BREAST REDUCTION

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BREAST REDUCTION

 

 

Factors such as breastfeeding, weight loss and gravity cause the breasts alter its size and location. It is normal reduction mammoplasty is accompanied by a breast pexia, which is the technical name given to the breast lift. This surgery also allows us to reduce the size of the areola to give a better visual effect to the breast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TYPES OF SURGERY

 

For this surgery can be used multiple surgical techniques whose choice depends on the quality of the skin, breast volume, size and position of the areola. The types of surgery are given according to the incision.

 

- Areolar

This technique is used when the fall is very mild, where required up 2-3 cm. In this procedure the incision is periareolar which can raise the breast. Furthermore, this area presents a rapid healing process, with good results and the scar is relatively hidden.

 

- Vertical

Is recommended when the fall and weight of the breast is higher. The fall is corrected by performing a vertical incision toward the bottom of the breast, where a small piece of skin as in the periareolar region to give a natural elevation, creating a more harmonious effect is removed.

 

For patients having a considerable volume in the bust, a technique slightly invasive, inverted T is used. In this procedure an incision is made in the base or bottom of the bust and extends to the nipple relocating it, removing the excess skin. In this intervention the scars are more visible than in earlier, but equally they managed to decrease the volume and give a natural bust enhancement.

 

WHY SURGERY?

 

There are many reasons why this procedure, but is basically aimed at women who want to reduce the size of your bust, either because they generate back discomfort, after significant weight loss after lactation as their breasts have suffered a loss of tissue with a considerable drop or all those who are unhappy with their looks and want to improve their self-esteem.

 

Think about the expectations you want to have this surgery, discuss done with your partner or family and the doctor who will perform the procedure.

 

POST-OPERATIVE SURGERY

 

- After the procedure a bandage will be removed only when the doctor prescribes and the use of a special bra is required to be placed

 

- It is advisable to sleep with high head at 45 ° the first 3 days. Make short walks accompanied by an adult at the time of change of position, it is important that you make with the help of someone and placing a pillow or cushion support on the side of the breast, you should follow the instructions of your plastic surgeon timely manner.

 

- Avoid driving the first 20 days, raising arms and make unnecessary efforts. Report if you have excessive swelling, severe pain, local heat or secretions. You must perform massage the breasts often from outside to inside, putting cold compresses to reduce swelling and keep the rest after the intervention 48 hours to avoid complications.

 

WHAT IS NORMAL

 

Pain is a physiological process, is an alarm response that lights up when a body part injured. Pain management is performed before, during and after the procedure. Likewise the presence of redness and swelling are within the normal healing process and patient stabilization.

 

RESULTS

 

The results for this surgery are immediately visible and long lasting, the new size will help alleviate back problems and pain. Likewise, it will attenuate the physical limitations were, generated a significant improvement in physical appearance, confidence and self-esteem.

 

The estimated time for this procedure is 2 to 4 hours, under general anesthesia. Incisions surgery that will depend on the technique used, will fade over time and will be more visible in some patients than in others, depending on each patient's healing and quality of the skin.

 

Surgery achieves the breasts look firmer, reduced and higher. It is important that the patient has a clear vision of what they are looking for with this procedure and what is best for her. The priority will always be breasts look naturally.