Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast reduction surgery, or reduction mammoplasty as it is called in medical language, is a surgical procedure performed to solve the physical and psychological problems experienced by women suffering from large and saggy breasts.
This surgery provides an aesthetic appearance and improves the quality of life by eliminating physical discomfort.
Why Breast Reduction Surgery?
- Physical Discomforts: Large and saggy breasts can cause physical discomfort such as back and neck pain, shoulder stoop, and skin problems.
- Psychological Effects: Body image problems can lead to psychological problems such as lack of self-confidence and shyness in social life.
- Difficulty Choosing Clothes: Difficulty finding suitable underwear and clothing
- Difficulty Playing Sports: Discomfort during physical activities
Operation Process
Breast reduction surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia and takes 2-4 hours on average.
During the surgery, the breast is reduced and shaped by removing excess skin, fat tissue and mammary gland.
After the surgery, the patient can stay in the hospital for a few days and then should rest at home.
Surgery Methods
- Inverted T incision: It is the most commonly used method.
Incisions are made around the nipple and lower part of the breast. - Lollipop incision: It is a smaller and less scarring method.
- Other techniques: Different techniques can be used according to the surgeon’s preference and the patient’s anatomy.
Postoperative Recovery Process
- First Days There may be pain, swelling and bruising.
- 1-2 weeks: Swelling starts to decrease, breast shape becomes more distinct.
- 1 month: Swelling disappears to a great extent, normal life can be resumed.
- 6 Months: Results are fully visible.
Advantages of Surgery
- Aesthetic appearance: Smaller, firmer and shaped breasts
- Physical relaxation Relief of problems such as back and neck pain, shoulder stoop
- Increased self-confidence Better body image
- Increased quality of social life
- Ease of clothing selection
What Should Be Considered Before Surgery?
- Choosing a doctor: It is very important to choose an experienced and specialized surgeon.
- Health condition: Any existing health problems should be reported to your doctor.
Breast reduction surgery is a procedure that improves the quality of life of many women both physically and psychologically.
However, care should be taken when making this decision, an experienced surgeon should be consulted and all risks should be evaluated.