A surgery that reduces overly large breasts by excising excess skin, glandular tissue, and fat to decrease size and improve shape.
Overview
Breast reduction addresses both functional problems (shoulder pain, back pain, skin irritation) and cosmetic concerns. Techniques include vertical incision and inverted-T incision methods, both including nipple-areolar complex repositioning. Scar extent depends on the amount of tissue removed. The surgery significantly improves quality of life for patients with macromastia.
Mechanism
The surgeon marks a new, higher nipple position and designs the tissue excision pattern. Excess skin, glandular tissue, and fat are excised according to the plan. The nipple-areolar complex is transposed upward on a pedicle (maintaining blood supply and sensation). The remaining breast tissue is reshaped and the skin envelope is closed. The vertical method leaves a lollipop-shaped scar; the inverted-T method adds a horizontal scar in the inframammary fold.
Effects
Reduced breast size, improved breast shape and position, elevated nipple position, relief of shoulder and back pain, resolved skin irritation, improved posture, and easier physical activity.
Duration
Permanent; natural aging and weight changes may affect shape over time; results are generally stable
Recovery
Surgical drains for 1-3 days. Surgical bra for 4-6 weeks. Moderate soreness for 1-2 weeks. Avoid heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks. Swelling resolves over 2-3 months. Scars mature over 6-12 months.
Side Effects
Scarring (inevitable), temporary swelling and bruising, changes in nipple sensation (temporary or permanent), risk of asymmetry, fat necrosis, wound healing problems, infection, and inability to breastfeed (depending on technique).
Price Range
5,000,000-10,000,000 KRW
Target Audience
Those with overly large breasts causing pain or discomfort, those with functional issues from macromastia, and those seeking a more proportionate breast size.
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