Breast reduction surgery - reduction mammoplasty

Too voluminous breasts cause many physical and psychological problems. Therefore, breast reduction surgery is as popular as augmentation mammoplasty. In our clinic in Moscow, this procedure is carried out in a highly effective way - through plastic surgery. Safety and results are guaranteed!

To register, you need to call a consultant. How much it costs to have surgery depends on the complexity and other factors. The price includes consultation, surgery, anesthesia and stay in the inpatient department. During promotional periods, prices decrease.

In what cases is breast reduction necessary?

Indications for the procedure are:

• Excess body weight. Every extra kilogram of weight increases the size of your breasts by 20 grams.
• Excessive enlargement as a result of hormonal imbalance.
• Hereditary predisposition.
• Changes after pregnancy and long-term breastfeeding.
• Asymmetry of the mammary glands.
• Gravitational ptosis, tissue prolapse.
• Limitation of physical activity, pain in the spine, difficulties with examinations.

Breast size reduction at ART-Clinic

Reduction mammoplasty is performed after consultation with a doctor and a comprehensive examination. All details are discussed with the patient. In the absence of contraindications, surgical plastic surgery is performed under general anesthesia.

To change the size and shape, incisions are made through which fat or soft tissue is removed and corrective manipulations are performed. The suture can be vertical or T-shaped; self-absorbable threads are used for application.

Depending on the complexity and volume of work, the procedure can take from 2.5 to 4 hours. During the day, the patient is in the hospital under the supervision of a doctor. If you follow the recommendations, recovery occurs without complications, and after 6 months you can evaluate the result.

The effectiveness of plastic surgery for breast reduction

If a minor correction is required, then liposuction is used. Only surgical plastic surgery provides a pronounced and lasting effect. As a result of this procedure, the mammary glands acquire the desired size and shape. Small sutures dissolve and after a few months there is no trace left of them.

Before and after

All results BEFORE and AFTER

If you want to reduce your breasts and improve their shape, you need a highly qualified plastic surgeon. This is the most complex breast surgery, so you will need a good clinic. ART-Clinic is a world-class medical institution, equipped with the latest technology.

Call now and make an appointment for a consultation at the ART-Clinic surgery and cosmetology clinic by phone and 8 800 500 42 32 (calls within Russia are free). Or using the interactive form on the main page of the site. You can also order a call back there or online.

Technique of the operation

Reduction plastic surgery may include:

• removal of excess skin;
• resection of adipose tissue and glandular layer;
• transfer of the nipple-areolar complex;
• creation of an anatomically correct form.

In other words, with the help of plastic surgery, the surgeon not only makes the breast smaller, but also often performs a lift and changes the size of the areola. This is necessary because the tissues stretch under the weight of the mammary glands. If you simply reduce your breasts, but do not correct their position and nipple diameter, the result may be unsatisfactory. We also note that our specialists have extensive experience in carrying out such interventions, so they can make neat seams that will become almost invisible over time.

Breast reduction prices

Specialist consultations

In Romanyutina N.S. consultation is free until September 30, 2021.

Breast reduction

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Procedure

On average, the operation lasts from one and a half to three hours, depending on the type of incision. A minor intervention can be performed under local anesthesia.

Mastopexy has several methods, but, as a rule, an anchor-shaped incision is made along the contour of the breast. The incision highlights the area where the skin will be removed and defines a new position for the nipple-areola complex. The stitch is usually located around the areola and on a vertical line extending down from the nipple area to the lower crease of the breast.

Why do women need breast reduction surgery?

There are several main reasons leading to an overly large bust (macromastia).

• Hormonal imbalance. The development of the mammary glands is determined by a number of “female” hormones: estrogen, prolactin, progesterone and others. During puberty and pregnancy, breast enlargement is a normal process. In case of hormonal “failure” it may be excessive.
• Obesity. Each extra kilogram adds about 20 grams of weight to your chest.
• Heredity. If a woman has too large breasts, there is a chance that her daughter will inherit this feature.

Rehabilitation period

The patient is discharged the next day after surgery. For the first 3-4 weeks you will have to stop lifting weights and wear a special surgical bra, not taking it off even at night. At the beginning, there may be an increase in body temperature.

The patient must take into account that the breasts will still sag over time, the scars, although barely noticeable, will remain, and even the most experienced surgeon cannot guarantee complete symmetry of the mammary glands after surgery.

There will be tissue swelling for some time, which will go away over time. Loss of nipple sensitivity should not be alarmed either, it will return (although occasionally a consequence such as loss or increase in sensitivity occurs as a side effect of the operation).

What does breast reduction do?

An excessively large bust has a negative impact on a woman’s mental and physical health. Breast reduction surgery will allow you to:

• It’s easier to breathe, sleep in any position;
• get rid of a number of problems with the back and neck (reduce the load on the spine), forget about diaper rash under the chest, shortness of breath, etc. troubles;
• improve posture;
• wear fashionable clothes 1-3 sizes smaller than before surgery;
• lead a more active lifestyle: walk and play with children, play sports, travel, etc.
• Reduce the risk of various breast pathologies.

You must understand that diet and exercise are very necessary. They can help remove excess fat deposits. But the breasts also consist of glandular tissue, muscles and skin. Therefore, breast size reduction at the ART Clinic through plastic surgery is the only effective way to reduce breast size.

Indications

The leading indications for surgical reduction in the size of the mammary glands, improving the shape and contours are their asymmetry, gigantomastia or hypertrophy. Having large, heavy breasts leads to psychological and physical discomfort. Reduction mammoplasty is performed in Moscow and large regional centers for patients complaining of the following pathological conditions:

• deformation of the spine, predominantly of the thoracic region, with the development of osteochondrosis;
• constant or episodic severe pain in the chest area;
• shortness of breath and other breathing problems;
• maceration (wetting) and diaper rash of the skin under the breast.

Hypertrophied mammary glands not only cause medical problems, but also reduce the quality of life. Patients seek their correction due to difficulties with choosing underwear, rubbing of the skin on the forearms with bra straps, the inability to play many sports, ugly posture, and forced stooping.

What will happen after the operation?

Breast reduction surgery brings the least pain during the rehabilitation period. It is important to regularly visit the ART Clinic for dressing changes and postoperative monitoring in the first ten days. Careful care of your seams is very important! Come regularly for examinations and strictly follow the doctor’s instructions, wear compression garments, and you will definitely get the wonderful result you dreamed of.

Rehabilitation after breast reduction in Moscow in our clinic takes from two to four weeks. During this time, you should refrain from heavy physical activity, visiting the sauna, swimming pool, or beach.

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Types of reduction mammoplasty

When choosing a surgical technique, the doctor is guided by the volume of tissue to be removed, the type of hypertrophy (the ratio of glandular structures and fatty tissue), the condition of the skin, medical history, and the age of the patient.

Periareolar incision

Breast reduction surgery using this method is indicated for patients with slight hypertrophy, slight ptosis, and stretched nipple-areolar complexes. Only excess skin is excised, and the mammary glands are raised using sutures.

Such a lift is low-traumatic, since there is no excision of fatty and glandular tissues.

Vertical section

Indications for surgery are moderate and severe hypermastia. First, during liposuction, fatty tissue is removed, then the surgeon makes a periareolar incision, leading it vertically towards the inframammary skin fold.

After removing the glandular tissue below and on the sides, he moves the areola-nipple complex upward. As a result, the breasts are not only reduced, but also tightened and their proportions are improved.

T-shaped reduction

Major breast reduction surgery is performed in Moscow and clinics in other cities for patients with severe hypermastia, severe ptosis, and insufficient skin elasticity. The surgeon makes an incision in the lower part of the areola towards the inframammary fold and below, excising a large amount of excess tissue.

Unlike other techniques, tissue is also removed in the upper areas of the breast. This reduction mammoplasty is complex, lasts longer, and the T-shaped postoperative scar is explained by the extensive wound surface.

Complete removal of parenchyma

In surgery, such an intervention is used when diagnosing a patient with gigantomastia, which is complicated by chronic mastitis and disordered trophism. Macromastia, a developmental anomaly with a bilateral increase in the volume and weight of the mammary glands, also becomes an indication for its implementation.

During the operation, all tissue is removed, and a subcutaneous flap or a special prosthesis is used to reconstruct the breast.

Contraindications

Restrictions on performing mammary reduction surgery can be local or general. The operation will not be performed if:

• mastopathy;
• breast tumors;
• inflammation of the skin in the mammary glands;
• severe diseases affecting internal organs;
• bleeding disorders;
• malignant neoplasms of any location;
• acute infections.

After eliminating the pathological condition, there are no obstacles to plastic surgery.

Breast reduction result

By reducing the bust, it is possible to relieve patients from problems of a medical, psychological and social nature. Now the breasts have aesthetic and natural shapes and contours, the nipples and areolas are moved to the optimal position.

The expected results of simultaneous reduction and correction of the mammary glands include the following points:

• harmony of size and symmetry of the glands;
• proportionality of the areola and the entire mammary gland;
• restoration of optimal trophism, preservation of blood circulation in tissues;
• invisible scars;
• preservation of nipple sensitivity;
• no obstacles to subsequent breastfeeding in women of reproductive age.

Reduction mammoplasty, the duration and price of which depends on the technique of execution, becomes an excellent prevention of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system and internal organs.

Preparation

Surgical intervention is not very traumatic, so preoperative preparation is important. The supervising doctor will inform the patient about its stages.

To anesthesia

The patient is tested for sensitivity to the active component of the drug, which is planned to be used for general anesthesia.

If individual intolerance is identified, a safe anesthetic is selected.

To the procedure

Before the operation, the patient is prescribed instrumental and laboratory tests. The following diagnostic procedures are required:

• general clinical blood and urine tests;
• biochemical study of blood;
• electrocardiograms;
• determination of blood clotting indicators;
• X-ray examination of the chest;
• Ultrasound of the mammary glands.

The mammary glands are examined directly by the surgeon to assess body proportions, skin condition, determine the volume and technique of the upcoming intervention. What is required from the patient:

• give up cigarettes and alcohol in 2–3 weeks;
• stop using anticoagulants and hormonal agents within 10 days;
• Eliminate fatty, salty, spicy foods from your diet for 2–3 days.

Eating is allowed 8 hours before surgery.

Carrying out the operation

During surgery, after intravenous or endotracheal anesthesia, the surgeon performs the following manipulations:

• makes an incision, excises excess tissue;
• moves the nipple and areola upward;
• creates a new shape of the gland, tightens it;
• suturing the wound surface, excising excess skin;
• inserts tube drainage.

At the final stage, cosmetic sutures and pressure bandages are applied.

Rehabilitation after the procedure

Drug prevention of complications consists of taking antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Before and after removing the sutures, approximately 2 weeks later, the following rules must be followed:

• For a week, avoid sudden movements with your hands, sleep only on your back;
• wear a compression bra for a month and do not expose yourself to physical activity;
• During rehabilitation, do not visit the bathhouse, sauna, and refuse to fly.

The length of the recovery period is determined by age, general health, and the surgical technique used. On average, rehabilitation lasts about a year.

Possible complications

Like any operation, mammoplasty can cause complications:

• infection of the wound surface;
• rejection or displacement of the areola, nipple;
• necrosis of fatty tissue;
• formation of rough scars;
• loss of nipple sensitivity;
• recurrence of hypermastia;
• prolapse of the mammary glands.

The more carefully the doctor’s recommendations are followed, the higher the chance of avoiding postoperative undesirable consequences.

Advantages of the Miracle Doctor clinic

Experienced doctors work at the Miracle Doctor clinic; modern high-tech equipment and high-quality medical products are used during operations. The cost of our services is quite affordable. We care not only about the physical but also the psychological health of our clients, supervising them from the first diagnostic procedure to the end of rehabilitation.

You can sign up for a consultation at any convenient time. Our plastic surgeon will determine the cost of the intervention, taking into account the size of the mammary glands and the need for their concomitant correction. You will be informed how long breast reduction surgery lasts and the price will be quoted according to the price list.

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If you want to have a breast reduction, the cost of the operation will depend on the size of the bust and your wishes for what it should be; on health status and the need for other aesthetic breast correction, etc. This is why the answer to the question “How much does breast reduction surgery cost?” doesn't sound the same to everyone.

To find out how much breast reduction costs, call ART-Clinic by phone or (calls within Russia are free), online via WhatsApp or Viber, or sign up for a consultation directly on the website.

Preparing for surgery

If you are planning to resort to surgery, the first thing you need to do is consult a plastic surgeon and find out what options for mammoplasty he can offer you.

At your appointment, discuss in detail with your doctor the desired results: not only the shape and size of the breast, but also the appearance of the nipple and areola - as a rule, they also need correction.

The choice of a specific technique will depend on the severity of aesthetic problems. If a woman is only concerned about large breast size, then reduction mammoplasty or breast reduction is performed.

But most often, owners of large busts, in addition to size, also complain about deformation - a condition when the main volume of the mammary glands is concentrated below the nipple, and in the upper part there is a shortage and sagging of tissue. In this case, a combination of reduction mammoplasty and mastopexy (breast lift) will be needed.