What is Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction surgery is to bring large and sagging breasts to normal size and uprightness. It is an aesthetic operation frequently preferred by women with large breasts.
How to Perform Breast Reduction Surgery?
This surgery is performed by removing the excess tissue in the skin and breast tissue. However, in order for this surgery to be performed, the patient must have completed her physical development. It is an operation performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. Since excess skin tissue and excess fat are removed, the patient's breasts become more normal and a more aesthetic appearance is obtained.
Who can undergo Breast Reduction Surgery?
In general, breasts are larger than they should be due to genetic factors. At the same time, the lifestyle of the patient can also affect this. Factors such as excess weight, breastfeeding, hormonal irregularity can cause breasts to become larger.
The operation is generally performed because of the problems they experience related to the fact that the breasts are too large, rather than aesthetic concerns. Especially those who suffer from neck, back and shoulder pain prefer this application. These people can also experience posture disorders and get tired quickly. In addition, it is seen that women who have skin problems and diaper rash problems due to the size of their breasts, whose physical activities are restricted, whose breasts are not symmetrical and who have difficulty in choosing clothes, apply for breast reduction surgery. Thus, it is ensured that the patient feels good psychologically and physically.
Preparation Before Breast Reduction Surgery?
First, the patient undergoes a detailed examination. Physical examination evaluates the size, shape and elasticity of the patient's breasts. At the same time, the requests and complaints of the patients are listened to and an appropriate application is carried out. If the patient smokes, she should quit smoking two weeks before the surgery.
Points to consider After Breast Reduction Surgery?
A surgical bra is used for 1-1.5 months after the operation. Since there may be mild pain, the patient is given painkillers. After one day of hospitalization, the patient is sent home.
The swelling seen in the first days will improve in the following days.
The swelling that occurs 6 weeks after the operation is greatly reduced. The breasts are given a more ideal appearance. It may take up to a year for the scar to completely heal after the surgery. This situation may vary from patient to patient.
There is no need to remove stitches as there are no stitches on the outside.
Rest is required for the first week. However, the patient has to stand up and walk from time to time. It is necessary to stay away from strenuous activities and sports for a while.
Cost of Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction surgery prices are decided according to the size of the patient's breasts, the method to be applied and the general health status of the patient.
