Large, sagging or also asymmetrical breasts are a burden for many affected women. On the physical side, a large, heavy breast often leads to neck and back pain, overloading of the spine and postural damage. Some breasts are so heavy that the bra straps cut into the shoulders and leave grooves. In addition, restrictions during exercise can occur. Irritation and eczema can also appear in the inframammary fold.
Some women also suffer psychologically when they are stared at in public because of their large bust. When the size and weight of the breast are no longer in proportion to the physique, the medical term is “macromastia”.
Due to age-related changes or a pregnancy, breasts can lose fullness and firmness and, with a corresponding predisposition, slacken. Many women then find their large sagging breasts unaesthetic and feel uncomfortable.
With a breast reduction (mammary reduction), Dr. Özdemir can reduce your bust size and create a well-shaped bust that suits you and your body. This can enormously increase your quality of life and create more self-confidence. As a specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, he has the appropriate training and many years of experience to carry out a breast reduction, which is a complex procedure.
Individual consultation with Dr. Özdemir
Dr. Özdemir advises you in detail on what results can be expected given your physical conditions. He determines whether a breast lift (mastopexy) or a breast reduction by tissue removal is appropriate for you. If asymmetries are present, for example a significantly enlarged breast, he advises you on how these can be balanced out. In doing so, he is happy to address your wishes.
He also informs you about the exact course of the operation as well as possible complications and risks of the procedure. You will also be informed about the treatment costs. If you have any questions, Dr. Özdemir will be glad to answer them. Feel free to arrange an appointment for the breast reduction consultation in Vienna.
Different methods – reducing the breast
Depending on the anatomical conditions of the breast, Dr. Özdemir can use various methods for the breast reduction in Vienna. These differ, for example, in the course of the scar and the type of tissue removal. The incision technique often involves a T-incision, which looks like an inverted T or an anchor. This technique is used above all for large breasts and heavily slackened skin. The nipple is raised together with nerves and blood vessels in order to preserve the sensitivity of the nipple and the ability to breastfeed. The excess skin below the nipple is removed with or without tissue.
Scar-sparing techniques are the I-, L- or O-technique, named after the appearance of the incision. These are used when not so much tissue has to be removed and the distance the areola is raised is short. With these techniques, the scar has a bridge leading downwards, an additional scar in the inframammary fold, or runs only around the areola.
The scars are initially visible and then fade more and more over the following months until they are fine and inconspicuous. Depending on the surgical technique, Dr. Özdemir plans the incisions so that they are hidden in natural skin folds as far as possible.
An overview of the incision techniques
In many cases, a breast lift is also performed alongside the breast reduction in order to further improve the result.
Course of the breast reduction in Vienna
In a surgical breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty), the excess of skin, fat and glandular tissue is removed from the lower breast area. A harmonious, smaller breast is then formed. The nipple, with its nerves and blood vessels, is moved up to its intended position. If the areolas are widened due to reduced skin tension, they can be reduced in size on request. In this way, everything on the newly shaped breasts is in a balanced proportion.
Which breast-reduction method is used depends on the initial findings. The incision depends on your physical conditions and your ideas. Dr. Özdemir then selects the most suitable incision. Thanks to modern techniques, as few scars as possible are created. As the sutures are self-dissolving, they do not have to be removed.
The operation is performed under general anaesthesia and, depending on the extent of the procedure, takes about 2 hours. Afterwards, depending on the extent of the procedure, you should stay in the clinic for two or three nights.
After the breast reduction
After the operation, you will be given a special support bra that you must wear in the following weeks. During follow-up examinations, Dr. Özdemir assesses the healing process. After about 10 days you are fit for work again. You should avoid sporting activities, solarium and sauna for 4–6 weeks. The final result can be assessed after about 6–12 months, once healing is complete. After that, the result usually remains constant.
