Breast Reduction
| Anesthesia | General |
| Duration | 2 - 3 hours |
| Hospitalization | 1 night |
| Postoperative Needs | Postoperative bra |
| Results | Immediately visible. Settlement 1 year. |
Breast Reduction
Considered for women with very large breasts
La reducción de mamas puede ser considerada para mujeres con pechos muy grandes y caídos. In some cases, excess breast volume can lead to medical problems such as back and neck pain, skin irritation, respiratory problems or shoulder indentations caused by bra straps.
Excessively large breasts can make a woman or adolescent girl feel ashamed of herself. Breast reduction, technically known as reduction mammoplasty, is designed for those women.
This procedure removes fat, glandular tissue and skin from the breasts to reduce them and make them lighter and firmer. It can also reduce the size of the areola (dark skin surrounding the nipple).
Painless and safe
This is not a painful or dangerous procedure. The goal is to provide the woman with smaller, better shaped breasts in proportion to the rest of her body and to alleviate pre-existing complaints. Each case must be treated individually.
In most cases, breast reduction is not performed until a woman’s breasts are fully developed.
However, the procedure may be performed earlier if large breasts are causing serious physical or psychological discomfort. The best candidates are women who are mature enough to understand the procedure and have realistic expectations about the results.
There are several techniques for breast reduction. The type of reduction will depend on factors such as the quality of your skin, degree of ptosis (breast sagging), age and your general health. Breast reduction scars are made according to certain known patterns and can also be read in breast reduction forums as vertical or inverted “T” and tend to fade over time.
It is recommended that you have a mammogram/ultrasound of your breasts prior to surgery, and if there is a family history of breast or ovarian cancer you are advised to have a genetic mapping test.
The care to be taken after a breast reduction is simple and consists of keeping the bra on and washing with antiseptic soap and water starting the week after the operation.
The results of the procedure can be seen one month after the procedure, although it takes at least one year to see the final results.
The final result depends on each patient’s body and breast characteristics, as well as the patient’s individual goals.
We recommend an annual follow-up with your surgeon and an ultrasound exam three years after your procedure. Choosing the best cosmetic surgery clinic in Mallorca will help ensure the best possible results.
Our breast reduction procedures include scar treatment using growth factors. We also offer the option of laser treatment on scars from breast reduction surgery one week and one month after the procedure.
The combination of these two treatments improves the quality of the scars and accelerates the healing process.
We carry out this intervention in Palma de Mallorca.
The price of the intervention is delivered after consulting with Dr. García Ceballos.
During the consultation you will be able to see before and after photos of cases similar to yours.
If you travel or consult us from anywhere in Spain, UK or Europe you can request your telematic consultation via Skype.
It is convenient to put yourself in the hands of a specialist in Plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to carry out this type of intervention.
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The result of a breast reduction can be seen immediately. The breast after breast reduction surgery settles permanently after one year.
Discharge depends on the activity of each patient. Thus, for a sedentary job, 15 days of sick leave are recommended, and for an active job, one month. Even so, gentle activity is recommended during the recovery process.
After a breast reduction, the breasts are smaller and higher. The volume of the breasts should be negotiated with the plastic surgeon during the consultation prior to surgery. During the first few weeks after breast reduction, the breasts should be somewhat higher than expected. During the following months the breasts descend to their final position.
The cost of a breast reduction can vary depending on factors such as where you live, the specific characteristics of each patient, the clinic you go to and the level of the surgeon operating on you. Thus the price of a breast reduction can range from 3000 to 12.000€.
There is no time to gain weight after breast reduction. You should be aware that breast size will increase if you gain weight in the same way as before.
It is usual to wait until the age of majority to perform a breast reduction. In some adolescents, breast size may be an indication for reduction.
Yes. Indeed, when a breast reduction is performed, the breasts are also lifted. The size of the areolas can also be reduced.
The size of the breast can be calculated in a very approximate way. Dr García Ceballos has his own device for the calculation of the final size. It is important that you express your expectations to your plastic surgeon and try to reach a consensus on what you want.
The sensitivity of the areola and nipple may be altered.
Dr. García Ceballos is a specialist in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. It is based in Palma de Mallorca. You can check his credentials at SECPRE (Society of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery). It is advisable to put yourself in the hands of a specialist in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery for the realization of this type of intervention.
