Breast Reduction

There may be aggravation and sagging of breast tissue after dieting or due to breastfeeding.

This condition causes neck and back pain, hunchback, skin irritation-itching-redness, numbness in the arms, inability to breathe easily and restriction of social life.

With breast reduction surgery, excess breast tissue is removed, the sagging breast is straightened, and the nipples are moved to the appropriate point according to the person's height and body structure.

Before the operation

women who have reached the age of 18, have the above-mentioned complaints, and do not have any disabilities in general anesthesia can have this surgery.

During the examination, the size of the breasts, the length of the sagging, symmetry and body structure are evaluated and the amount of reduction desired by the patient is learned. The surgical technique to be applied is determined.

Breast USG is performed on all patients over the age of 40 before surgery. Such imaging reports will be necessary to detect breast masses and for postoperative follow-up.

Preoperative preparation;

You should definitely mention your previous surgeries, chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, goiter, any medication or food allergies, medications that you have to use, if any, and if you have breast cancer or diseases in your family

Hospital and Operating Room process

You should not eat or drink anything for 8 hours before the operation. Your results are evaluated by an anesthesiologist, and if there are no obstacles, your surgery can be performed. The average duration of surgery is 2 hours.

Appropriate antibiotic and painkiller treatment is planned for you in the postoperative service. You will be discharged the next day after your control examination.

After surgery, a drain is inserted to Decontaminate fluid and leak blood between tissues. According to the amount of incoming liquid 3.the drains are removed on the day.

You should use the collector medical bra for at least 4 weeks.