Reducing mammoplasty is a surgery to reduce the size and volume of the breasts and is indicated when the woman has constant back and neck pain or has a curved torso, causing changes in the spine due to the weight of the breasts. However, this surgery can also be done for aesthetic reasons, especially when the woman does not like the size of her breasts and her self-esteem is affected.
Generally, surgery for breast reduction can be done from the age of 18, because in most cases, the breast is already fully developed and the recovery takes about 1 month, requiring the use of a bra during the day and the night.
In addition, the results of the surgery are better and the breast becomes more beautiful when in addition to the mammoplasty reductive the woman also performs mastopexy during the same procedure, which is another type of surgery and aims to lift the breast. Know the main options of plastic surgery for the breast.
Price
The price of reductive mammoplasty is about R $ 7, 000.00, when performed in private aesthetic clinics. However, it can also be done by SUS when surgery is necessary for health reasons, and can not be done by SUS for aesthetic purposes only.
How is breast reduction done?
Before performing breast reduction surgery, your doctor will recommend blood tests and mammograms and may also adjust the doses of some current medications and recommend avoiding medications such as aspirin, anti-inflammatories and natural remedies, because they may increase the bleeding in addition to recommend quitting smoking for about 1 month before.
The surgery is performed with general anesthesia, takes an average of 2 hours and, during the operation, the plastic surgeon:
- Perform cuts on the breast to remove excess fat, breast tissue and skin;
- Repositions the breast, and decreases the size of the areola;
- Give stitches or wear surgical glue to avoid scars.
In most cases, the woman has to be hospitalized for about 1 day to see if she is stable. See also how to reduce breasts without surgery.
How is recovery
After surgery, you may feel some pain. It is important to wear a supportive bra, both day and night, to lie on your stomach and take the painkillers prescribed by your doctor, such as Paracetamol or Tramadol.
Generally, stitches should be removed about 8 to 15 days after surgery and during this time you should lie down avoiding moving your arms and trunk excessively, not going to the gym or driving.
In some cases, the woman may still have a drain for about 3 days to drain any excess blood and fluid that may accumulate in the body, avoiding complications such as infection or seroma. Here's how to take care of the drains after surgery.
In the first 6 months after surgery, it is also advised to avoid heavier physical exercises, especially those involving arm movements such as lifting weights or bodybuilding, for example.
Does Breast Reduction Surgery Leave Scar?
Reduction mammoplasty can leave a small scar at the cut sites, usually around the breast, but the size of the scar varies with the size and shape of the breast and the surgeon's ability.
Some common types of scar can be "L", "I", "T" inverted or around the areola, as in the picture.
Most frequent complications
The risks of reducing mammoplasty are related to the general risks of any surgery, such as infection, bleeding, and reactions to anesthesia, such as tremors and headache.
In addition, loss of nipple sensitivity, sinus irregularities, stitch opening, keloid scarring, darkening or bruising may occur. Know the risks of plastic surgeries.
Surgery for removal of the breast in men
In the case of man, reductive mammoplasty is done in cases of gynecomastia, which is characterized by enlargement of the breasts in man and usually the amount of fat located in the chest region is usually removed. Understand gynecomastia and how the treatment is done.
