Reduction Mammoplasty - Back Pain

Reduction Mammoplasty

Large breasts?

Back pain?

Indeed, mammary hypertrophy, or large-volume breasts, affects a large part of the population. In addition to harming the spine due to inadequate posture, it can also cause skin diseases, such as dermatitis, due to excessive sweat in the breast fold, as well as general discomfort and loss of self-esteem.

WHEN TO PERFORM THE SURGERY?

There is no age limit, as it can occur in girls in early adolescence, but efforts are made to postpone it a bit so that growth does not interfere with the result and necessitate future procedures.

WHERE ARE THE SCARS LOCATED?

Scars: The traditional scar is the inverted "T", but variations may occur.

WHAT TYPE OF ANESTHESIA IS USED?

Anesthesia: Anesthesia can be general or epidural.

HOW LONG IS THE HOSPITAL STAY?

Hospitalization: It can be performed on an outpatient basis with discharge on the same day, or at most, a 1-day hospital stay.

WHAT IS THE RECOVERY LIKE?

Post-Operative / Recovery: The return to activities is progressive according to recovery, but can last from 1 to 2 months.

WHAT ARE THE RISKS?

Complications: bleeding, hematoma, infection, and changes in scars. Additionally, there may be asymmetries between the breasts and interference with breastfeeding.