Reduction mammoplasty
Breast Reduction
- Recovery time
- Approximately 2 weeks for everyday activities and 4 weeks before engaging in moderate physical activity.
- Anesthesia
- General
- Hospitalization
- No
Comfort and harmony
Breast reduction decreases breast size to relieve back pain, improve posture, and harmonize proportions.
Excessively large breasts causing pain or discomfort.
Desire for lighter, more proportionate bust.
Incision (periareolar, vertical, or inverted-T).
Removal of gland and skin excess.
Areola repositioning.
General anesthesia.General anesthesia.
2-3 hours.
Day surgery, without hospitalization.
2-3 hours.
Day surgery, without hospitalization.
Moderate discomfort first days.
Work: 10-14 days.
Sports: 6-8 weeks.
Lighter, natural-looking breasts.
Immediate improvement in physical comfort.
Sports after 6-8 weeks.
FAQ
No. It is often performed to relieve back, shoulder, or neck pain caused by large breasts.
It depends on the technique and the individual patient. In some cases, breastfeeding ability may be reduced.
Scars are present, but they fade over time.
Yes, although weight changes, pregnancy, or natural aging can alter breast shape over time.
