Breast reduction is a surgical procedure that aims to reduce the physical complaints arising from excessive breast volume and to balance the breast shape with body proportions.
This procedure is not only about appearance. Large breast tissue can lead to functional complaints such as neck, back and shoulder pain, bra straps leaving grooves in the shoulders, skin irritation and fungal infection under the breast, postural problems and limitation in physical activity.
In the procedure, excess breast tissue and skin are removed, the nipple is moved to a suitable position and the breast is reshaped. For this reason, reduction is often a procedure that also includes lifting.
1. Examination. Breast volume, tissue structure, nipple position and current complaints are assessed. Breast imaging may be requested depending on age and history.
2. Planning. The amount of tissue to be removed and the incision pattern are determined. Incision scars are unavoidable in this procedure and are discussed openly at the planning stage.
3. Procedure. Excess tissue and skin are removed; the nipple is preserved and moved to a suitable position, and the breast is reshaped.
4. Follow-up. The removed tissue is sent for pathological examination. Healing is monitored through check-ups.
Swelling, tenderness and tightness are expected in the first days. Many people describe early relief from their pre-operative back and shoulder complaints; however, this varies from person to person.
As with every surgical procedure, this one carries certain risks. Being aware of them is necessary for a sound decision:
This list does not cover all possibilities. Your personal risk profile, medical history and current health status are assessed in detail at the examination and shared with you as part of the consent process.
Many people describe relief from these complaints. However, the result varies from person to person, and it cannot be guaranteed that the pain will go away completely.
Yes. Incision scars are unavoidable in breast reduction. The scars fade over time; however, they do not disappear completely.
Planning takes the aim of preserving breastfeeding function into account; however, no definite guarantee can be given. If you plan a pregnancy in the future, please state this at the examination.
Yes. The removed breast tissue is routinely sent for pathological examination.
Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) is an operation within the specialty of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Op. Dr. Harun Tekin is a physician who has completed his specialty training in this field and carries out his assessments through face-to-face examination at his practice in Muratpaşa, Antalya. Who is suitable for this operation is determined by evaluating breast volume, tissue structure, skin elasticity and the person's general health status together.
Yes, the same operation is meant. In everyday language it is commonly called "chest reduction"; in the medical literature and physicians' language, the term "breast reduction" or "reduction mammoplasty" is used. There is no difference in the procedure between the two expressions.
Because breast reduction surgery involves reshaping the breast in addition to removing tissue, it creates a lifting effect as well in most cases. Whether a separate lift operation is needed is determined at the examination according to the degree of sagging, nipple position and the amount of tissue to be removed.
Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. A graduate of Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine; he completed his specialty training at the University of Health Sciences, Afyonkarahisar Health Application and Research Center. He works at Antalya Yaşam Hastanesi (Şirinyalı, Muratpaşa / Antalya).
