Cosmetic surgery: Reduction
This procedure can be performed by combining two different plastic surgeries:
Breast reduction (mammaplasty): performed to reduce and lift breasts.
Mastopexy: performed to lift the breasts (breast lift surgery) with no breast tissue reduction.
Who is it recommended for?
It is recommended for cases when genetics, pregnancy or weight loss lead to breast ptosis (sagging) or in cases of women with voluminous breasts.
How is the procedure performed?
Depending on the pre-operating evaluation, it is possible to predict the size and location of the scarring during the consultation, among the possible positions are:
In the periareolar region;
In the periareolar + subareolar region;
In the periareolar + subareolar + inframammary fold (IMF).
The surgery is performed in a hospital environment under general anaesthetic and usually takes 3 hours.
What will my scars look like?
The size and type of scar will depend on the size, sagging, and breast volume.
What should I expect during my breast reduction surgery recovery?
A 1-day hospital inpatient stay is required before discharge.
→ During the first 30 days, dressing and compression bandages will be changed in the clinic.
→ Physical activities such as driving and practicing sports are prohibited for 4 weeks. (Gradual permissions)
→ Avoid sun exposure for 3 months.
→ The definitive shape and volume will appear from 6 months to 1 year after surgery.
Dr. Marcelo and his team perform several procedures, read the complete list of procedures on the link below.