What is breast reduction?
The rbreast reduction or mammoplasty Reduction is a surgical procedure dedicated to reducing the current size of the patient's breasts. This intervention is designed for those women who have problems, for example, back or neck, due to the size and weight of the breasts.
The surgery is Long duration and basically consists of removing fat, breast tissue and also fur with the aim of obtaining more breasts firm and light. The operation can only be carried out after the complete body development is reproduced, which although each person has a different rhythm, is usually around 18 years. To verify that the development has been completed, different tests must be carried out first, a bone scan, For example. The end of the process involves a narrowing of the bust and also a corresponding narrowing of the areola position. Finally, the maximum possible naturalness is sought.
What patients seek this surgery?
There are different types of patients for this process:
▶️ On the one hand, young women, who, after the complete development of the body after puberty, have larger than average breasts. As we indicated before, in this case They can cause back and neck problems or even affect the patient's self-esteem..
▶️ Other possible cases are old people, who have seen how her breasts after the lactation has increased in size, exceeding the limit possible to support from the back, giving rise to more intense pain in the neck.
Surgery, anesthesia and techniques
The mammoplasty surgery The reduction period is long, lasting between 3-4 hours. During the entire procedure, the patient is required to be subjected to a general anesthesia. There are different techniques to carry out the surgical intervention, but depending on the Spanish Society of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (SECPRE) the most normal is usually “The incisions are anchor-shaped, placed around the areola, in a vertical line downward from the areola and in a horizontal line in the groove under the breast. Through these incisions, excess skin, fat and breast tissue are removed and the areola and nipple are replaced in their new position; In some cases liposuction can be associated. In most cases the areola remains attached to its blood vessels and nerves, maintaining normal or almost normal sensation; However, in cases of large reductions it may be necessary to completely separate the areola and place it in its new position, losing sensation.". Although ultimately the choice of technique will depend on each case, evaluating the size among other variants.
Preoperative
▫️ It is very important that the patient follows the surgeon's instructions to adequately prepare for the intervention. The first thing is to carry out a series of clinic tests to verify that there is no surgical contraindication by blood tests, clotting tests and an electrocardiogram.
▫️ Different aspects must also be controlled within the daily life of the patient. First of all, you must inform in detail of all the medicines that you are taking. In the background and dedicated to smokers: it is strongly recommended that you stop smoke three weeks in advance of the surgery. This is because tobacco can alter blood flow, important for vascularization and finally for healing.
Postoperative
Typically, the hospital stay includes one night and is less than 24 hours, Sometimes discharge can be given on the same day of the intervention. Before discharge, the bandage is changed to a specific bra, which will cover the affected areas and must be worn during the following three or four weeks. Once home, the patient can lead a normal life with moderation and common sense except for sports and strong physical exercises in the first days. They will be prescribed antibiotics to avoid infections and analgesics and anti-inflammatories to reduce post-operative discomfort.
The first menstruation After the operation it can cause additional pain, due to swelling of the breasts. It is not necessary to remove the stitches: they are usually used absorbable sutures that do not require removal. After a few days you will be able to lead a relatively normal life. However, it is not recommended to do sports or physical effort, until the final healing of the wounds. It is very important to follow the recommendations from the Doctor regarding how long to wear the special bra to achieve optimal results. However, the surgeon will check you periodically. Each case is different, for that reason listen to the specialist's advice and follow the deadlines set by it as rigorously as possible.
Dr.Weigand Recommendations
At our clinic we work with the latest technology to improve patient recovery and outcomes:
🔴 Mediante hylotherapy(a cold system applied in a controlled manner) we reduce the process to a minimum inflammatory and postoperative pain.
🔴 Para minimize visibilityof scars, Dr. Weigand uses the latest technology available for this: treatment with Urgo Touch Laser during the intervention. Through this technology, the quality of the scars and in general terms they do not usually bother patients who undergo this type of intervention.
Advantages
🔵 Este tipo de operación da a la paciente una calidad de vida que no había imaginado antes.
🔵 En el plano estético Conseguirá un pecho más firme y acorde a las proporciones de su cuerpo
🔵 Se verán eliminados los dolores producidos por un chest with measurements larger than average. We are talking about contractures, neck pain and muscle discomfort.
🔵 La paciente se verá capacitada para realizar de manera más ágil tareas, actividades y deportes que antes le eran más complicadas de realizar.
Disadvantages.
Like any surgical procedure, this one has its risks and drawbacks:
♦️ There is a possibility that sensitivity in the areola and nipple may be lost for a certain period of time. It is not something that should worry you too much. It usually recovers after some time after the operation.
♦️ Breastfeeding a child could have drawbacks. It is always better to perform these operations after having breastfed your children. If it were done sooner, it would be important to contact and find a great surgeon in this area.
