Breast reduction
Breast Reduction is a procedure performed on women who are dissatisfied with the size of their breasts, in case they have back and shoulder pain due to the weight of the breast. The result of the new size of the breast will depend on the patient's physical structure, as well as the patient's own desire, always maintaining a harmonious result between her new breast and her body.
What is there to know about Breast Reduction?
The consumption of medications that increase the risk of bleeding such as: aspirin, vitamin E, ginseng, as well as tobacco, alcohol, ginger tea, should be stopped at least two weeks before. The attending physician should be informed if he has suffered from fever or diarrhea in the previous days.
It is performed under general anesthesia or spinal block. There are multiple techniques, the surgeon having the freedom to use the one of his preference and with the one he considers will obtain better results. The scar can be vertical or anchor (inverted T). Excess skin and excess glandular tissue are removed and the areola-nipple is completely repositioned. The result is a smaller and harmonious breast with the physical texture of the patient.
The patient is discharged 12 to 24 hours after surgery, a post-surgical bra is placed for approximately 6 weeks, analgesics and antibiotics are indicated for 5-7 days, she should not make sudden efforts, not drive the first 3 weeks , perform local massages on the breast to improve prognosis and recovery.
The defined results are obtained after 4 months when the inflammatory process of healing sets in and the repositioned glandular tissue settles again.
The defined results are obtained after 4 months when the inflammatory process of healing sets in and the repositioned glandular tissue settles again.
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