Breast Reduction

What is Breast Reduction Surgery?

Breast reduction surgery is a surgical procedure performed to reduce aesthetic concerns about breast size and alleviate physical discomfort. It involves removing excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin to bring the breast size into proportion with the body and reduce discomfort associated with overly large breasts.

Disproportionately large breasts can cause both physical and emotional distress for patients. Those with macromastia may experience physical discomfort due to the weight of their breasts. The resulting pain may make it difficult for some patients to perform physical activities. Alongside the physical discomforts of macromastia, some patients may suffer from emotional distress or more significant mental health issues as a result of having large breasts.

While breast reduction is often performed to address medical issues, patients who do not have symptoms of macromastia but are unhappy with the size of their breasts may choose breast reduction surgery as an aesthetic procedure.

How is the Ideal Breast Size Determined?

The degree of breast reduction is determined based on the ratio of height, weight, and body measurements. . If both breasts are equal in size, a general reduction is performed. However, if there is a proportional difference between the two breasts and the size of the smaller breast is normal, the breasts are reduced to be equal in size.

Who is Suitable for Breast Reduction Surgery?

Individuals without health issues, with realistic expectations, who are bothered by breast size, whose breast size limits their physical activities, who experience back, neck, and shoulder pain due to breast size, and who have irritated skin under the breasts are suitable candidates for breast reduction surgery.

Preoperative Considerations

A medical evaluation will be conducted before the operation. It is important to inform your doctor of all medications you are taking. Alcohol and smoking should be stopped before the operation, and the use of blood thinners such as aspirin should be avoided.

What is the Age Limit for Breast Reduction?

For this surgery, one must have completed body development, and the breasts must have completed their development and size. Therefore, this procedure is not recommended before the end of adolescence.

Operation Process and Aftercare

First, the extent of breast reduction and how it will be shaped are determined. The patient is prepared for surgery, and general anesthesia is administered. Incisions are made by the surgeon, and excess breast tissue is removed. The shape of the breast is revised, the incisions are closed, and the procedure is completed.

During the recovery and healing process, it is essential to follow the doctor's instructions and wear a special bra. In addition, the mammogram should be taken and checked again when the full recovery period is over. In this way, possible risks are prevented and the operation is ensured to be successful.

Recovery Process

Like any surgical procedure, breast reduction surgery also has a recovery process. Early side effects such as bruising and swelling resolve during the recovery process. The main development period begins with the removal of the main stitches. At the end of this period, the breasts become completely natural, assume their new shape, and the scars fade away.