Breast reduction is a surgical procedure aimed at reducing the size of the breasts in order to improve aesthetics, comfort and quality of life. By reducing the bust, excess tissue and skin are removed, forming a lighter, more proportional and tighter shape.
Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) is a surgical intervention in which excess glandular tissue, adipose tissue and skin are removed. By reducing the bust, a better balance between the breasts and the body is achieved.
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Reduction mammoplasty, also called breast reduction, is suitable for:
It is important that you are at least 18 years old, have a stable weight, good general health, personal motivation for the operation and realistic expectations for the result.
Before the procedure, the plastic surgeon will talk to you about all your questions and expectations. The choice of a method of breast breast reduction is carried out individually, together with the specialist. Women who are planning pregnancy and breastfeeding are usually advised to postpone surgery.
Informed consent is a mandatory document that contains a detailed description of the procedure, possible risks and complications, anesthesia and financial conditions. It is signed after careful familiarization and the opportunity to ask questions to the plastic surgeon or anesthesiologist.
An assessment of the physique, elasticity of the skin and the wishes of the patient is carried out. The shape, volume and position of the areoles are discussed.
The technique chosen by the surgeon depends on:
– the size and shape of the breasts;
– the degree of breast size;
– size and position of the areola;
– skin quality;
– the patient’s desire for breast volume.
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Depending on the method chosen, the incisions can be: - around the areola and vertically to the fold, and in the crease itself under the breast; - around the areola and vertically to the fold under the breast; only around the areola. Excess fat and glandular tissue and skin are removed, the size of the areola is reduced, the gland is fixed in a higher position and the bust is formed.
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Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Its duration is from 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.
The stay in the hospital is a minimum of 24 hours.
Drains are installed for 24 to 48 hours.
Our specialists will close your incisions with sutures that are absorbed (the body dissolves them) and will not need to be removed.
Each patient recovers for a different period of time.
Revision surgery after breast reduction: It is performed after a complication or unsatisfactory aesthetic result.
The incisions are made along the old marks. Recovery is faster and easier.
If there is body hair in the area of surgical intervention, it should be shaved immediately before surgery.
Reception of a light dinner
A prerequisite is not to be on your period on the day of the operation and not to be pregnant!
Medication intake – only with water
You can drink a small cup of coffee, tea, water or juice
(if the operation is after 14:00)
No food
No nightgown, slippers or towel are needed – only personal toiletries.
After breast reduction, the discomfort is moderate, controllable.
It depends on the incision and size, it is discussed before surgery.
The edema subsides in a few weeks, the final appearance is formed in 6-12 months.
Make an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Petrov, dr. Lafcis et al. Lozanov. Our specialists will evaluate your case and prepare an individual treatment plan.
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