Breast Reduction

Why is Breast Reduction Surgery Performed?

Breast reduction surgery is an aesthetic procedure performed to reduce breasts that are larger than normal, sagging, and to achieve a more natural appearance proportional to the body structure. In Ankara, you can visit our clinic for questions about breast reduction surgery. Having breasts that are larger and heavier than normal can lead to various problems in women. The excessive size and weight of breasts can initially cause discomfort in terms of appearance for women. Breast reduction surgery aims to address these issues.

Excess weight can lead to deformations and herniations in the neck, back, and spine areas, resulting in pain. Over time, maintaining the same weight or trying to hide prominent breasts can disrupt normal posture and lead to hunching. The excessive weight of breasts can also cause shoulder straps to leave deep marks and create significant hollows in the shoulders. Excessive sweating on the lower surface of the breast in contact with the abdominal skin can cause reactions and even lead to fungal infections and permanent darkening of the skin color. Additionally, the weight and size of the breast can cause difficulties in sports and lead to a sedentary lifestyle.

In some individuals, efforts to conceal the size of their breasts due to embarrassment, difficulties in clothing choices, and inability to wear preferred clothing can lead to social problems, even leading to psychological problems like depression. Breast reduction surgery provides an aesthetic appearance and prevents such problems.

Who Can Have Breast Reduction Surgery?

There is no upper age limit for performing breast reduction surgery as long as the health condition is suitable, but 18 years old can be considered as a lower limit. The reason for this lower age limit is to wait for the breast development to reach a certain point and for the individual to have completed a development that can psychologically bear the surgery.

Methods for Breast Reduction - What are the techniques?

There is no alternative treatment method for breast reduction surgery other than surgery itself. In a limited group of patients with moderate breast size and high skin quality, liposuction can be applied. Numerous breast reduction surgery techniques and modified versions of these techniques have been developed to date. Many techniques developed up to the present have been eliminated, and some techniques have become more commonly used.

The main goal of the techniques used is to reduce breast tissue in a three-dimensional plane to achieve a natural appearance while minimizing surgical scars as much as possible to preserve breast aesthetics. At the same time, achieving beautiful early results and aiming for long-term permanence as much as possible are targeted. The decision on which technique to apply to which patient is made considering the size of the breast, the amount of breast reduction, and the expectations of the patient. For detailed information about breast reduction in Ankara, you can visit us.

How is Breast Reduction Surgery Performed?

Breast reduction surgery is an aesthetic surgery performed under general anesthesia. The position of the nipple is elevated to its correct height during surgery, and excess breast tissue, fat tissue, and excess skin are removed. Complications such as bleeding, wound infection, stitch separation, and tissue loss, which can be seen after any surgical intervention, may rarely occur.

Before breast reduction surgery, as with any aesthetic surgery, certain preparations and precautions need to be taken. Patients who smoke should quit smoking a month before or at least reduce it. Patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, who use medications, need to have their treatments adjusted to stabilize their conditions. Patients using blood thinners (such as aspirin, Coumadin) need to have their treatments adjusted after evaluation by the doctor before surgery.

Breast Reduction Surgery and Breastfeeding

Appropriate surgical techniques in breast reduction surgeries can preserve breastfeeding functions in most patients. However, it should be noted that women who have never had breast surgery may also experience problems with breastfeeding. It is also possible to experience nipple sensory disturbances specific to breast reduction surgery. Sensory changes in the nipple may decrease or increase after surgery. This condition is largely temporary and returns to normal within six months to a year.

Before breast reduction surgery, one of the most important stages of the operation is for the patient to spend sufficient time discussing with the doctor what can be done. Measurements are taken to move the nipple from its current location to the ideal height for the body. The areas planned for removal are marked, which are usually the sagging parts located at the bottom of the breast. After removing the excess, the remaining tissues are reshaped to give the breast a natural and upright appearance according to anatomy.

How Long Does Breast Reduction Surgery Take?

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and lasts between three to four hours on average. To prevent fluid accumulation in the breasts after surgery, one negative pressure drain is placed as a support in a rare condition and this may be necessary. The patient stays in the hospital for about one day and is discharged when the drains are removed. A shower can be taken on the second day after surgery, and dressings are refreshed on the same day. Since self-dissolving stitches are used under the skin, there is no need to remove them. A suitable bra is worn for approximately one and a half months. Returning to work and social life is possible within a week if it is not heavy work. Light sports can be done two weeks later, and heavy sports can be done after two months. You can watch the relevant videos about the operation by clicking the link.

Will There Be Scars After Breast Reduction Surgery?

Depending on the technique used in breast reduction surgeries, scars can primarily remain in two forms. The first is called an inverted T scar. An inverted T-shaped scar extends from the nipple, downward to the lower part of the breast. In the other method, it is called a vertical scar. In the vertical scar, there is a scar extending from the nipple to the lower part of the breast. These scars tend to fade over time, and silicone bands can be used to aid in their fading.

Are There Any Problems After Breast Reduction Surgery?

Changes in bra sizes occur in breast reduction and breast augmentation surgeries, and there is no change in back measurements if a procedure such as liposuction is not added to the surgery.

Surgical techniques that do not disturb breastfeeding are preferred for women who are likely to give birth, and there is a high rate of problems related to breastfeeding after surgery. However, every patient considering breast reduction surgery should know that this condition is not certain before surgery.

After breast reduction surgery, most of the skin problems seen under the breast are improved, and the person can wear more flattering clothes for their body. Due to the decrease in weight on the neck area and the decrease in posture disorders, a decrease in pain related to this condition can be observed. As a result of all these, the individual can achieve a more active life, increase self-confidence, and become psychologically more stable.

Will Excessive Weight Gain Be a Problem After Breast Surgery?

In breast reduction surgery, some of the skin, breast tissue, and fat tissue are removed from the breasts. However, if excessive weight is gained after breast surgery, changes in the structure of breast tissue may occur again during pregnancy and cause disruptions in the appearance achieved by surgery. Surgery does not prevent the aging process indefinitely, so the results obtained are subject to limitations.

It would be more logical for individuals with excessive weight problems and those planning to lose weight to plan surgery after their weight problem is resolved. Because after losing weight, the breasts will shrink to some extent, and if surgery is performed before losing weight and then weight is lost, the breasts may become smaller and saggy than their ideal size. There is no specific seasonal period for breast reduction surgery. It can be performed at any time when the individual can allocate time to themselves in business life and social life.

How are Breast Reduction Surgery Prices Determined?

There are several factors that determine the prices of breast reduction surgery. The most significant factor in determining the price of breast surgery is how large the surgery will be and the treatment method chosen. Additionally, the quality of the clinic where the procedure will be performed and the brand and quantity of anesthesia used during the operation are other factors that determine the price of breast reduction surgery.

Breast augmentation surgery prices vary from person to person. It would not be correct to give a fixed price for breast augmentation surgery. The price is determined after the examination by the aesthetic doctor in line with the patient's desires. If you would like information about breast augmentation prices in Ankara, you can visit our clinic and discuss with our aesthetic doctor to find answers to your questions.