Breast Reduction

Indication
More and more women are unhappy with the size and weight of their breasts, which not only affects their looks, but often also results in significant limitation of the physical movements. In particular; postural damage; tightened muscles in the shoulder, neck, and back area; headaches; self-esteem disorders, general physical dysesthesia and finally psychological problems are not uncommon results.

Course of the procedure
Thus, the goal of the plastic surgery therapy is to reduce the volume, decrease or eliminate physical limitations and re-establish self-acceptance and well-being. The surgical method will be selected based on the individual anatomical conditions.  Basically, the goal will be to maintain the breast-feeding function and sensitivity; incisions that will result in minimal scar formation will be preferred. A breast reduction is often performed in conjunction with a breast augmentation, which results in an elevated areolar complex.

Prior to the surgery an anesthesia workup is required. During this workup, patients will inform the anesthesiologist of all previous illnesses they have had and of all medication they may have to take. 

Surgical time
Based on the size of the breast, the surgery may take between 3 and 5 hours.

Hospital stay
The postoperative hospital stay, during which patients, however, will be able to ambulate as of day 1, will generally last 4-6 days.

Instructions on postoperative behavior
While still on the operating table, a custom-fitted brassier will be applied, which is selected prior to the procedure. It must be worn at all times and may only be changed if instructed to do so. Postoperative care will be provided for approx. 3 weeks until suture removal. We recommend selecting clothes with buttons or zips during this time since the arms should not be lifted above shoulder height so as to cause as little traction to the wound and fresh scars as possible.

When patients will be able to return to work/perform sports will depend on the healing process and the type of the patients occupation. Usually it will take only a few days.