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ABOUT BREAST REDUCTION

A breast reduction procedure, also referred to as a mammoplasty, involves surgically removing fat and glandular tissue from the breast, to reduce the size and reshape the breast.

A breast reduction should be performed after the breasts have fully developed, which is usually during the late teens or early 20’s. It is advisable to wait until after the patient is finished with pregnancy, as the breast tissue often changes during that time, which could have an effect on how breasts look after undergoing a reduction.

Patients with large breasts may find that a breast reduction can relieve back and neck pain, and can also boost self-confidence.

The procedure involves the removal of excess fat and skin and sometimes the nipple may need to be repositioned. Liposuction may be used to remove fat during the procedure.

Recommended for

  • Uncomfortably large breasts
  • Sagging breasts
  • Relieving back pain caused by heavy breasts

TIME REQUIREMENTS

  • Number of days in hospital: 1 – 2 days.
  • Average length of stay abroad: 1 weeks.

The plastic surgeon will usually recommend waiting at least 7 days for healing to begin, but it can vary for each case.

  • Number of trips abroad needed: 1.
Many women who have disproportioned large breasts choose to have a breast reduction to relieve neck and back pain.

COMPARE BREAST REDUCTION PRICES AROUND THE WORLD

Country Cost
Spain 4900€
Costa Rica 4486€
Mexico 3140€
Thailand 2968€
Turkey 2300€
Poland 2227€
Hungary 1660€

HOW TO FIND QUALITY TREATMENT ABROAD

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BEFORE BREAST REDUCTION ABROAD

The patient will have a consultation with the surgeon to discuss the goals and expected outcome of the surgery, as well as to go through the surgery steps.

Before the surgery, the patient may be advised to stop taking certain medications, such as aspirin and to refrain from smoking and drinking in the 2 weeks leading up to the surgery. Before the day of the surgery, the patient may be asked to fast in order to prepare for the general anesthetic.

HOW IS IT PERFORMED

The incision may be made around the areola, which is the area around the nipple. This type of incision may leave visible scarring. Alternatively, the incision may be made around the nipple and then extend downward towards the bottom of the breast.

Once the incision is made, the excess tissue and fat is removed. Some surgeries may require the nipples to be reshaped and/or moved and sometimes liposuction may be used to help to remove the excess fat. Once the excess fat and tissue have been removed, the incision is then closed with sutures.

Anesthesia

Usually general anesthetic, but for more minor reductions, local anesthetic is sometimes used.

Procedure duration

The Breast Reduction takes 2 to 3 hours.

The surgeon reshapes the nose into the desired shape or size.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER BREAST REDUCTION

Post procedure care

After the procedure, patients will usually spend the first night in hospital, and may have surgical drains to remove fluid from the surgical site. These drains are usually removed after 24 hours or so. For the first week after the surgery, patients may have bandages around the breasts, and after that the surgeon will usually recommend wearing a sports bra for the first month.

Possible discomfort

Some swelling and discomfort for the first two or three days is normal, as is some lesser discomfort for another week following surgery.

Some patients find wearing a surgical bra 24 hours a day for a week following surgery lessens their discomfort and aids recovery.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT BREAST REDUCTION

Not recommended for

  • Heavy smoker
  • Young patients who may still be developing
  • Overweight
  • Women planning to have children (as the breasts may grow, and the surgery may prevent women from being able to breastfeed)

Potential risks

  • Infection
  • Bleeding
  • Bruising
  • Scarring
  • Nerve damage
  • Dissatisfaction with the results
  • Problems breastfeeding (as some operations involve separating the nipples from the milk ducts)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Breast reduction surgery carries similar risks to other surgeries performed under general anethesia. Other risks include scarring, loss of sensation in the nipples and surrounding areas, difficulty with or inability to breast-feed, and asymmetry between the breasts.

Breast reduction surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia, so you will be asleep throughout the procedure and won’t feel any pain. There is some pain during recovery, and your doctor will likely prescribe a medication to help you manage it.

This procedure may leave a scar, however, skilled surgeons can usually hide the appearance of scars. The surgeon will likely choose a location for the incision that hides it well. There are also procedures and products available over-the-counter that can minimize scarring. Most scars also fade over time.

Prophylactic surgery to reduce the risk of cancer is not recommended except for people at the highest risk. Because breast reduction surgery reduces the amount of breast tissue, it does reduce the risk of breast cancer. However, breast reduction surgery is not recommended for reducing the risk of breast cancer. Your doctor can tell you if you should consider prophylactic surgery and what procedures would be worth it.

Breast reduction surgery can potentially affect your ability to breastfeed. The ability to breastfeed after surgery depends largely on the number of ducts and nerves left intact, the amount of recanalization and reinnervation that occurs during the healing process, and the number of glands left intact. There are many resources online available to help mothers with information on breastfeeding. Skilled and experienced surgeons should be able to minimize potential problems with future breastfeeding. If you are concerned about your ability to breastfeed after surgery, discuss it with your surgeon.

2022-04-18T02:40:16+00:00