Breast reduction

 

• Indicated in women who want to reduce the size of the breasts, due to aesthetic preferences, or when they have physical and/or psychological problems derived from the weight and excessive size of the breasts.

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• There are several techniques, with differences in the extension and location of the incisions, depending on the degree of sagging of the breast. (Figure 1)

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• In selected cases, it can also be achieved by breast liposuction.

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• Balanced general anesthesia.

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• Generally ambulatory surgery.

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• 7 days to resume daily activities. Light exercise can be resumed at 4 weeks after surgery, and intense exercise at 8 weeks.

 

• Wearing a special orthopedic bra for 8 weeks.