Depending on the purpose, there are several types of plastic surgery that can be done in the breasts, being possible to increase them, to diminish them, to raise them and even to rebuild them, in cases of removal of the breast due to breast cancer, for example.
Generally, this type of surgery is done on women, but it can also be performed on men, especially in cases of gynecomastia, which is when the breasts grow due to the excessive development of breast tissue in man. Learn more about breast augmentation in man and how to treat it.
The mammoplasty should only be done after the age of 18, because it is only after this age that the breast is already developed, avoiding changes in the result. The surgery is usually done with general anesthesia and takes an average of 1 hour and the person stays in the clinic for about 2 days.
1. Breast Augmentation
Plastic breast augmentation, known as augmentation mammoplasty, is done when you want to increase breast size, especially when it is too small and causes decreased self-esteem, for example. In addition, there are women who, after breastfeeding, lose some breast volume and surgery can also be used in these cases.
In these cases, a silicone prosthesis is added that increases the volume, and its size varies according to the body of each person and the desire of the woman, and can be placed above or below the breast muscle. Learn how breast augmentation surgery is done.
2. Reducing mammoplasty
Plastic surgery to decrease breast size is done when the woman wishes to decrease her size due to disproportionality in relation to the body or when the weight of the breasts is the cause of constant back pain, for example. However, this type of surgery can also be adapted for the man who has gynecomastia, allowing to eliminate the excess breast tissue that grows in these cases.
In this surgery, excess fat and skin is removed, reaching a proportional breast size to the body. See when it is recommended to perform a reduction mammoplasty.
3. Mastopexy to lift breasts
Breast lift surgery is known as breast lift or mastopexy and is performed to give shape to the breast, especially when it is very saggy and flaccid, which occurs naturally after age 50, after breastfeeding or due to oscillations of Weight.
In this surgery, the surgeon raises the breast, removing the excess skin and compressing the tissue, and it is common to perform this surgery simultaneously with breast augmentation or reduction mammoplasty, according to the cases. Learn why mastopexy can bring excellent results.
4. Surgery for breast reconstruction
Surgery for breast reconstruction is performed to completely change the shape, size and appearance of the breast and is done primarily after removal of part of the breast due to cancerous situations.
However, only the reconstruction of the nipple or the areola when it is large or asymmetrical can be done, and it is also common to also perform mammoplasty to make the breast more beautiful and natural.
See how breast reconstruction is done.
Price of breast surgery
The price of breast surgery costs at least 3, 000 reais and depends on the type of surgery: augmentation mammoplasty is usually the cheapest, type of anesthesia because general anesthesia is always more expensive. In addition, the value also depends on the clinic where the surgery is done.
Post-operative plastic surgery in the breasts
The recovery takes an average of 2 weeks and in the first few days it is normal to feel some pain or discomfort in the area. However, to speed recovery and avoid pain, it is advised to have some care like:
- Always sleep on your belly up ;
- Wear an elastic bandage or bra to support the breasts for at least 3 weeks;
- Avoid making many arm movements, such as driving a car or exercising hard for 15 days;
- Take analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic medication as directed by your doctor.
Especially in cases of breast reconstruction or reduction, the woman may have a drain after surgery, which is a small tube that allows the removal of excess fluid that is formed, avoiding various types of complications. Typically, the drain is removed 1 to 2 two later.
The stitches are usually removed between 3 days to 1 week, depending on the healing process, which is evaluated during the revision visits with the surgeon.
Possible Complications of Surgery
After plastic surgery in the breasts some complications may appear, but infrequently, such as:
- Infection, occurring accumulation of pus;
- Hematoma, with accumulation of blood
- Pain and tenderness of the breast;
- Rejection or rupture of the prosthesis;
- Breast asymmetry;
- Excessive bleeding or stiffness of the chest.
When complications occur it may be necessary to go on the block to correct the problem, however, only the surgeon can evaluate and report the best way. Learn more about the possible risks of plastic surgeries.
