Breast Reduction
Breast reduction surgery is one of the
most commonly used breast aesthetic surgeries in the world. Although I say
breast aesthetics, for some major breast cases this is not really an aesthetic
operation. This type of surgery is a must, but it does not work, like gallbladder,
tonsil or hernia surgery. In other words, it is used to eliminate the health
problems caused by the fully enlarged breast instead of changing the shape of
the breast. Most of my patients complain as follows: "Doctor, save me from
this burden, I have no more comfort in my life." Therefore, in these
cases, breast reduction is far removed from the definition of aesthetic
surgery.
Should I undergo this surgery?
This is a very personal decision. However, who really should
have no complaints would not want to have such an operation. If your breast
structure is very large compared to your body, excessive sweating and rubbing
under your chest will cause skin irritation, fungus, etc. if your bra straps
leave a mark on your shoulder due to the weight of your breasts and your neck
and back pain becomes unbearable yes, then you should have this operation
performed. Because the cause of these complaints are extremely heavy breasts,
and as soon as the breasts are not reduced to the normal size, you will not get
away with these complaints. I would also mention that you can not get rid of
these symptoms by dieting and losing weight. The only solution is reduction
surgery.
I am very afraid to get anesthetized?
Breast reduction surgery is one of the most
commonly used breast aesthetic surgeries in the world.
Complications of general
anesthesia are very rare in patients with a healthy cardiovascular and
respiratory system. The development of technological devices and new anesthetic
patches significantly increases the safety of anesthesia. Even if you have some
major diseases such as cardiovascular problems (arrhythmia, hypertension, heart
failure, etc.), respiratory problems (COPD, asthma, pneumonia, etc.) and
systemic chronic diseases (diabetes, hyperthyroidism, etc.) will increase the
risk of anesthesia problems, but aside from today's medicine, overcomes these
problems by intervening in advance, thus preventing the emergence of vital
risks. The risk of anesthesia is not so great that you give up an operation you
need.
How long will my surgery last
and how long will I have to stay at the hospital?
Although the duration of breast reduction may
vary depending on the technique used, it takes about 3-4 hours. When you wake
up after surgery under general anesthesia, draining drainage and bandages on
both sides of your chest will occur. The drains are removed on the next or
second day and the patient is subsequently discharged. As long as the patient
stays in the hospital, the vein access will apply antibiotics and painkillers.
In anesthesia-related nausea, however, a plastic treatment is performed. After
discharge, you will be asked to wear an elastic bra for about a month.
When can I return to work and to my
everyday life?
In a completely smooth healing process of breast
reduction surgery, you can go back to work after a week (if it's a desk job, which
does not require much exercise). It is to your advantage if you keep away from
household chores for 10-15 days, which require arm power. From the end of the
second week, you can start taking light walks. You have to wait 1.5 to 2 months
to perform heavy exercises that require full strength. If there are stitches on
the skin, they will be removed by your doctor after 3 weeks.
What kind of problems could
come to me after the operation?
We can divide this into early and late complications. In the
early days; Complications related to anesthesia, stubborn pain, hematomas,
infections, bursting of sutures, partial or complete necrosis of the nipple
(death tissue), dermatitis, which develops as a result of pasted patches.
In
the late period; Asymmetry between the breasts, irregular breast contours,
development of poor-looking and itching scars, loss of long-term or prolonged
nipple sensation, loss of breast milk capacity, intramammary adipose tissue
necrosis and associated discharge formation, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary or
cardiac complications, asymmetry or Irregularities;
The result
Based on my many years
of experience in this area, I can say that patients undergoing breast reduction
in Izmir are very satisfied with the results at a rate of 85-90%. The
proportion of patients experiencing adverse complications is extremely low, and
even in these patients the satisfaction rate is high. Choosing the right
doctor, trusting your doctor and following your doctor's recommendations (for
example, not smoking) can significantly reduce the risk of poor outcomes.
