Breast Reduction and breast liftsurgery

Indicated for patients with disproportionate and/or large breasts, associated with discomfort and excessive weight, with postural interference in daily activities, back pain and limitation for physical exercises.

It benefits patients from all ages, and in certain young people with excessive growth, the so-called juvenile hypertrophy. In the case of patients who have not yet gestated, it is essential to preserve the anatomy for later breastfeeding.

 

THE SURGERY

Local anesthesia and intravenous sedation is used in most cases. If you have very large breasts, a general anesthesia is administered. Infiltration of local anesthesia in the glands keeps you free of pain after waking up from your procedure.

 

The scars will be placed around the areolas, vertically and in the mammary fold. The size varies according to the larger amount of skin to be resected. The glandular reduction is done to obtain a breast cone well positioned in the chest, treating the tendency of breast fall. Liposuction is associated to reduce fat deposits on the sides of the chest and armpits. Technical options have evolved to provide a better shape, using parts of the breast itself to fill a more rounded upper pole, maintaining the projection. In selected cases, the incision can be reduced only vertically, and more rarely only periareolar.

 

Inpatient first night or outpatient depends on your clinical conditions.

 

RECOVERY

In the first week, it is important to rest at home, to avoid opening your arms more than 90 degrees, and to have someone wash your hair in the first 15 days, when will also be able to drive.

 

It is recommended to wear a bra during the day and night for the first 15 days, with a gradual release. In general, the daytime use of a bra must take place for 30 days.

 

After 60 days, you will be released to practice sports such as games. Walks and some exercises are possible after 20 days.

 

Solar exposure of the operated area is contraindicated during the first 2 months.

 

The scars fade over the months. In general they improve after 6 months, but they may have redness for a longer period and require longer treatment.

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BREAST LIFT

Recommendation:

Indicated to correct pending breasts or "drooping breasts" that still have an adequate volume or less than the desired volume after breastfeeding, weight loss, or due to age atrophy. The use of silicone ;implants may be indicated concomitantly with mastopexy, if there is little glandular tissue to lift and fill a satisfactory breast cone.

 

Tuberous breasts are changes modifications to the breast shape of young patients, which results in breasts with large and disproportionate areolas, associated to the absence of a gland at the bottom and a very narrow base for the breast. It requires a different treatment, preserving the ducts for future breastfeeding, mastopexy and breast implants with reduced periareolar; if necessary, vertical incisions are used.

 

The surgery is performed under local anesthesia and sedation, lasting from 2 to 3 hours and requiring hospital overnight stay. The scars can only be areolar and vertical, or with a small lateral extension in the mammary fold, the “L” scar. The nipple complex is repositioned higher in the chest. Innervation and mammary ducts are preserved during the replacement of the glandular portion, sculpting a more pleasant and filled breast. Surplus skin and fat are removed.

 

 

PROCEDURE AFTER-CARE

In the first week, it is important to rest at home, to avoid opening your arms more than 90 degrees and to have someone wash your hair in the first 2 weeks. Drive is allowed after 12 to 14 days.

 

It is recommended to wear a bra, during day and night for the first 15 days, gradually releasing its use. In general, the daytime use is for 30 days.

 

You will be release to play sports such as games after 60 days. You will be able to have walks and practice some local exercises after 20 days.

 

Sun exposure of the operated area is contraindicated during the first 2 months.

 

The scars fade over the months. In general they improve after 6 months, but they may have redness for a longer period and require longer treatment.