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The breast reduction is one of the cosmetic surgery operations most demanded in today's society. In the most serious cases, such as breast hypertrophy wave gigantomastia, the operation expenses can be fully covered by the Social Security, but for this, a series of assumptions must be given:
- First, the patient must experience severe and constant back pain, neck pain, shoulder tension or other pathologies related to breast overweight.
- In addition, it will be necessary that the nipples reach 30 or 35 centimeters and the bra size is approximately 105/110, which would correspond to a clear case of gigantomastia.
- There are times when the size does not cause pain, and the nipples do not reach these dimensions, but the late development of the breasts, poor formation and sagging of the breasts can cause psychological problems related to body aesthetics. In the most serious cases in which this pathology can lead to serious psychological problems, breast reduction may also be covered by Social Security.
Once we have reached this point, and being aware that we are going to go through this process, it is important to know everything about the postoperative period of a breast reduction, that's why from the Mamma Surgery Portal We bring you a series of factors that you have to take into account in a postoperative.
Hours after the operation; tiredness, bleeding, and drains
Breast reduction surgery is a long operation, which usually lasts between 3 and 5 hours, according to breast size. Therefore, the most common is, after surgery, to stay at least one night under hospitalization, to check the tolerance to the intake of liquids and solids.
Breast reduction can cause quite pronounced bleeding in the operating room, so it is common to feel exhaustion, fatigue, and experience rises of fever, all caused by the stress on the body during the operation. To avoid pain and other discomfort the doctor will prescribe analgesics Y antibiotics.
Another of the most common questions regarding breast reduction is the issue of drains. Yes, after the intervention the most common thing is to carry drains to remove blood, fluids, seromas, etc. As the hospital admission will only be for a few hours, on the return home the drains will also accompany us, which will have to be disinfected daily and clean to avoid any infection. There will be two for each chest. The first is extracted after the first three days, while the other will wait until the first week to extract it.
Post-surgical bras, physical activity and a return to the routine
If you have informed yourself a little about this whole process you will have already heard the need of the sports bras in a breast reduction postoperative. These types of garments are recommended to support the breasts and avoid pain. These should be wide, strong and without rings. The appropriate size will be indicated by the doctor. In addition, it will be necessary to use it both during the day and at night, also to hold the gauze and dressings.
Regarding the physical exerciseIt all depends on the type of exercise we are talking about. It will not be possible no physical activity for at least the first four to six weeksThis will be assessed by the doctor in the check-ups. But, even if physical activity is limited, it will be possible to return to work routine after two weeks, if recovery is optimal and if at work you can avoid any movement that involves raising your arms or physical efforts. For this you will have to wait at least a month.
You must bear in mind that the pectoral area that joins the arms with the chest can cause a lot of pain if we force it ahead of time. For the return to the full sports activity will have to wait two months and it will be necessary to test the body little by little, paying attention to how it reacts at all times.
Scars, complications and revisions
The scars in this type of operations they are unavoidable And although the professionals always try to leave a mark as fine and imperceptible as possible, it is something that will remain as proof of the surgery and what will be necessary to attend for your correct recovery.
The first and as with all brands of this type you must have a lot watch out for the sun. It is also interesting to use antiseptics and hydrate them very well. Usually you are scars has a good evolution, and reduce their visibility over the years, but you can try applying creams or oils, such as rosehip, for best results.
It will be necessary to go to a series of reviews to check the state of the breasts and the evolution of the postoperative period. In total we talk about some four revisions: The first one week after surgery. The second two weeks later. The third three months after the operation and finally a fourth review that will be after six months, in which it is checked how the breasts have reacted to the surgery and it is confirmed that everything is still in order and the patient has complied with medical prescriptions indicated to date.
As for complications, they can occur as with all surgeries or operations. You must take special care to prevent scars from opening, which can greatly delay the healing process. Another of the most feared complications is the suffering of the areola-nipple complex, related to the final appearance of the breasts.
If you want to know a little more about breast reduction or any similar surgery, do not hesitate to contact with us. From our Mamma Surgery Portal we want to help you in what we can.
