What is aesthetic breast reduction surgery? Who are suitable candidates for this surgery? Although aesthetic breast reduction surgery seems to be one of the cosmetic surgeries performed to improve the external appearance of the woman, it is actually a reconstructive surgery, not an aesthetic one.

A sagging breast due to large size can cause back and neck pain in women and can lead to hunchback. There may be numbness due to the pressure of the bra on the arm nerves. There may be difficulty in breathing. As a result of the continuous rubbing of the breast skin and breast skin, there may be rashes and wounds in the submammary groove. Daily physical activity may be limited. In addition, while large breasts create difficulties in choosing clothes, the woman’s disapproval also causes social and psychological problems. An operation to be applied for breast reduction will give the breasts a natural appearance, the problems listed above will be eliminated, and the life of the person will be easier. Breasts can be large for various reasons. As a result of genetic factors, hormonal changes or some diseases, large breasts that do not adapt to body sizes may occur. With weight changes, breastfeeding and the effect of gravity, the existing problem may increase even more. The increase in breast tissue and the associated large breast can also be seen in young girls.

Operation Process

Before surgery If you are considering having breast reduction surgery or want to exchange information about it, you should consult a plastic surgeon. What are your expectations in the first examination, in short, why are you considering such an operation? and ?what do you expect from this surgery? You should clearly tell your surgeon. Your surgeon will first listen to you, learn your personal and family history of illness, and then examine you. As a result of this examination, the size and shape of your breasts, the condition of your skin, your age, marriage and whether you will have children, the new location of the nipple, etc. will be discussed with you. Do not hesitate to repeatedly ask your surgeon what you do not understand. Your surgeon will give you information about the details of the surgery, scarring, nipple sensitivity, breastfeeding, type of anesthesia and the risks of the surgery. Seeing pictures of patients who have had previous surgery may make it easier for you to make a decision.

Preparation for surgery

In addition to the preoperative blood and chest X-ray, mammography and, if necessary, breast ultrasonography should be performed. Conditions such as high blood pressure, smoking, drug habits, diabetes should be discussed. Blood transfusion is usually not required for breast reduction surgery. In cases where a blood transfusion is required, your own blood (autotransfusion) taken 5-7 days before the surgery can be used. You will need someone to assist you on the day of surgery and for the next few days. Breast reduction surgery is an operation that needs to be done in the hospital, you may need to stay in the hospital for 1-3 days.

Surgery

  • In aesthetic breast reduction surgery, the large breast tissue is reshaped according to the body size of the person.
  • Excess breast tissue and the overlying skin are removed.
  • The nipple is moved to where it should be.
  • The operation is performed under general anesthesia in an operating room under hospital conditions.
  • The operation takes 2.5 – 4 hours. Whichever method is applied, there will definitely be a scar around the nipple.
  • In addition, according to the method applied, an inverted T-shaped scar is left down the middle of the lower edge of the nipple.
  • The lower part of the T-shaped scar is adapted to the inframammary fold.
  • However, with the recent surgical technique, the scar in the breast fold area has been removed.
  • Only around the nipple and down the middle of the lower edge of the nipple 4.5-5 cm. as much as a trace remains.
  • However, these traces are obvious at first, but may become vague over time.
  • The degree of postoperative scars depends on the size of the breast, the surgical method used, and finally the scarring of the patient’s skin.
  • A group of patients state that they sunbathe topless.
  • In some special cases, it may not be possible to apply the above-mentioned surgical methods in extremely large breasts.
  • In this case, techniques in which the nipple is carried freely are used, and the scars of this operation are inverted T-shaped like the above operations.

After Operation

After surgery

  • Post-surgery is usually comfortable.
  • Pain is minimal. There may be limitation in arm movements.
  • A bra-like wrap is applied over the breasts, or some surgeons put a bra on immediately after surgery.
  • Usually, pipes called drains are placed in both breasts and removed within 24-72 hours.
  • Separate dressing is put on the nipple. The dressing is opened after 2 days and the wound is checked.
  • After 7 days, the dressings are opened. Stitches are removed after 7-10 days.
  • You stay in the hospital for 1-3 days. The patient is put on a sports bra for 6 weeks and massage is recommended.
  • There may be swelling in the early period, numbness of the nipple and purplish discoloration on the skin. These disappear on their own in a short time.

Return to normal life 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 an operation that gives good and permanent results in general, improves the mental health of the person and his partner, makes them more committed to life, and especially facilitates the dressing style of the woman. The newly shaped breast is durable for a long time, but weight changes, pregnancy, breastfeeding and gravity can cause breast volume increase and sagging.

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