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The reduction mammoplasty or breast reduction, is a surgical operation, which aims to reduce the current size of the patient's breasts. Most of the women who decide to undergo this intervention is because they suffer back or neck problems due to being a considerable size of breasts, so it is a good way to end this worry.
How is breast reduction surgery?
The operation is Long duration, usually lasts between 3 and 4 hours. It consists of removing grease, breast tissue and also skin with the aim of obtaining more breasts firm and light. It can be done from around 18 years of age, once the woman has fully developed. During the entire surgical procedure, the patient is subjected to a general anesthesia. The patient should undergo certain tests before surgery, such as X-rays, analyzes, etc.
How is the preoperative of breast reduction?
To guarantee success of the operation and achieving a good result is key for the patient to follow the surgeon's instructions and prepare adequately for the intervention. As we have indicated previously, a series of tests will have to be performed, such as blood tests, an electrocardiogram and several others depending on the features of each patient.
The patient must inform the professionals of her health condition, if you take any medication routinely, if you smoke and how much per day, as well as other information that may be of interest to the surgeon. However, if the patient smokes, it is recommended to stop the three weeks prior to the operation, as it can alter blood flow, causing poor healing.
Who is the ideal patient for breast reduction?
One of the ideal patients for reduction mammoplasty would be the young women, who have breasts of a considerable size and that this volume can cause discomfort and give back and neck problems
Another typical patient would be old people, which after breastfeeding have increased her breast, exceeding the average and causing pain in the same way to young women.
How is the postoperative period of breast reduction?
The postoperative period is different in each patient, but most of the time the operation includes a night in the hospital if it was performed in the afternoon, if the intervention was performed first thing in the morning, you may be discharged that same day . Before leaving the hospital, professionals will change the bandage for a bra postoperative that you will have to wear for about three or four weeks.
The first days you may feel some pain and discomfort that would be calmed with analgesics and anti-inflammatories and the first weeks it is advisable not to make any kind of physical effort, but once these weeks pass, the patient can do life with total normality.
Typically, the hospital stay includes one night and is less than 24 hours, being able to discharge in occasions the same day of the intervention. Before discharge, the bandage is changed for a specific bra, which will cover the affected areas and must be worn during the following three or four weeks. Once home, the patient can lead a normal life with moderation and common sense except sports and strong physical exercises in the first days. Will be prescribed antibiotics to avoid infection and analgesics and anti-inflammatory to reduce post-operative discomfort.
With this operation of breast reduction, The patient will enjoy a quality of life that she could not before, eliminating back pain and avoiding the formation of contractures. In addition, you will achieve a firmer chest and in accordance with the proportions of your body.
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