BREASTS

The technical name of this surgery is Reduction Mastoplasty. It is indicated for women with breast hypertrophy. The age recommended for performing this surgery is from 15 years old thereafter, when the breast reached its full development. The surgery is done under local anesthesia (in most of cases) and lasts for about two hours. After the surgery, the patient remains in the clinic for an average of 8 to 24 hours. The scar has the shape of an inverse “T”, or an “L”, or an “I”. After a short time, the scar has the aspect of a whitish line, very discrete.

For a pre-surgical preparation, lab exams and photographic and radiographic files (mammography) are needed.

In the post-surgical period the bandage is kept for 24 hours and the use of a special bras is needed for two months (day and night). Physical exercises are free after one month.

Although large breasts are in fashion, women with breast hypertrophy (breasts larger than the normal size) are not happy with their look. Because they suffer permanent problems at their spines and, not rarely, they are constrained when using bikinis or tight blouses exposing this part of their body, reduction mastoplasty is the most sought by women, against the idea that only who implants silicone prosthesis seeks plastic surgery.

These directions may vary, depending on each patient conditions.