Some women dream of having large breasts, while others have lavish forms of many troubles, both physical and psychological. In such cases, the majority decide on an operation to reduce the mammary glands - reduction mammoplasty.
Indications for reduction mammoplasty
This operation is justified in the following cases:
- discomfort, difficulty breathing due to excessive volume and weight of the breast;
- curvature of the spine and related diseases of the bone structure and internal organs;
- problems with the skin in the chest (numerous stretch marks , the appearance of diaper rash, scarring from the pressure of bra straps);
- chronic mastitis and mastopathy, accompanying mammary hypertrophy;
- mammary gland asymmetry;
- aesthetic indications.
Planning an operation
Before the operation, a clinical and laboratory examination, as well as a mammogram and a consultation of an oncologist-mammologist are mandatory. It is determined whether the patient has contraindications to mammoplasty, which include certain diseases.
Before surgery, patients receive information about the location of scars, which will be after surgery, features of the postoperative period, possible complications.
The operation is carried out at the age not earlier than 30 years. It should be borne in mind that future pregnancies and lactations can adversely affect the condition of the operated mammary glands, so plan surgical intervention should be after the birth.
Operation
The operation should be carried out in one stage (without additional corrective operations). Reduction mammoplasty under general anesthesia is carried out. First, marking is performed, along which cuts will be made. Further, the removal of glandular tissue, fatty tissue and excess skin, the formation of a new shape of the breast, plastic areola nipples and breast lift. Before the application of seams in the gland, drainage tubes are installed to suck up the blood accumulating in the breast. The average duration of the operation is 2-4 hours.
Rehabilitation period after mammoplasty
The operation requires about 2-5 days of hospitalization. On day 2-3, drain pipes are removed, and the seams are removed after two weeks (or dissolve themselves). To reduce the pain that accompanies the postoperative period after mammoplasty, prescribe the reception of pain medications. The consequence of mammoplasty can also be a decrease in breast sensitivity, swelling, swelling (after a few days). There are also more serious complications: hematomas, inflammations, hypertrophic scars, deformity of the nipple and areola, etc.
Depending on the type of technique used, a vertical scar or an inverted T form may remain on the chest.
The result of breast reduction surgery can be assessed only after 4-6 months. And before this time during the rehabilitation after mammoplasty should strictly adhere to the following recommendations:
- Wearing special compression underwear for 4 - 5 weeks.
- It is forbidden to visit the baths, saunas, pool, beach for 2 months.
- You can not raise your hands above your shoulders in the first two weeks.
- You can not sleep on your stomach for 5 weeks.
- Contraindicated severe physical activity for 2 - 3 months.
Six months after mammoplasty, you can return to active life - fitness, visiting the pool, etc. However, it should be borne in mind that the load can only be increased gradually, especially on the pectoral muscles.
Compliance with all restrictions and requirements during the recovery period after mammoplasty significantly reduces the risk of complications.