How Is The Process of Having A Breast Reduction Surgery?

Breast reduction surgeries are performed to reduce the size of breasts by removing excess fat, tissue and skin from the breasts. Remaining skin and tissue are reassembled, lifted and the breasts are given a new shape. Breast reduction surgeries are mostly performed under general anesthesia and requires 1 night stay in the hospital.

One of the things that people considering to have a breast reduction surgery are curious about is the process related to this operation. You will likely be brought to your room wearing a special bra after your breast reduction surgery. This bra prevents the breasts from moving, supports healing, helps keep swelling under control and the breasts to stay in the desired shape, and the protects the results to be gained from potential damage. Drains may be used after the surgery. These drains are usually removed within a few days at the latest. Some swelling, bruising and pain may occur and continue for a while in the breasts after a breast reduction surgery. Your doctor will prescribe you medication such pain killers and antibiotics, you should use them as instructed.

It is recommendable that you pay attention and be careful about some things in the healing process following your breast reduction surgery. You are recommended not to smoke before and especially after your surgery for at least 2 weeks. In order not to impair your healing, you should avoid intense physical activity, lifting your arms, laying on your sides and lifting weights for 6 weeks. You should also not jump into water, lay on your breasts and practice heavy sports for about 4 months.

Numbness and loss of sensation may be experienced in the breast skin and the nipple after a breast reduction surgery. Depending on the surgical technique, surgical skill and as an important factor, the patient’s anatomy and structure, this loss of sensation may not be experienced at all or experienced temporarily and sometimes permanently.

It can be generally said that other than some things to pay attention and be careful about, you do not need to worry about a very tough recovery period after a breast reduction surgery.