What is Breast Reduction and Lift Surgery?
Every person wants to love and appreciate his body. However, women desire this much more intensely. Have you ever seen a man trying on 70 dresses in a store? Or have you ever seen a young man decide what to wear in 45 minutes of the morning, but still leave the house unsatisfied?
As Plastic Surgeons, it is our duty to make people feel at peace with their bodies, faces, hair or eyelids. I cannot tell a patient who sees me that he should also have a rhinoplasty because of the fat on his hips. A surgeon should not do this. When it comes to breast problem, for all young and mature women, breasts are the most important parts of their body. If women are young, they choose their clothes, act accordingly and stop.
They plan summer holidays, go swimming and even – if they are not very happy – adjust their relationships with their boyfriends and husbands accordingly. Breast lift and reduction surgeries are technically very similar.
Why is Breast Reduction Surgery Performed?
We recommend breast reduction aesthetics to people who have completed their body development. In other words, the period after the age of 18 would be the ideal period for young girls to have surgery. The sooner this aesthetic operation is performed, the sooner problems that may occur in the following years can be prevented. You should also meet with your doctor in detail before the breast reduction operation and get answers to all the questions in your mind. Preliminary examinations are extremely important. Your general health condition must be good enough to undergo this surgery. If you are considering pregnancy after the surgery, you should have this surgery after birth and breastfeeding. Because you may experience problems in your milk ducts. During your first consultation with your plastic surgeon, you should reach a consensus between your expectations from this surgery and the recommendations your doctor will give you in accordance with your anatomy. Asymmetry in the breasts is also corrected by breast reduction surgery. After a successful breast reduction surgery, you will gain self-confidence and be very satisfied with your body.
What are the Types of Breast Reduction Aesthetics?
Breast reduction surgery is performed by removing the skin and fatty tissue in the breast. Breast reduction is performed under general anesthesia.
Surgery is performed using either a lollipop incision or an inverted T incision. Procedures are completed within 2.5 to 4 hours depending on the type. To decide on the transaction type; Special parameters such as breast size, position of the nipple relative to the breast fold, breast tissue, skin structure, distance between the nipple and shoulder, and hips are evaluated. These are important information that must be received before surgery.
In the lollipop incision method, the area around the nipple is cut circularly. Excess breast tissue and skin tissue are removed. Considering the patient’s breast structure, the nipple can be moved upwards when necessary.
In the inverted T incision method, an inverted T-shaped incision is made on the lower part of the breast. After the excess breast tissue and skin is removed, the procedure is completed as in the lollipop type incision method.
After breast reduction surgery, the patient is monitored in the hospital for one night and discharged the next day.
Operation Period
Breast reduction surgery is a reconstructive surgery. For this reason, it is performed under general anesthesia. For this surgery, the breast reduction surgery technique to be determined according to your structure, the appropriate amount of tissue to be removed from the breast, the age of the patient, and whether she wants to have a baby in the future should be determined. And it was planned accordingly.
If you are planning to have a baby, surgery is performed to preserve the connection between the nipple and the mammary gland. However, it may be necessary to intervene in the mammary glands to reduce the size of very large breasts. In such cases, you should be informed before surgery.
recovery time
During the post-operative recovery period, you should take all the medications recommended by your doctor regularly. You should definitely consult your doctor before taking any other medication. If you are currently using another medication, you should definitely inform your doctor beforehand. You should take into account and implement all the advice your doctor gives you.
You can return to your social life under normal conditions within 3-4 days after the plastic surgery. However, you should stay away from intense exercise and heavy work for about 1 month. After being examined and checked by your doctor, you can continue to exercise under appropriate conditions in accordance with your doctor’s recommendations. A healthier diet is extremely important during the recovery period. Your recovery should include avoiding smoking and alcohol consumption.
Age Restriction
In order to undergo breast reduction surgery, anatomical development must be completed. Therefore, women over the age of 18 should have this surgery. In cases of serious risk at younger ages, a special evaluation may be required and surgery may be considered.
Things to Consider After Surgery
You should avoid heavy movements after the surgery. You should definitely have your dressings done. You must wear the bra given to you for six weeks.
You should not lie on your face or chest for at least 15 days after the surgery. The most ideal position would be lying on your back. Any impact should be avoided after breast reduction surgery. You should not do heavy sports or smoke. Once the necessary procedures are completed after the doctor’s check-ups, you can return to your daily life.
Will I be able to breastfeed after breast reduction surgery?
Breast reduction surgery does not affect breastfeeding. It does not shorten its duration. In exceptional patients with large breasts, breastfeeding restriction may rarely occur as a result of the techniques applied during surgery.
