Breast Reduction

Mammaplasty, commonly referred to as breast reduction is a procedure to remove excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size more in proportion with your body and to alleviate the discomfort associated with excessively large breasts called macromastia. Disproportionately large breasts can cause both physical and emotional distress for women. The resulting pain can make it challenging for some women to perform common physical activities. Although breast reduction is often performed to address medical issues, patients who do not have the symptoms of macromastia but are unhappy with the size of their breasts can still pursue breast reduction as an aesthetic procedure. Patients choosing to undergo breast reduction surgery for cosmetic reasons may cite any number of factors, including social stigmas and wardrobe concerns.

For a breast reduction surgery, there is no cup size threshold which makes it right for anybody who can benefit from the procedure. Also, it's not only for women who have had large breasts since puberty. Bodies change over time, and the need for a reduction can increase as well.

Even though it may seem like an intimidating procedure, breast reduction is in fact, not that time-consuming or intense. The procedure typically takes approximately 1-2 hours and is done under general anaesthesia.

Mammaplasty procedures tend to have some of the highest satisfaction rates as most patients state that they feel relieved and more self-conscious about their improved posture. Considering a weight is literally lifted off of their shoulders, the physical discomfort from heavy breasts is gone immediately after surgery.

There are different techniques used in breast reduction. The technique that will be used on the patient is decided by both the doctor and the patient herself. This mostly depends on the patient’s body type and shape as well as their desired result.

Designed for women who require a medium amount of surgical correction, the “lollipop breast lift” involves a surgical incision in a ring around the areola, as well as a straight incision running from the bottom of the areola to the middle of the breast crease.

The “anchor incision” is made around the perimeter of the areola, vertically down from the areola to the breast crease and horizontally along the breast crease. This incision is the oldest technique and is often used for a breast lift in conjunction with a breast reduction.

After making the incision, the surgeon removes excess breast tissue, fat and skin to reduce the size of each breast, then reshapes the breast and repositions the nipple and areola.

Our doctors in Turkey will be helping and guiding you throughout this process with every detail explained carefully. For further information or if you would like to find out what method of procedure is best suited for you, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many sizes can i go down with Breast Reduction?

It actually depends on many factors, such as current breast volume, incision type and patient's goal. For this reason, the exact size becomes clear at physical consultation after measurements. However typically, most women drop one or two cup sizes with breast reduction procedure.

2. How long do you have to stay at hospital after Breast Reduction?

After breast reduction surgery, you'll need to stay 1 night at hospital. The next day after surgery you'll be discharged.

3. How soon can I go back to work after Breast Reduction surgery?

You will need at least a week away from work. During this time, you need to avoid strenuous activities. Full recovery takes around 2- 6 weeks.

4. How long does Breast Reduction surgery take?

Breast reduction surgery usually takes 2-3 hours to complete. However it can last a little shorter or longer depending on the case.

5. Will my breasts also uplifted with Breast Reduction surgery?

In Breast Reduction surgery, the breasts are slightly lifted as well since the whole breast tissue gets smaller.

How Does Process Work?

• First Day: For your treatment, once you get off the plane, our transfer will be ready to take you to your hotel. According to your arrival time, your first day will be a resting day

• Second Day: On your second day, it's going to be check-ups, tests and physical consultation with our plastic surgeon. During physical consultation, doctor will make some measurements to decide the best possible size that we can achieve. Then the procedure is performed.

• Third Day: After procedure, you'll be staying 1 night at hospital and then you are discharged after post-op check-ups. 

• Fourth Day: On 4th day, doctor will remove the drainages. Afternoon, you can do some sightseeing around the hotel.

• Fifth Day: After final check-ups, you'll be ready to fly back home