One of the most popular plastic surgery operations is breast reduction surgery. In fact, it is not only an aesthetic procedure, but also a functional procedure that saves people from large breasts that cause health problems by placing weight on the neck and shoulders. Plastic surgery specialist Dr. Defne Erkara gave information about breast reduction.
What is Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction is the surgical reduction and lifting of overgrown breasts, either genetically or later, as a result of birth and excessive weight gain and loss.
Large breasts can cause serious health problems in women. The leading ones of these problems are; These can be listed as pain in the back, shoulder and neck areas, discomfort due to diaper rash and odor due to the contact of the breasts on the abdomen, deformities caused by bra straps on the shoulders, restriction of some physical activities and inability to wear the desired clothes.
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The growth of breast tissue is a condition that develops mainly due to hereditary actions. However, situations such as weight gain, birth and breastfeeding cause the size and sagging of the breasts to increase more significantly.
Both breasts may not be the same size. Different surgical methods can be applied to each breast in order to achieve proper symmetry in breast reduction surgery.
The main purpose of breast reduction surgery is; The aim is to eliminate the patient's existing complaints and ensure that they have symmetrical breasts, both of the same size and form. Although it is hoped that the scars will be reduced to a minimum after the operation and the patient will be able to breastfeed when she becomes a mother, it is impossible to achieve this situation with all techniques. Therefore, the patient should discuss this issue in detail with her doctor.
Is it Possible to Breastfeed After Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast Reduction Surgery The size of the breast, the rate of sagging in the breast, how old the patient is, and her attitude towards having children in the future determine the choice of this operation. These are factors that have a positive effect. Breastfeeding function can be protected by methods that protect the mammary gland and its connection with the nipple. However, if the patient's breasts are too large, breastfeeding can be sacrificed in order for the reduction to be sufficient, provided that permission is obtained from the patient first.
Can There Be a Scar After Breast Reduction Surgery?
Just like all other surgeries, breast reduction surgery leaves a scar on the patient. However, the shape and location of these scars may vary depending on the technique used in breast reduction. After breast reduction surgery, inverted T, L or I shaped scars may occur around and below the nipple. This surgery scar left around the nipple ring will not be very visible because it coincides with the dark ring area. An extremely thin scar remains, going down from the nipple ring. The surgery scar under the breast cannot be noticed when viewed from the front.
The shape of the breast is the most important issue in the aesthetic appearance of the breast. One of the main purposes of breast aesthetics is to make the breasts round and the heads to have a raised and upright appearance. If the breast has a beautiful shape and appearance, scars will also appear less. Moreover, the new breast reduction surgery methods currently applied and the increase in the quality of the materials used during the surgery process make the scars less obvious.
As a result; Breast reduction surgery is a surgical procedure that is performed not only to correct visual problems but also to get rid of the weight that reduces the woman's quality of daily life.
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