Operation Duration: 2-4 Hours
Anesthesia Type: General Anesthesia
Hospitalization: 1 Day
Sensitivity: 3-4 Weeks
Back to Work: 2-4 Weeks
What is breast reduction surgery?
- breast reduction; It is an aesthetic surgery procedure that is performed when the breast size is larger than normal compared to the person’s proportion.
- In breast reduction surgery, excess of the fat tissue in the breast and a part of the skin tissue should be removed.
- Thus, the size of the chest is brought to the most suitable form for the person’s body.
Who wants to have breast reduction surgery?
- People with very large breasts compared to their body structure
- People experiencing nerve pain and numbness in their arms
- People with chest asymmetry
- People with breasts that are large enough to interfere with their daily activities
- People who have problems such as irritation, fungus, skin rash under the breast
- People with neck and back pain caused by breast weight
- People who have difficulties in choosing a bra and clothes
- People who have bra marks on the shoulders due to the weight of the breast while wearing a bra.
- People who lack self-confidence due to breast size and want to gain an aesthetic appearance
- People over the age of 18 who have completed breast development
Who cannot undergo breast reduction surgery?
- Diabetes patients
- People with a certain chronic heart disease
- People who have or are at risk of having a mass in the breast tissue
- People who are in the intensive weight loss process and have not yet reached their desired weight.
- People who are considering giving birth in the future
- People who have not completed their breast development yet.
Which techniques are used in breast reduction surgery?
There are three methods used in breast reduction surgery.
- Lejour (watch lollipop breast reduction surgery):
- Another name is short follow-up breast reduction technique.
- A straight incision is made downwards in the brown part of the nipple.
- It is applied to people who do not have excessively large breasts.
- Test T watch breast reduction surgery:
- It can be applied to all breast structures.
- With the Lejour technique, an incision is made from the curved area under the breast.
- Sagging breast tissue can be lifted.
- Breast reduction surgery with graft technique:
- It is preferred in elderly patients.
- Milk ducts are affected.
- Therefore, the patient cannot give milk after this surgery.
- The breast will have the desired size.
How is breast reduction surgery done?
- Breast size is determined under the leadership of the doctor in line with the patient’s wishes.
- Drawing is made on the breast.
- These drawings are made in such a way that measurements can be taken both lying down and standing.
- Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia.
- In the operation, excess fat and breast tissue are removed from the breast.
How does the process progress after breast reduction surgery?
- Edema; It decreases markedly within 1 month.
- Hematoma (bleeding); Drains are used despite the risk of bleeding.
- Bruises decrease in 2-3 weeks.
- Stitch; melt stitch is used.
- Sewing trail; Depending on the speed of wound healing, it looks red for 1-2 months, then its color becomes pale.
- Breast asymmetry
- loss of feeling; There may be loss of sensation in the early period.
- In the next process, the lost feeling comes back.
- Pain; Painkillers recommended by the doctor are used against the possibility of
What should be considered after breast reduction aesthetics?
- You should rest for 3-7 days after breast reduction aesthetics.
- Antibiotic pain relievers prescribed by the doctor should be used.
- A sports bra or corset should be used, which will not put pressure on the breast but will prevent its oscillation.
- The use of a sports bra (corset) is very important in pain control and maintaining the shape of the breast.
- Dressing is done at regular intervals.
- Carrying heavy loads should be avoided for the first 4 weeks.
- Exercise should not be done for the first 4 weeks.
- Arm movements that force the breast tissue should be avoided.
- Smoking and alcohol should not be consumed. (For rapid cell regeneration and rapid healing of incision scars)
How long after a breast reduction surgery can a vehicle be used?
- Although the use of a vehicle varies according to the recovery process of the person, it can be started to be used after approximately 3-4 weeks.
- How long after the breast reduction surgery can you travel?
- You can travel after 4-7 days.
Can I breastfeed after breast reduction surgery?
- If the right techniques are used that do not affect the milk ducts and milk glands, it can be breastfed.
Does breast reduction surgery affect breast cancer?
- Breast tissue is reduced in breast reduction surgery.
- This reduces the risk of breast cancer.
Will the breasts grow back and become old after breast reduction surgery?
- Breasts may regrow or slight sagging due to weight gain and loss. But it does not return to its former great form.
Is sexual life dangerous after breast reduction surgery?
- Sexual life is not recommended in the first month after breast reduction surgery.
- Sexual life can be resumed after 6 weeks.
