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Breast Reduction
Breast reduction is a plastic surgery procedure that provides an immediate solution to the problem of macromastia. The term macromastia describes the abnormal enlargement of the breasts, that is, breast hypertrophy. In addition to the issue of appearance, macromastia also causes several pathological symptoms. The large weight and size of the breasts can cause pain in the neck, back, and shoulders. Additionally, recent studies have shown that large breast size is linked to chronic headaches due to poor body posture. This type of breast surgery can be performed at any age without any problems and with very satisfying results. Unlike breast augmentation, this procedure aims to reduce the size of the breasts. The surgery targets the removal of fat and glandular tissue from the breast and then the removal of excess skin. The nipple is then repositioned to a higher point to achieve the ideal visual result.
The surgery
Before breast reduction surgery, an ultrasound of the breasts or some form of mammographic examination must be performed. The type of examination depends on the medical history, the patient’s age, and the results of the clinical examination. The duration of the surgery is approximately 2 to 3 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. The technique we choose depends on the specific needs of each case. In recent years, breast reduction methods have evolved rapidly, resulting in a significant decrease in postoperative scars as well as an improvement in aesthetic outcomes. In most cases, the incision is made around the nipples, while a second incision runs vertically from the nipple to the fold underneath the breasts. At the inframammary area, another horizontal incision is made, creating an inverted T shape. In most cases, the stitches used are internal and absorbable by the body. Additionally, to prevent the formation of any hematoma, we place 2 thin drains, which we remove the day after the surgery. Breast reduction can easily be combined with other cosmetic procedures such as liposuction to achieve a harmonious overall result. Your hospital stay is usually just one day.
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