Mammoplasty

Mammoplasty is a plastic operation on the mammary gland, which is aimed in changing its shape and (or) changing the size of the mammary gland (increasing or decreasing).

There is, probably, not such a woman in the whole world, who would not have dreamed of a beautiful and high breast.

And this dream is quite feasible ...

Indications

  • Small size of mammary glands Large size of mammary glands
  • Significant asymmetry of the mammary glands
  • Postponed mastectomy (removal of the breast)
  • Breast sagging due to childbirth and feeding, slimming, age.
  • Gynecomastia (increased mammary glands in men)

Types

According to the type of surgical intervention, all methods of mammoplasty are divided into the following:

Breast augmentation is an intervention aimed at increasing the volume of the breast and correcting its shape.

Breast reduction is an intervention aimed at reducing the volume of mammary glands by removing excess glandular fatty tissue and excess skin, the operation allows patients to get rid of the severity, excess volume and other unpleasant consequences of hypertrophy of the mammary glands.

Breast lift is an intervention aimed at improving the shape and height of the mammary glands. The operation consists of removing part of the stretched skin and forming the correct shape of the breast by moving the nipple and areola to another position. Sometimes mastopexy gives a visual effect of increasing the size of the breast due to the redistribution of breast tissue.

Patients need to undergo a full medical examination and consultation of specialists in our clinic.

Preparation

Patients need to undergo a full medical examination and consultation of specialists in our clinic.

Contraindications

  • oncological disease;
  • diseases of the cardiovascular system, arterial hypertension;
  • pregnancy and lactation;
  • diabetes;
  • infectious diseases in the acute stage;
  • violation of blood coagulability.

After

For the first 4-5 days, edema, non-intensive pain sensations, discomfort are characteristic. The normal consequence of mammoplasty is a feeling of tightness in the chest area, as the skin adapts to a new breast size. During the first 1,5-2 months, patients wear a special surgical bra. After removing the joints, you can take a shower, after which you must carefully dry the wounds. At this time, you can not wash your hair by yourself, because it is forbidden to raise your hands above your head. It is recommended to avoid any hard work or physical activity for several weeks after the operation, avoid driving until the pain from the seat belt ceases, which may take several weeks. In 2-3 weeks after the operation, it is possible to increase physical activity, performing simple exercises designed for the lower part of the body. The vast majority of edema begins to subside. Sometimes there is pain in the night. The nerves begin to wake up, which can lead to tingling sensations in the nipple area.

Patients should know that their breasts can swell and become firm during the first menstruation of the postoperative period. Up to 9 months, there is progressive relaxation of scar tissue and appearing of the remaining 5-10% swelling. The chest as a whole becomes softer.

Despite the fact that the breast becomes stable in its new form, it is important to understand that the shape of the breast gland may fluctuate in response to hormonal changes, weight changes, pregnancy, the onset of menopause.