Reduction mammoplasty

Preparation for breast reduction surgery

Reduction mammoplasty in Kyiv is one of the correction options, which is among the popular areas of plastic surgery. It begins with the patient’s admission and preparation. The doctor conducts the necessary examinations, prescribes tests.

Reduction mammoplasty is aimed at reducing the volume of skin and fatty tissues. Indications for the procedure are:

• Psychological discomfort. Macromastia (enlargement of one or two mammary glands) can have unpleasant effects in everyday life.
• Pain syndrome. Large mammary glands put a considerable load on the musculoskeletal system.
• Unpleasant sensations when wearing underwear.
• Negative consequences of excessive shape – diaper rash, irritation in the lower part of the chest.
• Breast ptosis. Breast sagging due to lactation and feeding, the consequences of age-related tissue degradation.
• Gigantomastia. Abnormal growth of breast tissue, which manifests itself in their extraordinary size.

The following criteria are contraindications to the procedure:

• pregnancy, breastfeeding period;
• patient’s age;
• comorbidities of the endocrine system;
• neoplastic tumors.

For each patient of the HBMedical center, specialists apply an individual approach. This guarantees an ideal result at the end of the procedure.

Breast reduction surgery at HBMedical

The standard duration of the correction is up to 3 hours. The operation is performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon first applies navigation markings on the mammary glands. It is necessary for orienting the incisions.

Reduction mammoplasty techniques:

• Vertical technique. The correction is used for minor breast enlargements.
• Anchor technique. An effective technique used for gigantomastia. During this operation, a significant area of ​​excess tissue is excised.
• Breast reduction with liposuction. A surgical technique that focuses on removing excess fat cells.

The choice of correction method is based on the current condition of the patient’s mammary glands. Reduction mammoplasty is often combined with a breast lift.

Rehabilitation after breast reduction surgery

The first 2 days the patient is in the hospital. During this period, there may be discomfort in the chest, which is corrected with painkillers.

Stages of rehabilitation:

• Up to 14 days. During this period, the woman must visit a doctor to monitor the stitches and bandage. If healing is going well, the stitches are removed at the end of the second week.
• 1-2 months. The patient is shown constant wearing of compression underwear. Swelling and pain gradually subside. Bruises disappear in a few weeks.
• 2-6 months. The final formation of the shape of the mammary glands. During this period, the swelling practically disappears.
• From 6 to 12 months. Scar healing. Physical activity is allowed (controlled).

Contact HBMedical specialists in Kyiv. We use certified correction methods and a modern approach to reduction mammoplasty. The cost of breast reduction surgery will be calculated after the patient is examined by a doctor.

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