What is Breast Reduction Surgery? How is it done?

Breast reduction surgery, in addition to cosmetic reasons, is also performed for health reasons. Breast reduction surgery is performed for reasons such as sagging due to the large size of the breasts, which gives an undesirable appearance, or the inconsistency of size between the breasts, which also causes difficulty in finding suitable clothes. On the other hand, breast reduction surgery is performed to get rid of some health problems such as shoulder, neck and back pain caused by the size and weight of large breasts.

How is Breast Reduction Surgery Performed?

Breast reduction surgery, which is performed by removing fatty tissue in the skin and breast, is performed on people over the age of 20, whose bodies have completed growth, breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia and the surgery is completed within 2.5 to 4 hours Depending on the size of the breast and the method of surgery used, either the first-pop or inverted T-cut, when determining the most appropriate method, parameters such as breast size, nipple position according to the breast fold, breast tissue, skin structure, and distance are taken into account. Between the nipple, shoulder and hip.

In the pacifier incision method, the circumference of the nipple is cut in a circular motion, then the breast tissue and excess skin tissue are removed, according to the shape of the patient’s body. If necessary, the nipple can be moved and moved up, then the skin is closed, taking care not to damage the milk ducts, then tubes are placed Filter in the area to speed up healing and remove the blood accumulated in the breast. In the reverse T sternum method, an inverted T-shaped incision is made in the lower part of the breast.

Risks of Breast Reduction Surgery?

As any surgery, there are some risks that the patient may be exposed to in breast reduction surgery, as follows:

• The occurrence of infection and inflammation
• Bleeding after surgery.
• Nipple sensation may be reduced.
• It is possible to damage the milk ducts during surgery, which weakens the possibility of breastfeeding

Things to Consider After Breast Reduction Surgery

• After breast reduction surgery, you must stay overnight in the hospital to monitor the patient’s condition. If no problem is noticed, the patient can leave the hospital the next morning.
• You should avoid doing strenuous exercises in the first period after breast reduction surgery,
• There is no need to stay in bed for a long time in order to rest.
• The patient should lie on her back for 4 weeks after the operation, and should avoid lying on her face.
• In general, dressings that are placed during surgery are not changed until the first inspection.
• The patient is allowed to shower in the absence of an obstacle after examining the wounds.
• The special bra that is placed after breast reduction surgery should be used for at least 6-8 weeks.

Is There Any Scar After Breast Reduction Surgery?

As in any surgery that requires an incision, breast reduction surgery is a process that causes scars on the skin. In the early period after surgery, these scars appear prominently and in a dark color, but after 6-12 months after the reduction surgery Breast, these scars become so faded and close to the color of the skin that they are not visible at all in some patients.

Who is Breast Reduction Surgery Applied to?

Breast reduction surgery is performed in the following cases:

• Who are over 20 years old.
• Patients who have completed breast growth and have sagging skin, but the size of the breast is large
• Patients who are not satisfied with the shape of their breasts.
• Patients who do not have a dangerous lump in their breasts.
• Breast reduction surgery may also be performed for men with female breast tissue growth.
• It can be performed for those who do not suffer from any health problem that would hinder the course of the operation.

Breast Reduction Surgery Prices

Breast reduction surgery prices in 2023 may vary depending on the degree of the problem, the surgical method to be applied, the hospital and the doctor’s experience. The average price for this year is 2500 USD to answer all your questions related to breast reduction surgery, you can now contact the team of HealDone Clinic, and also you can plan your treatment process in one of the leading clinics in Turkey and with the most experienced doctors in the field.