Breast Reduction Surgery
Some individuals may experience large breasts due to various conditions such as genetic factors or weight problems. With breast reduction surgery, this problem can be effectively and permanently eliminated. Interventions to be performed during breast reduction surgery can also eliminate the problem of breast sagging. In this way, the individual gains an aesthetic appearance, feels better psychologically, and gains tangible benefits such as freedom of movement or not having difficulty in choosing clothes.
What is Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction surgery is an operation known medically as reduction mammoplasty. In this operation, as the name of the operation suggests, the problem of large breasts is intervened. Thanks to breast reduction surgery, effective and long-lasting results are obtained that cannot be obtained from methods such as weight loss or breast reduction with liposuction. The main reason for this is that reduction mammoplasty is the most precise method among breast reduction techniques. In summary, breast reduction surgery is the most effective solution to the problem of large breasts that cause various problems.
Definition and Application Methods of Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast reduction surgery is a medical operation performed to reduce breast tissue. In breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, interventions such as moving the nipple, removing excess fat and skin tissue in the breast are performed. In breast reduction surgery, inverted T-shaped incisions are made around the nipple and/or under the breast in order to perform these procedures and to intervene in the breast tissue appropriately.
Who Is Suitable for Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction surgery is generally suitable for people whose breasts are too large. In addition, people whose breasts are not excessively large but are disproportionately large with their general body size can also undergo breast reduction surgery. Individuals with large breasts due to excessive weight problems may not be considered suitable candidates for surgery before losing weight and at least reaching a healthy weight. Therefore, if you have a large breast problem due to overweight, it may make sense to lose weight first and then undergo breast reduction surgery that will solve both the large breast problem and the breast sagging problem.
Breast Reduction Candidate Criteria
- Breast reduction surgery, like almost all breast aesthetics, is an operation that cannot be performed underage. This is due to both legal reasons and waiting for the development of breast tissue to be completed. The reason for this situation is that the incomplete development of the breast tissue negatively affects the result obtained from the surgery.
- In order to have breast reduction surgery, you should not be pregnant or breastfeeding. During these periods, changes occur in the breast tissue with the effect of hormones and such changes prevent breast reduction surgery. In addition, in order to undergo breast reduction surgery, it is necessary not only to be currently pregnant or breastfeeding, but also not to plan to become pregnant in the near future.
Situations where breast reduction surgery is not suitable
There are several situations in which breast reduction surgery is not appropriate. The first situation is being pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant in the near future. Another situation is the presence of a cyst in the breast. Especially when there are cysts that pose a risk, breast surgery can be dangerous and you may not be approved by the doctor.
Breast Reduction Methods
There are several breast reduction methods that work. Some methods among breast reduction techniques may not be effective for everyone. For example, breast reduction by losing weight is only effective for individuals who have large breast problems due to overweight problems. In addition, methods such as breast reduction with liposuction may work for individuals whose breast size is not too large because in such methods, a small part of the fat tissue in the breast tissue can be removed. In addition to all these, breast reduction techniques can be discussed in more detail under several headings.
In breast augmentation surgery, medically known as breast augmentation, breast prosthesis placement is performed with great precision and the patient is helped to achieve the desired appearance without deteriorating the general health status of the patient.
Traditional Surgical Methods
The most effective breast reduction method for large breasts is breast reduction surgery, which is a traditional surgical method. In breast reduction surgery, excess fat tissue and skin in the breast are removed with surgical techniques. Therefore, breast reduction operations performed with traditional surgical methods are the ideal solution for people who have large breasts that cause back and neck pain and who complain a lot about this problem.
Laser Assisted Breast Reduction
Laser-assisted breast reduction operation is also known as breast reduction with liposuction because it is actually performed with liposuction. In this operation, some of the fat in the breast tissue is removed by liposuction. During liposuction, the laser’s effect of melting fat cells is utilized to increase the effect and achieve better results. By combining laser fat melting and liposuction, the problem of large breasts can be eliminated.
Advantages of Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast reduction surgery has many advantages. Especially for people whose breasts are too large and disproportionately large for their body, breast reduction surgery is advantageous in many ways. Although many people think that having large breasts is always a positive thing, sometimes this may not be the case. It may be the case that the individual may be dissatisfied with having breasts that are not proportional to their body size or that do not appeal to their aesthetic perception. In addition to all these, the advantages of breast reduction surgery can be discussed in more detail under several headings.
Physical Relaxation and Aesthetic Appearance
Having large breasts may seem like a positive factor that gives an aesthetic and feminine appearance. However, for some people, having large breasts can be quite uncomfortable. Women with very large breasts, especially those that are disproportionately large to their overall body shape, may feel uncomfortable not being able to wear the clothes they want. By reducing the breasts with breast reduction surgery, it is possible for the individual to relax both physically and psychologically due to the aesthetic and proportional appearance obtained.
Posture and Balance Improvements
The problem of large breasts can cause you to be negatively affected not only aesthetically but also in terms of posture and balance. People with extremely large breasts may experience back and neck pain due to the weight of the breast tissue. This weight and the accompanying back and neck pain can inadvertently cause you to have a wrong posture and cause your posture or balance to deteriorate. With breast reduction surgery, these posture and balance problems are eliminated.
Recovery After Breast Reduction Surgery
In order to avoid any complications after breast reduction surgery, to minimize scars and to make the effect of the surgery as permanent as possible, it is necessary to pay attention to some things. In particular, it is very important to follow the recommendations and prohibitions of the plastic surgeon who performed the surgery. Otherwise, you may have problems after reduction mammoplasty. In addition, it is also important to pay attention to wound care and what can be done to reduce scars during the healing process after breast augmentation surgery.
Postoperative Care
Care should be taken after breast reduction surgery. After breast reduction surgery, dressings should be applied for an average of 10 days. In addition, it is necessary not to contact the area with water during the dressing process after the surgery, that is, it is necessary to take a shower carefully so that water does not touch the breast area. In addition, it is necessary to use a surgical bra for at least 3-4 weeks after breast reduction surgery. The use of a surgical bra prevents the already sensitive surgical area from being disturbed by classical bra materials such as underwire.
Reducing Postoperative Scars
In order to reduce scars after breast reduction surgery, it is necessary to carefully care for the surgical area during the healing process. In this way, breast reduction scars become almost indistinct after 10 – 12 months on average. In addition to all these, you can also benefit from laser treatments to completely eliminate scars.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to recover after breast reduction surgery?
How long it takes to recover after breast reduction surgery may vary depending on the person and different factors. However, in general, it is possible to start working and partially return to normal life 15 – 20 days after breast reduction surgery. Avoiding heavy physical activities during the recovery process, protecting the breast area from impact and excessive heat, strictly following the doctor’s recommendations and applying cold to reduce swelling will help the postoperative recovery process to end in a short time. In addition, it may take several months for the breasts to regain their full shape and recover after breast reduction surgery.
How long is it necessary to wear a bra after breast reduction surgery?
You should not use a normal bra after breast reduction surgery. The use of a surgical bra recommended by the plastic surgeon should continue for 3 to 4 weeks on average. You should wear the surgical bra both day and night for the first 3-4 weeks. After the 3 – 4 week early healing process is completed, you can start using a normal bra or not wearing a bra if you wish, after getting approval from your doctor. Do not forget that the use of a surgical bra during the early healing period is important and necessary for many things, from not opening the stitches to the ideal shape of the breasts.
When are the stitches removed after breast reduction?
When to remove the stitches after breast reduction may vary depending on the general health status of the person and the conditions under which the operation is performed. However, in general, the stitches after breast reduction are removed 8 – 10 days after the operation. After suture removal, redness and swelling may occur in the stitched area. This redness and swelling may become almost imperceptible within months or may be completely eliminated by the patient’s use of scar creams and laser treatments.
Is there a change in sensation after breast reduction surgery?
After breast reduction surgery, there is a change in sensation in the breast area. However, this is quite normal and is seen not only in breast reduction surgery but also in almost all surgical operations. The reason for the change in sensation after breast reduction surgery is the partial destruction of the tissues as a result of the surgical intervention in the area. With the completion of the healing process, the numbness in the breast area disappears and your sensation is restored. However, if you have a problem such as numbness after breast reduction surgery, even though the healing is completed and months have passed, you should consult your doctor immediately.
Are there any scars after breast reduction?
Scars are likely to remain after breast reduction. There is a possibility of scarring in all surgical interventions performed in the chest area, including breast aesthetics. In breast reduction surgeries, plastic surgery specialists use aesthetic sutures to ensure that the patient has an aesthetic appearance. However, aesthetic stitches may leave minimal scars even after healing. The incision scar on the nipple is not noticeable due to the texture and color of the nipple, but the t-shaped scar may be slightly noticeable. You can remove the scars that occur after breast reduction with medications such as scar creams or effective laser treatments.
What should be the sleeping position after breast reduction surgery?
The sleeping position after breast reduction surgery should be such that it does not put pressure on the surgical area. In the first weeks after surgery, you should sleep on your back at a 45-degree angle. If you have survived the critical healing process of the first few weeks after breast reduction surgery, if there are no complications and if you have received your doctor’s approval, you can carefully start sleeping on your side. In addition, it is necessary to wait at least 4 to 5 months after surgery to sleep on your stomach. Otherwise, there may be unfavorable situations such as suture breakthrough, damage to your breast tissue and increased edema.
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