“A beautiful, shapely chest with no pains or aches.”

Breast Reduction

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Breast reduction surgery is surgery to reduce the size or shape of the breasts to make them smaller, which is ideal for patients who find their breasts too large or disproportionately uncomfortable. Patients will undergo a breast lift or breast reduction surgery to make their breasts smaller and more supported, resulting in a more balanced and beautiful appearance. This surgery is suitable for patients who desire a more proportional and comfortable breast size or for those who experience inconveniences such as shoulder, neck, and back pain resulting from large breasts.

Large breasts that are not firm can lead to the following issues:

  • Neck, shoulder, and back pain due to the excessive weight of large breasts.
  • Bone-related problems such as herniated discs due to the weight of large breasts.
  • Reduced self-confidence due to excessively large breast size.
  • Breasts that are uneven or disproportionate to the body.
  • Stretch marks or irritation under the breasts.
  • Ill-fitting bras due to a mismatch between breast size and bra size. These problems can result from having breasts that are both large and lacking firmness.

A beautifully proportioned breast includes:

  • Balanced Upper and Lower Breasts: The ratio between the upper and lower parts of the breast should be harmonious and well-balanced.
  • Sloping and Beautiful Breast Projection: The breast should have a graceful slope and beautiful projection starting from the collarbone to the nipple.
  • A Curved Base: The breast’s base should exhibit a gentle curvature, resembling a droplet of water.
  • Ideal Nipple Position: The appropriate nipple placement is typically at a 90-degree angle.
  • Distances: The distance from the breast projection to the nipple should be approximately 16-19 cm. From the nipple to the breast’s lower edge should be around 6-7 cm to achieve a beautiful appearance.
  • Semi-Circular Shape Under the Breast: The lower part of the breast should have a semi-circular shape, typically within an angle of 110-120 degrees.
  • Well-Defined Cleavage: A beautiful breast often features a 3 cm separation between the two breasts.

The shape and appearance of beautiful breasts may vary depending on factors such as age, ethnicity, and culture. Beautiful breasts typically exhibit four characteristics:

  1. Upper and Lower Breast Proportions: The upper part of the breast, above the nipple, is slightly smaller than the lower part, below the nipple, in an approximate ratio of 45% to 55%.
  2. Gentle Slope of the Upper Breast: The upper part of the breast should have a subtle and slightly curving slope.
  3. Slight Projection of the Lower Breast: The lower part of the breast should have a modest projection.
  4. Upward-Pointing Nipple: The nipple should point slightly upwards at an angle of approximately 20 degrees from the horizontal line.

After understanding the various breast reduction techniques and their respective differences, it becomes apparent that the choice of technique and surgical approach depends on individual concerns. Factors such as breast size and skin elasticity determine which technique is suitable for each person. The resulting incisions may take the form of a circular incision around the areola, a vertical incision from the areola to the breast crease, or an incision following the natural fold of the breast crease.

Breast Reduction Procedure Steps

There are many surgical approaches when it comes to breast reduction surgery, regarding the condition of patients’ breasts. Surgeons will examine the patient’s condition and determine the best surgical approaches as follows:

Donut Breast Lift Incision

The surgeon makes an incision around the areolas and removes a portion of the breast tissues if the patient’s breasts are slightly sagging and have areolas larger than 4 centimeters.

Lollipop Breast Lift Incision

The surgeon begins by making a 4-5 centimeter-long incision from around the areolas to the breast folds. This surgical approach is suitable for patients who have dense breast tissues. Excess skin is removed, allowing the skin to be pulled tightly. Breasts and nipples can be repositioned easily; moreover, this surgical approach allows the breasts to look more firm and lifted.

Anchor Breast Lift Incision

The surgeon begins by making an incision from around the areolas to the breast folds and another incision under the breast folds to remove excess skin. The breast tissues are readjusted around the breast fold, allowing the nipples to be repositioned more easily. This surgical approach is suitable for patients with large breasts and extreme sagging.

Each surgical approach is determined by the patient’s condition, which is wildly dependent on the size of the breast and skin elasticity. Any of the aforementioned approaches can be performed by the surgeon during the operation.

If you are experiencing :

Your breasts are too large; causing difficulties in completing tasks

Your breasts are too large; you feel uncomfortable wearing clothing or don’t feel as beautiful or confident

Your breasts are too large; causing back and neck pain, numbness in the arms as well as rashes

Your breasts are too large; the skin has started to wrinkle, sag, and have stretch marks

Why Wansiri Hospital ?

At Wansiri Hospital, our surgeon specialists are experts in Mammaplasty, so you can get the breast shape that best suits your appearance. Moreover, the infections are reduced due to our standardized operating rooms, with every approach performed by surgeon specialists who are divided into 2 units: anesthesiologists and cosmetic surgeons.

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We have a team of devoted and attentive medical experts, certified by The Medical Council of Thailand

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We have modern operating rooms, fitted with state-of-the-art medical equipment approved by international standards

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We have technology that can help visualize your final results before you undergo any kind of procedure

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We have medical anesthesiologists/anesthetists that allow you to have a restful and pain-free procedure

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We have customized plans for each individual patient that lessens bruising of tissue and ensures a clean incision that heals quickly

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We are proud to present premium service standards to achieve the highest level of satisfaction.

There are many techniques, methods, and approaches to undergoing Breast Reduction.

Donut Breast Lift Incision

For patients who are removing a medium amount of their breast tissue

Lollipop Breast Lift Incision

For patients who are removing a considerable amount of breast tissue

Anchor Breast Lift Incision

For patients who are removing a significant amount of breast tissue

PROCEDURE

Operation Duration

3-4 Hours

Medication

Anesthetic

Overnight Stay

1 Night

Recovery Period

1-2 Weeks

Swelling

The bruises will be gone in 2 weeks

Follow-up Period

1 Week (Stitch removal) / 1 month / 3 months / 6 months

Pre-Surgery Preparation

Take a leave from work for at least 1 week.
Abstain from water and food for 8 hours before the surgery.
Abstain from all vitamin supplements for 1 month before and after the surgery.
Abstain from smoking for 1 month before and after the surgery.
Abstain from alcoholic drinks for 1 month before and after the surgery.
Should have an assistant on the day of surgery, driving prohibition is required.
If having any underlying diseases, taking any medicines, or having an allergy history, you should inform the surgeon beforehand.

FAQS

The patient will be in a little pain once the anesthesia wears off.

The scar will be permanent but the skin and tissue will fully heal within 2 months after undergoing the surgery.

This is dependent on what surgical technique the plastic surgeon decides to use but the patient can usually still expect to feel sensations around their areola as per normal after the surgery.

Yes, undergoing a Breast Reduction will help fix the patient’s sagging breasts.

This is dependent on what surgical technique the plastic surgeon decides to use but 90% of patients are able to breastfeed as per normal. However, this may not be the case if the nipple and areola area need to be re-transplanted or repositioned.

Yes, males are able to undergo Breast Reduction surgery.

Yes, but very little as it depends on how much breast tissue has been removed.

There is a chance that the patient’s breasts could increase in size following an increase in body weight, but they will not return to their original size.

Yes, liposuction may help decrease the size of the patient’s breasts but this approach is often used with male patients.

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