Breast
Reduction
Breast Reduction
Breast enlargements due to developmental, pregnancy or excessive weight gain are frequently encountered. is one of the problems. In addition to an aesthetic problem, this situation can cause problems such as pain in the shoulders, posture disorders, itching and redness under the breasts. also leads. In this case;
* Whether the growth in breasts is due to a hormonal problem should be investigated.
* It should be questioned whether the growth of the breasts continues.
* Whether there is a palpable, painful or painless mass in the breast should be investigated.
* It should be questioned whether there is a previous infection or surgical intervention in the breast.
Breasts that are not usually related to a hormonal problem, that have stopped growing in the last 6 months and are desired to be reduced, are surgically suitable for intervention. Various imaging techniques are used before the intervention in those over a certain age and with a palpable mass. Then, the technique to be used is decided according to the size of the breasts, skin and mammary gland characteristics.
A breast surgery plan is drawn according to the determined technique. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Operation time used It varies between 2-4 hours depending on the technique. The hospital stay after the procedure is 1 to 2 days. Post-operative 2-4. stand up on the hour You are allowed to get up and feed. It is recommended to limit arm movements in the first days. The removed tissues are examined pathologically.