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Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) is a revitalizing surgery aimed at improving the quality of life of female patients. Many members of the fair sex dream of a large and lush bust, however, there are girls who want the exact opposite. In addition to its unaesthetics, overly large breasts become the cause of daily discomfort, back pain and health problems. In such cases, the right solution is to resort to the help of a plastic surgeon.
ANATOMY
The mammary gland is an external secretion organ consisting of subcutaneous fatty tissue and glandular tissue. The size of the bust is largely determined by the amount of adipose tissue in the body. A decrease in the glandular component and an increase in the volume of adipose tissue are a consequence of age-related changes in the mammary gland. As a consequence, the volume of the breast increases and its shape changes. In addition, body weight plays an important role. It is no secret that overweight girls have large breasts and vice versa. There are exceptions to this rule, but in most cases this is the case.
The formation of mammary glands begins in adolescence, but the process of development does not stop throughout life. The enlargement of mammary glands during puberty, as well as during pregnancy, occurs under the influence of hormones. Excessive breast enlargement is a consequence of an improper reaction of glandular tissue to the effect of biologically active substances. Enlargement of the mammary glands is considered one of the symptoms of pituitary adenoma.
PRECAUTIONS
Breast reduction is performed at larger sizes (5 and more), but it is also necessary to take into account the individual characteristics of the patient. If the girl is small in stature and has an asthenic physique, then in such cases the procedure can be performed at size 4.
In medical practice, such a condition as gigantomastia is observed. It is associated with a violation of the formation of the mammary glands, and manifests itself in constant pain in the cervical and thoracic spine.
Young mothers also turn to the services of a plastic surgeon when, after natural breastfeeding, large breasts begin to sag and lose their original shape.
PREOPERATIVE PERIOD
Before the operation, it is necessary to undergo a consultation with a mammologist and a number of tests, including both laboratory and instrumental methods. When talking to the doctor, the patient is familiarized with the options for the procedure, as well as learn about the risks and possible consequences. In the preoperative period, a mammographic study of the breast is carried out, anthropometric data are measured, as well as with the patient negotiated all the details of the operation. The method of surgical intervention depends on the patient’s age, skin condition, shape and size of the breast.
Breast reduction and lift should be performed in conjunction with nipple correction to achieve greater aesthetics.
OPERATION
Breast reduction aims to correct several problems
- Removal of the «excess» fat and glandular component.
- Nipple resurfacing.
- Elimination of overstretched skin.
It should not be forgotten that all of the above goals are set to create visual aesthetics. At the same time, the surgeon needs to preserve the normal blood supply and innervation of the mammary glands.
Breast reduction is a complex surgery that requires excision of large areas of glandular and fatty tissue. With such an extensive intervention, a large wound surface is formed, which can cause complications. But despite this resection mammoplasty is worth the risk.
In Western countries, it is understood that excessively large breasts lead to spinal problems (hernia, osteochondrosis), and therefore this manipulation belongs to the recovery and is performed at the expense of the insurance company.
Resection mammoplasty is performed under general anesthesia and lasts between 90-180 minutes. The duration of the operation depends on the technique chosen by the surgeon and the complexity of the clinical case. In the postoperative period in the surgical wound can be installed drainage, for washing and prevention of purulent complications.
REHABILITATION PERIOD
In the first time after surgery, patients complain of slight soreness, swelling and lividity of the skin. To combat this, the doctor prescribes painkillers, heparin ointment and antibiotics to prevent infectious complications. Also during the recovery period it is mandatory to wear compression underwear.
BREAST REDUCTION: COST
The price varies depending on several factors:
- Individual characteristics of the body.
- Complexity of the chosen surgical technique.
- The course of the rehabilitation period.
The average cost is around 4,700 Euros.
Like any other surgery, breast reduction requires sufficient qualifications and experience of the specialist. Our center «Clinics of Germany» has knowledge about the real rating of each plastic surgeon in Munich. Along with high-tech equipment of Munich clinics and modern methods of performing operations, the high qualification of our surgeons makes it possible to achieve the desired results for each patient.