Breast Reduction

Extremely large breasts are usually structural, but can also occur after excessive weight gain. It can cause many health problems as well as cause aesthetic problems. Patients generally complain of neck and shoulder pain, neck and shoulder pain, neck hernia, nerve compression due to hernia and numbness in the hand, back pain, postural disorders, diaper rash under the breast and bra marks, as well as enlarged breasts. Surgical reduction of the breasts provides a significant reduction in both aesthetic and health problems of the patient and a significant increase in the quality of life.
Preoperatively, mammography and breast USG examinations should be performed in patients younger than 35 years of age. Mammography is recommended at an earlier age in patients at high risk. In some cases, further examination methods may be required.
The aim of breast reduction surgery is to move the nipple up to where it should be, to reduce the size of the breast and shape the breast, and to remove the excess skin. Drawings are made after pre-operative photography and measurements. The operation takes 3-4 hours on average, depending on the condition of the breast. After the surgery, special tapes are attached to the incisions and a corset bra is worn. This corset or sports bra is required to be worn for 3-4 weeks. The patient has drains and the drains are removed after 12-24 hours. Early mobilization after surgery is very important to prevent clotting and accelerate healing. The average hospital stay is 1 day. After the patient is discharged, he can take a shower thanks to special bands.