Breast Reduction

Breast reduction

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فبراير 12, 2023

Body plastic Surgery

It is a surgical procedure performed on women who suffer from functional or cosmetic problems due to breast enlargement or sagging . Excess fat, tissue, and skin are removed from the breast to match the body shape and improve the ability to lead a normal life and participate in sports and physical activities It requires a visit to a certified surgeon specializing in plastic surgery, especially in breast operations. The woman’s expectations must be realistic and accept the presence of surgical scars in the breast area.

Benefits

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1. By scar around the areola only in cases of a small reduction or lift 2. By a scar around the areola and a vertical scar on the breast. 3. By a scar around the areola, a vertical scar below it, and a horizontal scar below the breast , or what is known as the (inverted T)

before the operation

1. Complete laboratory examinations
2. Performing a breast ultrasound or mammogram for your medical record
3. Absence of tumors or bloody secretions from the breast
4. Explanation of the type of anesthesia used during surgery (general anesthesia)
5. You will be requested to stop any birth control pills or hormones
6. Medical history review
7. Mammography for women over 40
8. Stop smoking for at least four weeks
9. Breast examination and measurement
10. You will receive an explanation of the operation and the expected scars according to the case, its advantages and complications
11. Avoid using aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements to control bleeding during surgery
12. Be sure to tell your surgeon about a history of breast tumors and carcinomas in the family
13. Discuss your expectations for the size and shape of the breast after the operation What you should know Breast reduction is not recommended in

the following cases
1. Presence of lumps in the breast area and a family history of breast cancer 2. 2. Intense desire to breastfeed, as there is a 10 to 15% chance of not being able to do so 3. Having chronic diseases 4. Smoking 5. Obesity Surgery day 1. Follow the instructions of the anesthesiologist (fasting – taking medications, if any), taking into account rest and sleep before the operation 2. The patient can go home on the same day 3. Small tubes may be placed at the surgical site in the breast to drain fluids if necessary

After the operation

1. Temporary loss of sensation in the nipples or the skin around them (the areola) is expected in 10-15%. 2. It is normal to have a minor unnoticable difference between the size of the breasts because the breasts in terms of shape and consistency are siblings, not twins 3. The scars are visible immediately after the operation, and improve with time 4. It is expected that there will be wrinkling in the skin 5. There may be some temporary bruising

Postoperative instructions 1. Showering is allowed one day after the operation 2. It is normal to have a difference in the size of the breasts 3. It is recommended to walk for an hour a day to prevent strokes in the legs and lungs 4. Take only the treatments prescribed by the surgeon (antibiotics and analgesics). 5. Stop taking any treatment without the consent of the attending surgeon 6. Wearing a compression corset 7. Massage the area as instructed by the surgeon, if any When should I contact my surgeon after the surgery? 1. Bleeding 2. Inflammation and a high temperature 3. A change in the color of the areola 4. Severe change in the size of one breast 5. Fluid discoloration in the drain tube 6. Odor and secretions from the wound Appointment booking