It is a surgical procedure also known as Reduction Mammoplasty, which is based on reducing the breast, improving the size and shape of the breasts.
Times may vary depending on the patient.
Duration of surgery
3 - 4 hours
Discomfort time
1 day
Recovery time
10 - 14 days
Type of anesthesia
General
Hospitalization required
Yes
Before and after photos of real patients operated by Dr. Baja
Do you have any questions? Check out some of the most common questions and answers.
The procedure consists of removing fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts, in order to make them smaller, lighter, and firmer. Within this surgery, the size of the areolas can also be reduced. The goal is to achieve more harmonious breasts in proportion to the rest of the body.
Yes. The scar can vary depending on the technique performed by the cosmetic surgeon.
The medications are analgesics and antibiotics.
Although discomforts rarely occur after breast reduction, bleeding, seroma, changes in areola sensitivity, infection, healing problems, and difficulty breastfeeding may occur after surgery.
Includes: fees for the surgeon and his surgical team, stay in hospital, and post-surgical check-up appointments.
Does not include: post-surgical girdles (brassier), pre-operative analysis, and medications.
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