Op. Dr. Bora Yücel
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- January 7, 2023
- 10 min read
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Bora Yücel
Breast Reduction in Antalya, Turkey
Excessive breast size in women not only creates aesthetic problems, but also disrupts the patient's comfort of life and can cause many health problems.
In daily life, patients who feel as if a kilo of weight is attached to their neck may experience physical problems such as spinal problems, posture disorders, low back pain, neck pain, backaches, numbness in the arms and hands, deep scars caused by bra straps, and diaper rash and chronic wounds in the under-breast area.
In addition, large and drooping breasts, problems in choosing clothes and problems with physical appearance, limitation of movement, and breathing difficulties, especially while lying down, negatively affect patients psychologically.
Patients often try to camouflage and hide the situation. The difficulties arising from the situation affect the patient more and more as time passes, and even cause chronic diseases.
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What is Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction surgery is a procedure in which the breasts are reduced by removing excess fat and skin tissue that causes the breasts to appear larger. Breast reduction surgery is usually performed by people who have back and neck pain caused by large breasts, have breasts that are disproportionate to their body, and have aesthetic concerns.
Although most patients prefer this surgery because of neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain and discomfort during exercise, it is also preferred because it offers a more aesthetic appearance. Having straighter, firmer and younger looking breasts after surgery is something that many women want. For this reason, it is a procedure that can be preferred by people with large breasts or those who are not proportional to their height and weight.
Why Do Breasts Get Enlarged?
- Factors such as genetic factors, hormonal changes, weight gain, birth and breastfeeding can cause large breasts. Therefore, breast enlargement can be a problem for women of all age groups.
- It can be accompanied by obesity or it can be isolated.
Summary of breast reduction surgery
Before breast reduction surgery in Antalya
- Blood thinners such as aspirin should be avoided for 10 days before surgery.
- If the patient smokes before the surgery, it is very important to quit or reduce it for 2 weeks if possible and not to smoke for at least 2 weeks after the surgery. This not only allows the scars to heal better, but also makes the post-operative period easier to overcome. It also significantly reduces complications.
- If the patient has significant diseases in his past and the drugs he uses constantly, the doctor should be informed.
- If there is tension and tenderness in the chest before the menstrual periods, the surgery should not be coincided with this period.
- The breast is evaluated by imaging methods (USG Mammography).
- If there is breast cancer in the family, it should be reported to the doctor.
Breast reduction surgery in Antalya process
- During the procedure performed under general anesthesia, the main purpose is to remove the excess tissue that causes excessive weight, as well as to bring the nipple to the ideal height and raise the breast at the same time, making the nipple circumference into a regular circle and reducing its diameter to the ideal size.
- Although surgical techniques in which the relationship between the nipple and milk ducts are not disrupted are primarily preferred, surgical techniques in which this relationship is disrupted may be required in some large breasts.
- The duration of the operation also varies between 2-4 hours, depending on the technique used.
After breast reduction surgery in Antalya
- The patient begins to feel the comfort of getting rid of the weight from the first evening and at the same time gains an upright and lively breast as in his youth.
- Contrary to what is expected, the patient is kept in the hospital for one night in the postoperative period, which is spent with very small pains.
- In some limited reduction surgeries, recovery is fast and normal activities can be returned immediately after the procedure, while this process may be prolonged depending on the condition of the removed tissue in very large breasts.
- The patient, who returns to his daily life from the next day, does not feel even the slight pain that may be caused by the surgery, with the relief of getting rid of the burden.
- Although it is closed with aesthetic sutures, the most negative side of the operation is the scars that will perhaps become obscure over time. Likewise, the location and length of the scars that will occur depending on the technique also change. While the surgical scars are more obvious in the first months, they become better from the sixth month.
- The patient, whose life comfort has increased tremendously, not only becomes socially comfortable, but also becomes a completely different person with the relief of getting rid of the burden he has been carrying for years.
What techniques are used in breast reduction procedure?
Liposuction: This method is a procedure involving the removal of excess fat tissue in the breast. It is usually preferred for the surgery of breasts that are not too large. It is a technique applied in cases where a small amount of reduction is required. If you have voluminous breasts and your sagging is excessive, this method will not be the right method. To get information about liposuction methods, you can read our laser liposuction and vaser liposuction articles.
Method Applied from the Nipple: In this method, in order to perform the procedure, the part called the dark areola that surrounds it along with the nipple located in the middle of the breast is removed by cutting it into a circle. After the procedure that should be applied to the breast is applied from this area, that is, excess tissues are removed and the breast is given a new shape, the removed nipple is sewn back to this area and the procedure is completed.
Vertical (Lollipop) Reduction: With this technique, it is a method that is applied by starting from around your areos and making a straight incision under the chest. It is mostly applied in cases where moderate reduction is required.
Reduction with an Inverted T-Shaped Incision: In this method, the incisions are the same as the incision made in the shape of a lollipop, but another straight incision is made under the breast. This method is also used more often when the breast volume is large and there is an asymmetric condition.
How is breast reduction surgery performed?
After the procedures that must be performed before breast reduction surgery are completed, the procedure is performed when the patient is ready for surgery.
Breast reduction surgery is performed using general anesthesia or sedation method according to the patient's condition. If the patient's anxiety level is high, sedation is preferred.
After the patient is put to sleep with anesthesia, incisions are made from the nipple, around the breast and under the breast. The operation takes about 2 hours. Depending on the breast size, this period may vary.
After the incision is made, excess fat and skin tissues are removed. Later, the breasts are reshaped and the incisions are closed in a way that suits the aesthetic appearance.
If the breast size is large, this also affects the shape of the incision that will be made during breast reduction surgery. According to this condition, an inverted t-shaped incision opens in the breast.
When breast reduction is performed, it is often tried to maintain the position of the nipple, but in people with excessively large breasts, the ends of the breasts are removed somewhat by placing them in the appropriate position.
Recovery process after Turkey breast reduction
Since the procedure is performed using general anesthesia after Turkey boob reduction, there is no pain during the operation. However, when the effect of the anesthesia wears off, mild pain begins to appear. However, this situation should not worry you, although you have had an operation that is not difficult, as a result you will have just come out of a surgical operation, this is very normal.
Your doctor will definitely have prescribed your painkillers and other medications that you need to use during this period. It is normal to experience mild pain for a few days. It is a condition that can be overcome with painkillers. It is very important to use the medications recommended by your plastic surgeon on time and regularly.
Swelling and bruising will be seen in the first 3 days after turkey boob reduction. These will diminish over time and disappear completely. In the first days, stay away from activities that will tire you and spend this time resting.
On the fourth day, your bandages can be opened. It depends a bit on your doctor. It can also be opened on the 3rd day. The image you will encounter may not make you happy. But don't worry, you will have much better looking breasts in the future. You just have to have a little patience.
At the end of a week, your halves will be better. You can start taking a shower. In addition, using a scar cream recommended by your plastic surgeon after the wounds begin to close will minimize the postoperative scars.
After a week, you can slowly return to your normal life. You should avoid heavy exercise and sports until full recovery is achieved. Starting such physical activities after 3 to 4 weeks will ensure that your post-operative process is successful.
You should not delay your regular doctor check-ups. It may take 1 to 1.5 months for your breasts to fully heal. It takes 6 to 1 years for the chest shape to settle completely.
During the healing period, you should use a surgical bra recommended by your doctor. This is an important detail. It will contribute to the shaping of the breasts.
How much does breast reduction surgery cost?
The information obtained from the phone and the internet environment can be misleading about breast reduction surgery prices. If you want to learn a clear price on this issue, you will first have to be examined. Because one of the most important factors in determining the prices of breasts reduction is the size of the breasts. How much texture will be removed from the breasts and what procedures to be performed on the breasts can only be understood after the examination of a specialist doctor.
In addition, the fact that the clinic to be performed is sufficient in terms of hardware and the distance of the clinic to you is an important factor in changing the cost. Anesthesia form, plastic surgeon's experience and technique to be applied are effective in determining the prices of reduction surgery. Our clinic will meet your expectations both in terms of both experienced surgeons and sufficient equipment at every point. Bora Yücel, one of the experienced surgeons, to be examined and for free consultation and contact us. Without wasting time and make your appointment. We are waiting for our clinic in Turkey.
Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Reduction
The advantages provided after boob reduction Antalya are as follows;
- A more aesthetic appearance is obtained.
- Breasts are proportional to the body structure.
- The problem is eliminated at the origin of back, waist, shoulder and neck pain caused by breast size.
- The person gets rid of the humpback appearance.
- Sports, exercise or activity becomes easy.
- It makes a positive effect on one's psychology and increases self -confidence.
Complications and risks that can be experienced during every surgical procedure can also be seen in boob reduction surgery. Some of the risks and complications that can be experienced are as follows;
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Clot disposal
- Heart attack
- Blood pressure rise
- Bruising on the breasts
- Swelling in the breasts
- Numbness in the nipples
- Scar
- Asymmetry between the two breasts
- Opening in the incision areas
- Closure of milk ducts
- Inability to breastfeed
- Breast necrosis
These risks and complications are rare.
How long the procedure will take depends on the size of the breast. The procedure, which takes 2 to 2.5 hours on average, can take up to 4 hours if the breasts are large.
It is not a painful procedure. There is tenderness for a few days after the surgery. Sudden arm movements and coughing can cause mild pain.
If breast reduction surgery has been successful, it will not have a negative effect on breastfeeding function. Whether the breastfeeding function is damaged or not is directly proportional to the success of the surgery. After an unsuccessful surgery, the milk ducts may be damaged and the person may lose their breastfeeding function. Choosing an experienced surgeon is very important in this regard.
After breastfeeding is completed, time is needed for the breasts to return to their normal size. Approximately 6 months should be waited for the breasts to return to their normal sizes.
Although some exercise movements are mentioned as a non-surgical breast reduction method, they do not fully meet the expectations. Breast reduction surgery is the most effective method for reducing large breasts, both in terms of aesthetic appearance and health.
These surgeries are mostly performed in combination when needed.
We know that factors such as excessive weight gain and loss, childbirth and breastfeeding are effective in the growth of breasts. Therefore, you should avoid excessive weight changes after breast reduction surgery. If you are considering a child again, you should postpone your breast reduction surgery until after delivery. These conditions may cause your breasts to grow back after surgery. Other than that, regrowth of the breasts is usually not seen.
This situation is directly proportional to the success of the surgery. If you have entrusted yourself to a successful physician for the operation, your milk ducts will not be damaged.
After the surgery, you should have your check-ups as often as determined by your doctor , depending on the case. Usually, once-a-month check-ups will suffice until recovery is complete. Over time, checks can be made at longer intervals.
Breast reduction in men is generally known as gynecomastia surgery. This is done to reduce breast growth in men. Surgical intervention is performed by removing or reducing the breast tissue.
- Breast reduction operation can be performed on women of all age groups who have larger and sagging breasts compared to their body size.
- After the breast reduction operation, the breasts do not return to their original shape, but slight enlargement may occur due to general weight gain.
- Breast reduction surgery certainly does not cause the development of breast cancer and does not increase the risk of developing cancer. On the contrary, since the breast tissue shrinks, the tissue that is likely to become cancer decreases and indirectly provides a protective effect.