The reduction mammoplasty is an effective surgical technique for women who have breasts too big and want to reduce them. Those who have a big bust may feel insecure in their image, particularly adolescent girls, and suffer from various physical problems arising from the excessive weight of their breasts: back pain and neck, skin irritations, deformities of the spine and breathing difficulties . You can see hampered their movements and suffer various inconveniences, such as the furrows left by Bretel of the bodice. Reducing Breast solves these problems, improving the shape of their breasts and harmonizes with regard to her figure.
Who can get a reduction mammoplasty?
Can be performed in women of any age, usually, it is customary to expect that breast development is complete, but if symptoms are severe, it is possible to anticipate the operation.
This intervention was often implemented to solve health problems, however, is the appropriate solution for those who want to have a smaller bust and firm, or those that have different dimensions chests and want to balance their size.
Pregnancy can change in an unpredictable manner the size and appearance of their breasts, however, some women choose to have a reduction mammoplasty before gesture. If you want to breast-feed their children need to discuss this with your plastic surgeon, and that intervention can affect breastfeeding.
It is important that the patient holds emotional maturity to be realistic in their expectations regarding results and understands that the operation allowed her to feel better about it.
Are the results permanent?
The operation will improve the appearance of your bust, it will make stronger and more small and alleviate the pains and difficulties arising from their excessive weight. After the surgery, the size will remain relatively stable, although it can vary by pregnancy, changes in weight or age. Eventually, after several years if the appearance of their breasts are not satisfied with the intervention can make a breast lift.
How should I prepare?
In a prior consultation your surgeon will evaluate the steps to follow in line with their expectations, needs, medical history and current health status. Aspirin and other drug use Anticoagulants should be left to take a period of time prior to the operation.
Your doctor will need information about their previous surgeries, pregnancy, the results of their mammograms and the medicines you take, including dietary supplements and herbal compounds. It may be necessary to make a new mammogram. The professional need to know their habits and health problems, since some of them, such as smoking and high blood pressure can influence its future development. If you plan to lose weight, talk, as it may be desirable to stabilize their weight before the intervention. It is imperative to tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Your surgeon will give you additional information prior and inform him about the risks and potential complications.
It is essential that someone accompanying plan to return to his home and during the first days after surgery.
Does it require general anesthesia?
Almost always applies general anesthesia, so the patient sleeps during the operation.
How is the operation?
The surgery can be done in a sanatorium or in an outpatient surgery center and lasts between two and four hours. The technique that is used is tailored to the particular characteristics of each patient. Often three incisions are made: one around the areola, which descends from another vertically from the edge of the areola to the crease below the breast, and a third in the fold. The surgeon removes excess fat, skin and breast tissue, the nipple located in his new position, and if necessary reduces the size of the areola. If it should be carrying out a liposuction to remove excess fat in certain regions. Generally the areola is linked to their vessels and nerves, however in cases of very large reductions may be necessary to separate it completely grafted on a new site, so you lose sensitivity and the ability to breastfeed. Subsequently suture is giving its new form to the chest. Then they put drainage tubes and a bandage.
How is the recovery?
You can go home a few hours after the transaction or, if necessary, will be placed until the following day. Most feel the discomfort can be relieved with medication, although there may be pain in the breasts and nipples burning for a couple of weeks. One or two days after surgery may get out of bed and walk. The swelling gradually decreases and disappears after three to six weeks. The drainage retires at 24 or 48 hours, and the bandage, five or seven days, is replaced by a special bra. The stitches are removed in a phased manner over a period of two or three weeks. The first menstruation after the operation can cause their hearts to swell and hurt him. In about 15 days may resume their normal activities should be careful to raise their arms and in the treatment of his bust. To resume the exercise and full movement of his arms have to wait several weeks. During the early months can reduce the sensitivity of the nipple, it is usually a temporary problem, but in some cases can be definitive. The augmentation mammoplasty often leave permanent scars, which the surgeon tries to minimize. For its location can be hidden under the underwear or bikini. Her visibility will diminish with time. The ultimate result may be seen when the swelling disappears. The success of the intervention will depend on you to follow strictly the instructions of your plastic surgeon. This operation is safe if done by a competent professional. Every year many women undergo this surgery successfully, however, no medical procedure is free of risks and complications.
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