Breast reduction procedure - what does it look like?
Breast reduction is performed for both aesthetic and health indications. Large, disproportionate breasts are often a cause of discomfort for the patient and make it difficult for her to perform daily activities or play sports. They also cause postural defects. For women who suffer from gigantomastia, one breast can weigh as much as 2.5 to 3 kg. The skin and muscles of the chest are unable to support such a weight, making the entire task fall on the spine. Breast reduction has health benefits in opposition to breast augmentation, which is mainly performed for aesthetic reasons.
Breast reduction surgery (mammoplasty) is an operation in which the fatty part of the breast gland is reduced and excess skin and subcutaneous tissue is removed. The remaining part is reshaped to make the breast firmer and higher in position. Depending on the method of breast reduction, the cut and scar are around the areola and vertically from the areola to the furrow under the breast, or the so-called inverted T, which means around the areola, vertically and in the fold.
Mammoplasty is best performed in the first week after menstruation, because the breasts have relatively less blood supply - plus hormone levels are much lower. The reduction operation is performed under general anesthesia. After the operation, the patient should stay in the hospital for 1-2 days - during this time she should also take strong painkillers. Immediately after the operation, the patient is fitted with a bra to properly support and finally shape the final appearance of the breasts. The bra should be worn around the clock for a month. It is first removed in the hospital to remove the sutures (day 7-14 after surgery). In addition, between the first and third day, you should go to the hospital to remove the drains.
For a few days after the operation, the patient's breasts will be slightly firmer and swollen. The full recovery period takes up to a year, and only after this time can the effects of the procedure be fully seen and evaluated.
The operation is performed each time with a breast lift.
Important information
Duration of treatment
150 - 240 minutes
Required tests
Blood group, blood count, coagulation indices (APTT and INR), creatinine, glucose levels, electrolytes (Na, K), general urinalysis, hepatitis B vaccination, ECG, breast ultrasound
Anesthesia
general
Stay at the clinic
1 day
Recovery
approx. 14 days
Removal of drains
on day 1-3
Removal of sutures
on day 12 - 14
Changing dressings
daily at home (the final procedure is determined by the operator)
Contraindications
vascular disorders, coagulation disorders, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, purulent infection of the skin and mucous membranes, pregnancy
Pre-treatment recommendations
Price list
Type of treatment
Price from
Price to
Breast reduction with lift (reduction with lift)
24 000 PLN
29 000 PLN
