Breast reduction surgery, which is defined as 'reduction mammaplasty' in the medical language, is a preferred type of operation depending on the fact that the breasts are larger and drooping than normal or due to the medical problems it causes. In other words, breast reduction surgery can be performed due to medical problems as well as aesthetic concerns.
In addition to reducing genetically large breasts, breast reduction surgery, which is applied to lift sagging breasts after breastfeeding, is also applied to prevent back and shoulder pain due to the size of the breasts, wounds and infections under the breast.
Breast reduction surgery can also be performed depending on the feeling of pressure created by the bra straps on the shoulders and the restriction of physical activity. In addition to all these, breast reduction surgery can only be performed on people who are uncomfortable with the appearance of their breasts. Approximately 2 according to breast size,
The operation, which takes 5 to 4 hours, is performed by removing skin and breast tissue using reverse T or lollipop incision methods. After the operation, the person can continue his daily life within 1 week. Small incision and suture marks that are visible after the operation turn into skin color after about 3-4 months and become indistinct.
What is breast reduction surgery?
Breast reduction surgery, or in other words reduction mammoplasty, can be performed for medical reasons as well as aesthetic concerns. The operation is usually performed for reasons such as sagging due to the large size of the breasts, not looking beautiful, not being symmetrical, and not being able to find clothes.
Medical reasons, on the other hand, are performed to relieve shoulder, neck and back pain caused by the size and therefore weight of the breasts, or to prevent hunchback. Prevention of diaper rash, fungus, infection or wound formation under the breast depending on the size of the breasts,
Elimination of pressure sores caused by bra straps is also among the reasons for breast reduction surgery performed for medical reasons. People with large breasts also face difficulties during daily physical activities.
In addition to genetic factors, a person's lifestyle can cause the breasts to grow or lose their shape over time. Factors such as being overweight, pregnancy, breastfeeding, hormonal irregularity, certain disorders and age can also cause the breasts to grow or lose their shape.
With this aspect, breast reduction surgery is performed to eliminate both aesthetic concerns and medical problems. The aim of breast reduction surgery is to obtain breasts of equal size, symmetrical and aesthetic appearance, in the dimensions desired by the patient, with the least possible scarring.
