Breast Reduction Surgery (Reduction Mammoplasty)
- Breast reduction surgery is a surgical procedure performed to alleviate health problems caused by large and heavy breasts in women and to improve aesthetic appearance.
- This surgery generally aims to create a smaller, firmer and more shaped breast profile by reducing breast tissue, fat tissue and skin.
Aim:
The main purpose of breast reduction surgery is to eliminate the following problems caused by large breasts:
Physical Discomfort: Large breasts can cause physical discomfort such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain.
Limitation of Movement: Large breasts can limit movement in sports and other physical activities.
Posture Problems: Poor posture and posture problems may occur due to weight.
Skin Irritation: The skin under the breast may be susceptible to irritation and infections caused by friction.
Emotional Disturbance: Lack of self-confidence and emotional discomfort may occur due to aesthetic concerns.
Surgery Process:
Patient Evaluation: The surgeon evaluates the patient's health history and determines suitability for surgery.
Planning: A plan is made for breast reduction surgery, the patient's expectations and the surgeon's recommendations are taken into account.
Anesthesia: Usually the surgery is performed under general anesthesia, so the patient is unaware of the surgical process.
Performing Cats: The surgeon makes incisions under the breast, around the nipple, and extending vertically downwards.
Tissue and Fat Removal: Excess breast tissue, fatty tissue and skin are removed.
Breast Reshaping: The nipple and breast tissue are repositioned, creating a smaller and lifted breast.
Stitches: The incisions are closed and stitches are applied.
Healing Process:
- Swelling, bruising and mild pain are normal in the postoperative period.
- The patient can return to normal daily activities within a few weeks after surgery.
- The full recovery process may take several months.
Results:
Physical Relief: Breast reduction surgery relieves physical discomfort and allows the patient to live a more comfortable life.
Aesthetic Appearance: Surgery allows the breasts to gain a smaller, shaped and younger appearance.
Increased Self-Confidence: Patients often experience an increase in self-confidence after surgery.
Breast reduction surgery can offer an important solution to people who are looking for solutions to their health problems and have aesthetic concerns. However, as with every surgical intervention, this surgery also has risks and advantages. Therefore, it is important to have a detailed consultation with a specialist surgeon.
