When is the perfect time to have a breast reduction?

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Many women consider having a breast reduction surgery due to the annoyances, inconveniences and health problems that the size of a large breast can generate. Nevertheless, many women also consider when is the perfect time to carry it out. This is due to the fact that they may be at a vital moment in which the breast can continue to grow, they may consider giving birth again at any given moment... All these doubts may arise and many patients are not sure when to take the step.

The breast reduction surgery operation is the one that is performed in patients to whom the size of the breasts generates discomfort and difficulty performing daily activities. In addition, some women experience health problems derived from the weight of the chest, such as: contractures or back, neck and shoulder injuries.

For this reason there are breast reduction operations in which volume and tissue are removed from the breasts. this operation will manage to find a balanced size and in harmony with the rest of the body.

What does breast reduction surgery consist of?

Breast reduction surgery consists of a surgical intervention through which excess fat, skin and excess breast tissue are removed. To perform this intervention, general anesthesia will be applied.

During the intervention, the surgeon in charge will two incisions in each of the breasts. They will be made at the bottom to prevent them from being visible later. Through these incisions, the specialist surgeon in charge will extract the excess fat and breast tissue in order to eliminate it. Also excess skin will be removed once the fat and tissue have been removed.

After this, the breast will be remodeled so that both the nipple and the areola are remodeled and are at the right height. In case of very large breasts, a mastopexy may also be performed to, at the same time, raise the chest and make it look elevated and stylized, in harmony with the rest of the body.

Once the intervention is done, some dressings and a bandage will be placed on the breasts to promote drainage during the first hours. After the first day, and at least during the first 15 days, the patient will need to wear a postoperative bra.

Postoperative garments favor optimal final results as they offer support and firmness on the breasts, preventing contraindications from arising.. In addition, it also helps the body to adapt to new changes. that have been made in our body.

During the postoperative period of chest surgery, the patient should keep calm at home for the first few weeks to ensure a good recovery.

It is recommended that during this time do not perform physical activities, sports and even daily activities that may compromise the intervened area, to thus avoid the risk of injury or accident that can spoil the final results.

When and for which patients is breast reduction recommended?

Breast reduction surgery, in addition to having an aesthetic purpose, in most patients is performed for aspects that have to do with physical and emotional health and well-being, since too large breasts can also cause self-esteem problems in the patient, in addition to all the physical discomforts.

Therefore, this type of intervention is recommended for all people who are not comfortable with their breast size and want to change it. Especially those who also suffer from other pathologies such as:

severe pain on the back, shoulders and/or neck
nerve problems caused by poor back posture due to the weight of the breasts
Rashes under the breasts due to skin friction and sweat
Recurrent infections of breast sebaceous cysts

In addition to correcting these physical pathologies, breast reduction will restore the patient's self-esteem and self-confidence, due to the change in body and the asymmetry of their breasts in body harmony.

Although the surgery is designed for anyone who wants it, it is advisable to wait until the age of 20 in adult women, since the growth of the breasts must have stopped completely. In this way, we ensure that the results are definitive. It is also recommended for women who plan to be mothers in the future who are waiting for the birth of the baby, since the breasts can grow and undergo changes during the months of pregnancy and breastfeeding.

If you want to receive more information about breast reduction surgery,Do not hesitate to contact us! In Mamma Surgery, the breast surgery portal, we will be happy to answer all your questions.