There is a taboo in society that big breasts are more beautiful. However, excessively large breasts spoil the proportional appearance of the body. It may not be possible to hide large breasts with clothing.
Beyond its aesthetic perception, it causes neck and back pain due to weight. Over time, it disrupts the structure of the spine. It can cause neck hernia and arm pain.
In breast reduction surgery, the excess breast tissue is removed and the breast is reshaped upright. In this surgery, an inverted T-shaped scar remains under the chest. Since these scars are hidden in the lower breast line, patients are usually not very uncomfortable. Not all scars are visible in a bikini or bra.
Breast reduction surgery does not increase susceptibility to breast cancer.
I request breast ultrasound or mammography for breast cancer screening from all my patients before surgery.
As there is a decrease in breast tissue after breast reduction surgery, breastfeeding may be affected. Patients who want to have surgery after delivery should wait 6 months after breastfeeding ends.
Breast reduction surgery takes about 2-3 hours. The average hospital stay after surgery is 1 day. It is necessary to take a break for 1 month from heavy work and sports that require arm strength.
