Some women with very heavy breasts experience health and emotional problems such as chronic back and neck pain, difficulty doing physical activity and loss of confidence. Breast augmentation, despite what comes to mind, is not just a cosmetic surgery, but a surgery for medical purposes .
Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammaplasty, is a procedure to remove excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size more in proportion with your body and to alleviate the discomfort associated with excessively large breasts (macromastia).Disproportionately large breasts can cause both physical and emotional distress for patients. Patients with macromastia may experience physical discomfort resulting from the weight of their breasts. The resulting pain can make it challenging for some patients to perform common physical activities. Along with the physical ailments of macromastia, some patients may suffer from emotional distress or more significant mental health problems as a result of their large breasts.Although breast reduction is often performed to address medical issues, patients who do not have the symptoms of macromastia but are unhappy with the size of their breasts can still pursue breast reduction as an aesthetic procedure. Patients choosing to undergo breast reduction surgery for cosmetic reasons may cite any number of factors, including social stigmas and wardrobe concerns .
Breast reduction surgery is meant for women who have large breasts and want to resolve issues such as :
Breast reduction surgery generally isn't recommended if you :
You can have breast reduction surgery at any age — sometimes even as a teenager. But if your breasts aren't yet fully developed, you might need a second surgery later in life .
You might postpone breast reduction surgery if you have certain future plans, such as :
Cost is one of the most important factors that people may or may not decide to have breast reduction surgery. Therefore, a country that offers high quality treatment at affordable prices will work for anyone seeking breast surgery.
Due to the high exchange rate of the dollar against the Iranian rial, this country now provides affordable medical services. You can have breast reduction surgery for about $ 2,500 to $ 4,000 in Iran. This includes all medical expenses such as surgeon expenses, hospital expenses, anesthesia, postoperative follow-up and the like
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Breast reduction surgery is usually performed through incisions on your breasts with surgical removal of the excess fat, glandular tissue and skin.In some cases, excess fat may be removed through liposuction in conjunction with the excision techniques described below. If breast size is largely due to fatty tissue and excess skin is not a factor, liposuction alone may be used in the procedure for breast reduction.The technique used to reduce the size of your breasts will be determined by your individual condition, breast composition, amount of reduction desired, your personal preferences and the surgeon's advice .
Step 1 – Anesthesia
Medications are administered for your
comfort during breast reduction surgery. The choices include intravenous
sedation and general anesthesia. Your doctor will recommend the best
choice for you.
Step 2 – The incision
Incision options include:
The incision lines that remain are visible and permanent scars, although usually well concealed beneath a swimsuit or bra .
Step 3 – Removing tissue and repositioning
After the incision
is made, the nipple (which remains tethered to its original blood and
nerve supply) is then repositioned. The areola is reduced by excising
skin at the perimeter, if necessary.Underlying breast tissue is
reduced, lifted and shaped. Occasionally, for extremely large pendulous
breasts, the nipple and areola may need to be removed and transplanted
to a higher position on the breast (free nipple graft).
Step 4 – Closing the incisions
The
incisions are brought together to reshape the now smaller breast.
Sutures are layered deep within the breast tissue to create and support
the newly shaped breasts; sutures, skin adhesives and/or surgical tape
close the skin. Incision lines are permanent, but in most cases will
fade and significantly improve over time.
Step 5 – See the results
The results of your breast reduction surgery are immediately visible.
The operation typically takes about 2-3
hours depending on different factors including the operation techniques
and the breasts anatomy. Generally, the surgery itself is a walk in walk
out procedure, meaning that patients are allowed to go home on the same
day of the surgery
After the operation, the breasts will be
covered with dressings. Two plastic tubes may be attached to your
breasts to take out the extra fluid/blood. This may last for one or two
days
Breast reduction surgery has the same risks as any other type of major surgery — bleeding, infection and an adverse reaction to the anesthesia. Other possible risks include :
Your plastic surgeon will likely
Before breast reduction surgery, you might also be asked to :
Ask your surgeon whether you'll be able to go home the day of the surgery or whether you'll need to spend a night in the hospital. Arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery or when you leave the hospital .
Immediate after Surgery:
For the first days or week after surgery:
After that:
Successful breast reduction surgery can relieve pain in your upper back, neck and shoulders. It might also increase your ability to participate in physical activities and promote a more positive self-image. Although you'll see results immediately, remember that it can take months for the swelling to completely go down and the surgical scars to fade. The final result is generally permanent — although breast shape and size can change due to factors such as aging and weight gain or loss .
Incisions made for breast reduction surgery The typical anchor-shaped incision in breast reduction surgery allows the surgeon to remove excess breast tissue, fat and skin and raise the nipple and areola, as shown on top. After the excess tissue is removed, the surgeon brings the skin underneath the breast together with stitches, as shown at bottom .
