Breast Reduction & Lift

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BREAST REDUCTION

“Breast reduction or reduction mammoplasty is plastic surgery that provides women with breasts that are attractive, smaller and more proportionate with the rest of their body, while reducing the health, physical and psychological problems that overly large breasts may have in the patient. As well as the breast, the size of the areola can also be reduced. Breast implants are sometimes required for attractive breasts and a more balanced result.”

“At IM CLINIC we are specialists in the surgical technique of breast reduction using prostheses or implants. In this type of intervention, the breast is reduced by removing part of the glandular tissue, skin and breast fat. A breast implant is then inserted to attain a volume appropriate to the patient’s body contour, along with a beautiful shape and natural, harmonious appearance.”

“Overlarge breasts are often associated with a large areola. In these cases, when the patient undergoes a reduction mammoplasty, it is advisable to also reduce the size of their areola so that the final result is proportional and beautiful.”

Finding out about real Before and After breast reduction cases is vital when deciding whether to have this surgery. In the carousel of images on this page you can see similar Before and After breast reduction cases to yours. These images can give you a better idea of what your reduction mammoplasty may look like. However, before deciding, it is vital to consult your plastic surgeon about your case. They can advise you whether you need breast implants, and if so, what type, size, shape, projection and so on would be best for you. They can also tell you whether you might need an areola reduction, and what the scar will look like.

“At IM CLINIC, first we listen to your expectations on what result you truly expect from your breast reduction. We will then carry out a preliminary study so that we can advise you, evaluating with you what your various breast surgery options are. In order to attain natural breasts and a natural result that is balanced with your silhouette, it is essential to take certain factors into account in terms of your body structure, your lifestyle and the expectations you have placed on this reduction mammoplasty. So that your new breasts are in harmony with the rest of your body, it is essential that your plastic surgeon takes a number of body and lifestyle factors into account.”

BREAST AUGMENTATION

Breast augmentation, or augmentation mammoplasty, is the technique that enhances the size of the breasts while also lifting, rejuvenating, or balancing asymmetries through the placement of breast implants.

At IM CLINIC, you’ll find a team specializing in breast augmentation with over 25 years of experience and 30,000 breast surgeries performed.

This technique does not touch the mammary gland or breast skin and is therefore our first choice at IM CLINIC whenever possible. The scar is virtually invisible in the armpit.

In the areolar breast augmentation technique, the incision is made around the areola, just where there is a change in pigmentation so that the small scar becomes practically invisible with the change in tone and passage of time.

In both cases, the breast implant is placed behind the muscle, allowing for a result that is natural, harmonious and beautiful.

Finding out about real Before and After breast augmentation cases is vital when deciding whether to have this surgery. These images show you some Before breast augmentation cases that are similar to yours. They give you an idea of how your surgery results will appear afterwards. But before making a decision about your breast augmentation surgery, it is important to get your surgeon’s advice on both the technique and the type of breast implant.

At IM CLINIC, first we listen to your expectations on what result you truly expect from your breast augmentation. We will then carry out a preliminary study so that we can advise you, evaluating with you what your various breast augmentation options are. To attain natural breasts and a real result that is in harmony with the rest of your body, it is essential to take certain body and lifestyle factors into account.

This is why your IM CLINIC plastic surgeon will assess you before advising you on your augmentation mammoplasty.

With this study your surgeon can advise you on your ideal volume, shape, projection and implant type so that your breast augmentation offers you proportionate, natural and satisfactory results.

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Breast reduction with implants

Reducing breast size does not have to mean resorting to small, shapeless and volumeless breasts. An overly large bust progressively sags and ends up leading to a loss of upper volume. At IM CLINIC, when the plastic surgeon performs breast reduction surgery, this lost volume at the upper pole can be replaced using the patient’s own breast tissue or an implant. If breast tissue is used, the volume might not be completely replaced and, if it is, it might sag again over time. However, using a breast implant means that this volume can be recovered in a more precise, attractive and permanent manner.

Who can have breast reduction surgery?

Breast reduction surgery is aimed at women who are unhappy with the size of their breasts, which are too large and sagging, who might suffer from medical problems such as backache and neck ache, breathing problems, skeletal deformities or problems of self-esteem. This surgery can also reduce the size of the areola so that there is a greater balance with the rest of the breast.

Is breastfeeding possible after a reduction mammoplasty?

All women wishing to breastfeed in the short or medium term must remember that it is better to wait until they have finished breastfeeding before undergoing this surgery.

What does breast reduction surgery involve?

The most common technique when performing breast reduction surgery consists of making an anchor-shaped incision along the natural line of the breast to remove the excess glandular tissue, fat and skin and move the nipple and areola to their new position. This same incision is used if a breast implant is to be inserted. However, the technique varies depending on each case, which is why a precise diagnosis is essential considering the circumstances of each patient.

Duration, anaesthesia and hospitalisation for breast reduction

The breast reduction mammoplasty is usually performed under general anaesthesia and takes around two to three hours, although it might take longer depending on each case. You will stay in IM CLINIC for approximately 24 hours.

The breast implants used in breast reduction surgery

The breast implants used in breast reduction surgery are very similar to those used in breast augmentation surgery. They are made of state-of-the-art, high quality cohesive silicone gel. They are currently the safest in the market. Your plastic surgeon will advise you on the type of breast implant in your case, and its volume, profile, projection, etc. to give you the most attractive and natural result.

The results of breast reduction surgery

The results of a reduction mammoplasty can be seen only a few hours after surgery. However, the swelling with start to go down after around one week and you will be able to see how the breast starts to look more natural. You will be able to see the end result after three to six months, until which time it is normal to see certain changes in the shape and volume of the breast.The small incision required to perform the surgery will leave a scar that will become invisible after 6 months in most cases.

Recommendations after breast reduction

After breast reduction surgery, the patient must wear a sports bra that will be replaced after a few days with a gentler surgical bra. You might feel some discomfort during the first week -somewhat more intense during the first two days- and notice a lack of sensitivity in the nipple and areola, which will gradually return.

After your first check-up with your surgeon, postoperative massages and lymphatic drainage might be recommended that will help in reducing swelling and in recovery after surgery.