| Breast Reduction
USD 2,800
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Breast reduction is recommended to those
who have very large breasts that restrict their activities
and cause them physical discomfort. Breast reduction can give
them relieve to painful strain on the neck, shoulder and back
which were cased by excessively heavy breasts. This severe
strain can cause a chronic headache, backache and deformities,
and variety of medical problems.
Breast reduction removes fat, glandular
tissue, and excessive skin and results in smaller, lighter
and firmer breasts that are better shaped in proportion to
rest of the body.
Male Breast Reduction
Men who feel self-conscious about their
appearance are helped with breast reduction surgery. The procedure
removes fat and/or glandular tissue from the breasts, and
in extreme cases to removes excess skin, resulting in a contoured
chest that is flatter and firmer.
Surgical Procedure
There are many ways to perform a breast
reduction. The method must be tailor made to the patient.
A common method of surgery is to mark the new nipple position.
Then with the blood supply of the nipple preserved on a pedicle
of tissue, the excess breast is removed. The nipple is then
moved into its new position and the new breast shape is reconstructed.
The incision is often around the nipple and on the under surface
of the breast, like an upside down T. The operation is done
under general anesthesia while the patient is asleep.
Patients who receive this procedure usually
remain in the hospital over night. If the breasts are not
too large and the skin has good elasticity then liposuction
may be possible. This is especially useful in women who wish
to avoid long scars. It is possible that this technique may
preserve the ability to breast-feed. For many surgeons it
has become the most popular way to perform breast reduction
on a patient who is about a DD size. Very large and pendulous
breast still requires the more traditional methods that result
in longer scars.
Techniques for breast reduction vary, but
the most common procedure involves an anchor-shaped incision
that circles the areola, extends downward, and follows the
natural curve of the crease beneath the breast. The surgeon
removes excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin, and moves
the nipple and areola into their new position. The surgeon
then brings the skin from both sides of the breast down and
around the areola, shaping the new contour of the breast.
Liposuction may be used to remove excess fat from the armpit
area.
In most cases, the nipples remain attached
to their blood vessels and nerves. However, if the breasts
are very large or pendulous, the nipples and areolas may have
to be completely removed and grafted into a higher position.
(This will result in a loss of sensation in the nipple and
areola tissue.)
Stitches are usually located around the
areola, in a vertical line extending downward, and along the
lower crease of the breast. In some cases, techniques can
be used that eliminate the vertical part of the scar. And
occasionally, when only fat needs to be removed, Liposuction
alone can be used to reduce breast size, leaving minimal scars.
Your doctor will discuss the different methods used for breast
reduction and describe his technique that is best for you.
Possible Risks
The possible risks of surgery are divided
into two groups. First, those are seen in all operations and
second those that are unique or special for a particular operation.
In the first group, the main risks are swelling, bruising,
bleeding, infection, a scar and numbness or change in sensation.
The main problem, which is unique to this operation, is damage
to the blood supply of the nipple and a heavy scar. Breast-feeding
may not be possible after surgery. Breast reduction does NOT
increase the risk of breast cancer and indeed may slightly
decrease the risk.
Side Effects
You might feel numb on the surgery spot
and it may last six weeks to six months. You might also feel
sharpness or burning or other sensations at the area which
is common during the healing process. Under wire bra should
be avoided until you do not feel those irritations.
After Care
After surgery, you will be wrapped in elastic
bandage or a gauze dressings or surgical bra. A small tube
may be placed in each breast to drain blood and fluids for
the first day or two. The extent of the post-operative swelling
and bruising is depending on whether you tend to bruise or
swell easily. The degree that you can expect varies for each
individual but past surgery or injuries should be a good indication.
Applying cold compresses or ice packs will reduce swelling
and relieve discomfort. Many patients use a watertight plastic
sandwich bag filled with frozen berries or peas. Regular icing
is the key to relieving swelling.
The bandages will be removed a day or two
after surgery, though you will continue wearing the surgical
bra around the clock for several weeks, until the swelling
and bruising subsides. In most cases, stitches will be removed
in one to three weeks. Sometimes the surgeon will use only
dissolvable sutures. If breast skin is very dry following
surgery, moisturizer can be applied several times a day, but
the suture area must be kept dry at all times.
Recovery Period
You need to be in Bangkok for 7-10 days
for post operative care.
The price includes;
Doctor's fee
Surgical Consultation
Hospitalization: 3 pre and post surgery nights in VIP private room
General Anesthesia
Medical treatment and supplies
Pre and post operative care and check-up at the hospital
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