- Procedure Time
2-3 hours - Overnight stay
3 nights - Anaesthesia
General - Recovery Time
6-12 Months
What is Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction is one of the most preferred surgical operations by many women in recent years. Although it is not known by many people, having large breasts can cause very important health problems in women. These health problems include:
Neck, shoulder and back pains
Restriction of physical activities and not being comfortable in clothing
The deformity of the shoulder caused by the bra straps used
are some of the few problems experienced by women with large breasts. Although genetic reasons usually cause breast growth, other factors such as weight gain and birth also increase the size and sagging of the breasts. Some women’s breasts may not be the same size as each other. In such cases, the symmetry of the breasts can also be achieved with breast reduction surgery.
How is Breast Reduction surgery performed?
Breast reduction surgery is performed by removing the fatty tissue in the skin and breast. The operation is usually performed under general anesthesia. Lollipop incision and inverted T incision methods are used in breast reduction surgery. The surgery usually takes between 2 hours and 4 hours. During breast reduction surgery, doctors should care not to damage the milk ducts. The surgery is completed by placing a drain in the chest area to recover the blood accumulated.
After breast reduction surgery, the patient is usually hospitalized for a day. At the end of the 1st and 2nd week after the operation, the doctor should perform surgical control. In the 2nd week, the patient's stitches are removed, and special creams reduce the stitch marks. One week after the operation, the patient can return to daily life with a special bra. However, they should wear bras similar to a sports bra for 6 weeks.
What are the risks of Breast Reduction surgery?
Even the simplest surgical procedures can cause complications and carry risks. Therefore, breast reduction surgery has some risks.
Bleeding, blood loss, hematoma may occur during or after the operation
Delayed wound healing or significant scar after surgery
Breastfeeding problem
Infection and inflammation
Melting of adipose tissue
Pain, burning and stinging sensation after surgery
Loss of the nipple depending on the size and sagging of the breast
Such situations are considered among the risks of breast reduction surgery. However, with the developing medical methods, most aesthetic surgery operations are performed safely. Patients are usually discharged the day after breast reduction surgery.
Who can have Breast Reduction surgery?
Breast reduction is an operation demanded by people with large breasts. You may suffer from this problem at an early age, as well as problems caused by a large breast.
Breast reduction is a surgical procedure that can be applied to people who are older than 20, when body development is completed. In this surgery, physical development must be completed as well as the hormonal structure. However, if a medical necessity is required, people under the age of 20 may also have breast reduction surgery.
Is there much pain after Breast Reduction surgery?
The pain that can be experienced after breast reduction surgery is not much different from the pain in other surgical procedures. Painkillers can be used, or ice application can be applied in any pain, aches, and stinging sensations.
From time to time, burning, slight tingling and stinging sensation may be experienced in the breasts for 6-12 months after the operation. However, it is not possible to experience severe pain.