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Breast reduction is the surgical operation with which large breasts are reduced.
Figure: outcomes of a breast reduction surgery: before surgery (above), after surgery (below).
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Performed by a cosmetic surgeon, breast reduction involves the elimination of a part of the tissues - adipose, glandular and skin - that form the breasts.
The procedure is invasive, requires general anesthesia and involves an incision intended to leave a more or less evident scar, depending on the technique used.
Before undergoing a breast reduction, it is necessary to perform some specific examinations and respect certain pre-operative indications
The post-operative phase can take several months, but the benefits are then tangible.
What is breast reduction?
Breast reduction is the cosmetic surgery for the reduction of breasts that are too large.
During its execution, the operating surgeon eliminates, first of all, part of the tissues - adipose, glandular and skin covering - that form the breasts. After that, it reshapes the area occupied by the nipples and the areola.
In most cases, breast reduction is reserved for women, however on some occasions it can also be performed on men.
WHAT DETERMINES THE SIZE OF A BREAST?
The size of the breasts depends on genetic factors, the amount of circulating sex hormones, body weight and size.
