While the majority of women experience self-esteem issues due to smaller-than-average breasts, there are also those for whom excessively large breasts make everyday life difficult. Due to hereditary factors, hormonal influences, or obesity, the fatty tissue and glandular tissue of the breast can increase. Breast reduction surgery helps reduce the health problems caused by excessive physical strain from breasts that are disproportionately large for the body frame.
Excessively large breasts often cause not only inhibitions for women but also back pain and spinal problems. These patients may be hindered in both sports and clothing choices. The extent of the enlargement can vary. In some cases, it is so extensive that it can cause back pain, hygiene problems, and make daily life difficult. In such cases, surgical breast reduction may be indicated.
If breast growth is continuous, even after puberty, a hormonal examination should be performed, as the breast may continue to grow even after surgery, causing the same problems after some time. The surgical procedure for breast reduction is practically the same as for a breast lift, with the difference that not only skin but also a certain percentage of fat and glandular tissue is removed. Therefore, if such problems arise, we not only perform a corrective surgery, but we also remove a portion of the breast tissue during the procedure. It is recommended to schedule breast reduction surgery after the patient has finished having children, as the shape of the breasts can still change during and after breastfeeding.
Essentially, there is no specific size above or below which the procedure cannot be performed. The purpose of the medical consultation is for the doctor and patient to discuss the solutions related to the surgery, its reasons, and the problems caused by the large breasts.
To achieve the desired result, a pre-operative consultation is necessary, where the plastic surgeon will show the possibilities for achieving the set goal and what the final result will look like. We can present before-and-after gallery photos of surgeries performed at the clinic. At this stage, the surgical techniques used will also be explained, and we will show where the surgical scars will be located and what the final condition will likely be, which can be achieved with this plastic surgery.
It is very important to avoid potential risks, so it is also necessary to carry out preliminary examinations to rule out risk factors. It is necessary to assess whether the patient has any health problems that would affect the procedure. This comprehensive examination includes laboratory tests, ECG and X-ray images, as well as mammography and ultrasound.
You can prepare for the surgery by following certain lifestyle advice. For your own benefit, a healthy lifestyle, a balanced, conscious diet, and plenty of water consumption are recommended in the period before the surgery. These can all speed up healing and reduce potential risks. Smoking should be stopped at least temporarily, and alcohol should not be consumed in the days before the procedure. The consumption of various vitamins and trace elements is recommended, and the use of aspirin and herbal remedies such as ginkgo biloba, which affect blood clotting, is prohibited.
In breast reduction performed under general anesthesia, we use the T-incision method, i.e., an incision is made around the areola, the area around the nipple, then we proceed vertically from the nipple. Then the incision ends with a horizontal cut in the crease under the breast. This is followed by the removal of fat tissue, a portion of the glandular tissue, and excess skin. This is followed by further shaping, where the surgeon shapes the remaining glandular tissue to the appropriate shape and size. At the end of the breast reduction procedure, the positioning of the nipples remains, which also contributes to the perfect aesthetic result. Each case is unique, which is why it is essential that the doctor thoroughly examines the breasts during the first meeting and makes a well-considered decision about the procedure based on individual characteristics in order to achieve the best possible result with the surgery. At closure, the sutures close the subcutaneous tissues and the skin surface. The breast surgery takes two and a half to three hours.
The complications are the same as for breast lift surgery, however, among breast plastic surgeries, breast reduction surgery has the most complications. That is why it is important to follow all advice and act as discussed. Their occurrence is directly proportional to the size of the breast and the amount of tissue to be removed. Skin and tissue necrosis occur more frequently than with other breast surgeries.
In terms of healing and post-operative care after breast reduction surgery, there is no difference compared to other breast plastic surgeries. After the surgery, you must spend one night in the clinic under observation. The surgical area should not be exposed to water for one week, and a special bra must be worn for 1-2 months. In the first few weeks, avoid all strenuous activities and gradually return to your normal lifestyle. After about a month, light exercise can be done. Solarium and sauna should be avoided for several weeks! The healing time for visible scars is about 6 months, while the subcutaneous ones require about a year of healing time. The breast reaches its final shape in six months. All other information is provided before the plastic surgery; you do not need to rely on blog posts - we will help you in every way, we support the success of the surgery and the healing process.
