Breast Reduction Procedure

Frequently, patients seeking breast reduction surgery want to relief from physical symptoms caused by the excessive size or weight of their breasts. Breast reduction usually solves these problems and so it improves the shape and size of breasts. After surgery your breasts will be more symmetrical, will have better shape and clothing will fit better.

You are a candidate for a breast reduction if:

  1. Your breasts are very large relative to the rest of your body
  2. You have back pain or neck due to excessive size of your breasts
  3. Irritation occurs in the folds under her breasts
  4. Brassiere has marks on his shoulders
  5. The size of your breasts restricts you from physical and social activities
  6. The Breast reduction procedure
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The surgery is always performed in an operating room of a licensed clinic, general anesthesia is used. The patient is asleep throughout the procedure. On average, it takes two to four hours depending on the complexity. Generally anchor-shaped incisions are standing around the areola, in a vertical line down from the areola and a horizontal line in the groove underneath the breast. Through these incisions excess skin, fat and breast tissue is removed, and the nipple and areola are reattached to their new position; in some cases it may be associated liposuction.

Recovery

The night of the surgical procedure the patient stays in the Clinic under medical observation, and is discharged the following day with a special bra. After surgery, there may be a decrease in nipple sensation which will return overtime.

Post-operative cares

  • Pain: There is a bearable pain that can be easily managed with prescribed drugs. It will go away eventually.
  • Swelling and bruising: During the first post-surgery days your breasts may feel somewhat inflamed, you may have either small or big bruises depending on your skin features, which is normal due to tissue manipulation. Within the first weeks most swelling has subsided.
  • Returning to activities: After 10 days, patients can gradually resume normal activities.
  • Skin care: Avoid direct sun exposure during the first month. It´s recommended to wear sunscreen.

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LOCATIONS

  • BUCARAMANGA
    D: Clínica Ardila Lulle, Torre B, Piso 11
    Módulo 66A, Consultorio 1101
    T: 638 8462
    C: (320) 321 4542
    H: L-S 8:30-12 am -2-6 pm
     
  • MEDELLÍN
    D: Calle 7 #39-197 Consult. 1317
    Barrio el Poblado
    T: 587 0913
    C: (320) 321 4542
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