Breast reduction (reduction with lift)

Breast reduction procedure - what does it look like?

Breast reduction is performed for both aesthetic and health reasons. Large, disproportionate breasts often cause patient discomfort and make it difficult to perform daily activities or play sports. They also cause postural defects. In 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 weight, so the entire task rests on the spine. Breast reduction has health benefits, in contrast 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.

It is best to undergo mammoplasty in the first week after menstruation, as the breasts are relatively less vascularized and hormone levels are much lower. Reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia. After the surgery, the patient should stay in the hospital for 1-2 days, during which time she should also take strong painkillers. Immediately after the surgery, the patient is fitted with a bra, which is designed to properly support and shape the final appearance of the breasts. The bra should be worn 24 hours a day for a month. It is first removed in the hospital to remove the stitches (7-14 days after the procedure). 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.