. This technique is so named because they resemble the shape of a lollipop. The breast tissue is removed from these incisions and the size of the breasts is reduced. The areola and nipple are reshaped and positioned to match the new appearance. The skin incisions are closed with sutures and the surgery is terminated.
- Vertical Technique: This procedure is performed with only a vertical incision from the nipple down and under the breast. The breast tissue and fat are separated from the nipple and removed and the breast is reshaped. In addition, the scar after the operation is very less obvious.
- Periareolar Method: The surgeon makes an incision around the nipple and separates the breast tissue from the head and removes it. It reshapes the breasts and moves the nipple to its new position. In this method, the scar remains so little that it is almost invisible.
Recovery Period After Breast Reduction Surgery
The duration and comfort of recovery after breast reduction surgery may vary depending on the technique of the surgery, the patient's general health status, and how the post-op care is performed. Usually, this process takes 4-6 weeks.
In the first few days after breast reduction, it is normal for patients to experience mild pain, swelling, and bruising. It is possible to get rid of these complaints with painkillers prescribed by the surgeon. After the operation, the patient is kept under observation for 1 day. This period may take a few days depending on the doctor's request.
After the surgery, patients should rest for a few days. It is recommended to avoid heavy physical activities. After about 2-3 weeks, patients can gradually go back to their daily activities, but they should avoid lifting heavy things.
If the sutures used in the surgery have a not-disappear feature, they are removed by the surgeon after a while. It is important for patients to keep the surgical site sterile throughout healing. It is also recommended to use a special dressing after the surgery. Sports bras can be preferred, they should be chosen according to the breast size and shape.
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