Breast Reduction Before And After Sizes

View before and after photos of different sizes of breasts after breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) which was performed by leading surgeons.

Disproportionately large and heavy mammary glands are the result of their increase in adolescence, during pregnancy or during menopause.

Excessive pressure of the mammary glands on the chest disrupts the posture, forms a stooped back, causes pain.

Objectives of treatment: The purpose of the operation is simple is to reduce the size of the breast while maintaining a natural and aesthetic appearance.

Features of the operation:

  • There are always noticeable scars around the nipples, and also, depending on the technique of surgery chosen and under the breast;
  • It can not be prevented in the subsequent natural dipping of the breast;
  • Absolute symmetry is impossible;
  • Surgery does not affect the likelihood of breast cancer;
  • Difficulties for the medical examination of the mammary glands usually does not happen;
  • Mammography is recommended at 1 year after surgery.

Postoperative side effects:

Temporary:

  • Discomfort or pain during movement;
  • Decrease sensitivity of some skin areas;
  • Swelling and asymmetry of the mammary glands associated with this.

Constant:

  • Postoperative scars are formed;
  • the size of the nipple-areola complex are reduced;
  • Decreases or increases the sensitivity of the nipples;
  • Breast-feeding becomes impossible.

Early postoperative complications (bleeding, infection, pronounced scar process) are rare.

Complications can lead to:

  • Additional hospitalization;
  • Additional operation;
  • Additional incapacity for work;
  • Additional material costs.

Postoperative period:

  • The patient is discharged from the hospital on the 2nd day after the operation;
  • A slight increase in temperature is natural;
  • once a week – examinations;

Approximately 1 year after surgery, the breasts will be very sensitive to the sun. Keep this in mind at rest: Use a sunscreen or not completely remove clothing covering the chest.

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