Breast Reduction & Lift
Every woman wants to feel beautiful and comfortable in their own skin. If your breasts are too large in proportion to your body, you will probably experience difficulty in daily exercise, and be prone to back pain which ultimately may also affect your self-esteem. Breast reduction surgery may be the solution you are seeking.
During breast reduction surgery, excess breast tissue, fat, and skin are removed then reshaped to obtain proportionate and perky breasts.
Beyond the importance of the aesthetic result, this surgery will relieve symptoms such as back and shoulder pain as well as hygienic problems related to large and heavy breasts.
About the Procedure
The purpose of breast reduction surgery is to remove excess breast tissue mainly from the sides and less from the middle and the top area in order to achieve full, voluptuous cleavage after the surgery.
In order to achieve satisfying results, it is important to discuss expectations and it is recommended to bring pictures as an example for possible results. After taking all the necessary measurements, a full explanation of what results can be achieved will be discussed and what risks are involved in the surgery.
The procedure method chosen will be customized to the size and structure of the individual’s breast and the desired size breast will be adapted to their body shape. For best long-term results, it is advisable to reach your target weight before surgery.
As in any surgery, breast reduction surgery may cause bleeding, bruising, and has a risk of infection.
Regarding scarring, it is important to know that it varies from person to person and depends on several factors including your healing ability, blood flow to the area and genetics. For example, poor healing and wide and prominent scars are more typical in women who smoke. The scars will eventually become less prominent and fade in coloration within a few years following surgery.
כותרת סרטון הדר ישראלי מדברת על ניתוחי חזה
My Personal Tip:
Altering breast size is personal and the purpose of the surgery is initially to offer increased comfort and an improved self-image. It is especially important that you love your body.
As part of the preparation for surgery you will be required to provide lab results such as blood tests and undergo an ECG and chest x-rays. You will also need to provide breast imaging, a breast ultrasound and mammogram.
It is recommended to stop using blood thinners (such as Aspirin or Coumadin) at least two weeks before surgery.
It is important you disclose your medical history with me, including medications you are taking temporarily or permanently. If you are a smoker, it is recommended to stop smoking at least a month before and after surgery.
If you suffer from a blood clotting disorder, we will follow the advice of your Hematologist.
Incisions are made around the areola and in the lower part of the breast. In the case of exceptionally large breasts, another incision is made along the crease of the breast.
Excess fat and skin tissue is removed under the areola and nipple, and finally the breasts are reshaped, and the areola and nipple are stitched back in place.
In cases where the breasts are too large and sag a lift will also be performed, and the nipple is repositioned. This will be discussed into detail before the procedure if necessary.
If there are no complications, you will be released a few hours after the surgery.
During the first few days following surgery you may feel pain and swelling in the chest. This is a normal reaction and can be treated with OTC painkillers such as Paracetamol and Optalgin as needed.
Your breasts will be bandaged for the first two days. For optimal results a supportive sports bra must be worn for a month including at night..
It is important to avoid sport activities or carrying anything heavy for at least a month after surgery as well as sun exposure on the scars.
Results are noticeable shortly after the operation, but optimal results will be obtained six months to a year after surgery.
Questions and Answers
Between two to four hours.
According to the recommendation of doctors, if the breasts sag, cause chronic back, neck and shoulder pain due to their heavy weight or large unproportional size, you can undergo reduction surgery from the age of 18.
This procedure is also appropriate for women who suffer from poor posture, rashes in the lower fold of the breast or have difficulty in performing sport activities.
The surgery is also intended for young women before pregnancies and births who are not satisfied with their body structure. In over 85% of cases, breastfeeding is possible after the operation and sensitivity of the nipple remains.
As part of the preparation for surgery you will be required to provide lab results such as blood tests and undergo an ECG and chest x-rays. You will also need to provide breast imaging, a breast ultrasound and mammogram.
It is recommended to stop using blood thinners (such as Aspirin or Coumadin) at least two weeks before surgery.
It is important you disclose your medical history with me, including medications you are taking temporarily or permanently. If you are a smoker, it is recommended to stop smoking at least a month before and after surgery.
If you suffer from a blood clotting disorder, we will follow the advice of your Hematologist.
Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Excess breast tissue mainly from the sides and less from the middle and the top area is removed in order to achieve full, voluptuous cleavage after the surgery.
As with any surgery, there may be bleeding, bruising and small wounds around the nipples, which can be treated with antibiotic cream.
There is an extremely low risk of a rare complication causing necrosis of the areola or nipple or both. This complication is caused by the interruption of the blood vessels that supply the nipple and areola. This is more common among women who smoke, among women who suffer from various vascular problems and among women with extra-large and heavy breasts.
In such cases the areola and nipple can be reconstructed. The method I use retains the ability to breastfeed in over 85% of cases as well as the sensitivity of the nipples.
After surgery, permanent scars will remain. Reduced healing and wide and prominent scars are more typical in women who smoke. A slight asymmetry between the breasts may occur. A small number of women may suffer permanent loss of sensation in the nipples. There may be cases where the sensation returns a few months after surgery. Sometimes the opposite may occur and hypersensitivity of the nipple and areola will develop.
Usually you will be released home a few hours after surgery.
For mild pain, OTC painkillers such as Paracetamol and Optalgin should be taken as needed. Stronger painkillers will be prescribed if necessary.
The operated area will remain bandaged for two days, after which you will continue to wear a supportive sports bra, which is also worn during the night for a month following surgery.
It is highly recommended to avoid any heavy lifting and refrain from sport activities for at least a month following surgery.
You can expect to return to social activity after a week.
It is recommended not to expose scars to the sun and apply sunscreen for several months after the operation.
Results are noticeable shortly after the operation, but optimal results will be obtained six months to a year following surgery.
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