Breast reduction

The surgery

Breast reduction is done under general anesthesia. Depending on the case complexity, it takes between 2 and 3 hours. There are many techniques, but the most used is the one when an anchor shaped incision is done following the natural breast curves. The extra skin is removed and the nipple and areola are moved higher following a pre made drawing. At the same time, the breast tissue is separated from the pectoral muscle, the excess tissue and fat is removed and the breast is fixed into the new position with non resorbable stitches. Liposuction can be used for the subtraction of fat from the armpit. A circular scar around the areola, a vertical scar from the areola to the breast cease and one scar in the cease will result. A small tube may be placed in each breast to drain off blood and fluids for 24 hours.

Post surgery hospitalization

Hospitalization lasts for about 1-2 days, during which antibiotics are given to the patient. The patient will wear an elastic garment outside the normal garment. In the first days after the surgery the breasts will be swollen and painful.