Despite the important contribution to the femininity of the silhouette, a breast reduction is advisable when the size of the breasts is excessive, since there may be consequences that diminish self-esteem or even complex the woman. In many occasions, they can be accompanied by mechanical problems, such as pain in the back or neck, difficulty doing some sports activities … It is also common for excessively bulky breasts to limit the way they dress. A disproportionate size in relation to the hips or torso unbalances and subtracts harmony to the figure.
Another consequence is that, due to the great weight of the gland, the skin and the mammary ligaments fail partially in the maintenance of the position and the form, and the breasts fall (mammary ptosis). The reduction of chest is also practiced for reasons of friction and moisture, the skin under the breast can be irritated by sweat or even suffer different infections.
Breast reduction is a surgery to diminish the size of the breasts, while improving their position and shape. It is defined as reduction mammoplasty.
Data sheet
- Treatment duration:
2-3 hours - Anesthesia:
General - Hospitalization:
24h - Recovery:
Labor incorporation in 1-2 weeks.
Do exercise in 4-6 weeks - Results:
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Immediately visible, definitive results in 3-4 months
As explained above, when a large reduction of breast tissue is required, a technique that leaves three scars is usually necessary: a periareolar, a vertical and another in the groove. When the reduction of chest is of smaller volume, the incisions even only periareolars can be enough. Through the minimum necessary incisions, a carving of the mammary gland will be done, eliminating the surplus of tissue and relocating in position and form the rest. If the patient wishes to breastfeed later, the greatest number of mammary lobes connected to the areola-nipple complex will be respected as much as possible. The skin will be closed by means of mainly internal and resorbable sutures, so that the stitches do not have to be removed. Sometimes it is recommended to make a breast reduction with prosthesis in the search for more stable and predictable results.
- FIRST 48 HOURS:
The surgery of reduction of chest under general anesthesia, and it is necessary hospital admission of 12-24 hours, as well as to wait a few days to travel.
In some cases it is possible to leave suction drains that will have to be removed in 1 or 2 days.
It is recommended the anatomopathological analysis of the excised specimen - FIRST WEEK:
The taking of anti-inflammatories and antibiotic therapy will be prescribed to prevent infections.
It is advisable not to make efforts during the first days.
The duration of the recovery stage will vary if a prosthesis is decided or not. - FIRST MONTH:
Sleeping in the supine position (face up)
It is advisable not to smoke.
The results are immediately visible, although due to the inflammatory process of the body, they will not be definitive until 6 months after surgery.
Bruising and swelling may appear in the area, as well as suffer loss of sensitivity alterations.
You must wear a special bra for a few months after surgery
The normal thing is that in a maximum of 15 days after the surgery of reduction of chest normal life can be made, but they must wait between 4-8 weeks to return to the intense exercise.
Facilitating the follow-up to the specialist is fundamental in the intervention of reduction with prosthesis. It is important to undergo periodic examinations.
