Aesthetic breast reduction surgery is one of the aesthetic surgeries performed to correct the appearance of overly large breasts in women. Women with extremely large breasts may have difficulty in daily physical activities and may have problems choosing clothes. Breasts that are larger than necessary can cause chronic neck and back pain and even hunchbacks. Some women may experience numbness due to the bra putting pressure on the arm nerves. Rashes and wound formation under the breast are among the problems that may occur.
Who can undergo breast reduction surgery? In breasts that have reached large volumes, if the size of this breast actually causes sagging and weight due to the effect of gravity, and if this volume and this weight cause complaints such as neck pain, lower back pain, shoulder pain, breast reduction surgery is inevitable in such patients.
How is the surgery performed?
Mammography or breast ultrasound is required before breast reduction surgery. Since it is an operation performed under general anesthesia, standard examinations before such operations should also be performed. Smoking and aspirin-derived drugs that may increase the risk of bleeding should not be used before and after the surgery. Breast reduction surgery takes approximately 3-5 hours on average. The incisions are closed with dissolvable stitches that remain under the skin, and a temporary drain is placed on both breasts to drain the blood collected inside
Post-surgery and scar condition
No matter which method is used, a scar will definitely remain around the nipple. In addition, depending on the method applied, an inverted T-shaped scar remains from the middle part of the lower edge of the nipple. However, these scars are evident at first and may become indistinct over time. The degree of postoperative scars depends on the size of the breast, the surgical method used, and finally the scarring ability of the patient's skin.
The postoperative period is usually comfortable. Pain is minimal. There may be limitation in arm movements. A bandage is applied to the breasts, or some surgeons apply it immediately after surgery. He dresses in clothes. Drains are removed within 24-72 hours. The bandages are removed after approximately 10 days. Since it is sewn with self-dissolving stitches, there is no stitch removal. You stay in the hospital for 1-3 days. The patient is dressed in a sports bra for 6 weeks and massage is recommended. There may be swelling in the early period, numbness in the nipple and purplish discoloration on the skin. These disappear spontaneously in a short time.
The patient can return to work after 1 week. It is recommended to stay away from heavy sports for 3 months. Aesthetic breast reduction surgery is a surgery that generally gives good and permanent results, improves the mental health of the person and his/her partner, and especially facilitates the woman's dressing style. The newly shaped breast is durable for a long time, but weight changes, pregnancy, breastfeeding and gravity may cause breast volume increase and sagging.
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