Breast Reduction / Breast Lifting Information
- Duration: App. 3~5 hours
- Anesthesia: General Anesthesia
- Fasting: From 8 hours before the surgery
- Stitch Removal: 2 weeks after
- Hospitalization: 1 day
- Hemo Vac Removal: 3 days after
- Recommended Staying Period in Korea: Min. 2 weeks
- Mani & Pedicure: Must be removed
- Special Aftercare: Injection to reduce scarring, pumpkin extract (help reduce swelling), ultrasound examination for breast (for revision surgery case), post operation breast massage care program
- What is Breast Reduction?
- Many Asian women have less breast tissue so it is believed that breast reduction is a rare procedure, but on the contrary, it occurs more often than before. The average Asian women have breasts with 200-250cc of volume, but some have 400cc which is heavy physically and emotionally painful. Breast reduction procedure is more complex than breast augmentation so consulting a WONJIN specialist is important before proceeding with the surgery. It is recommended to get a breast lift after breast reduction to correct possible drooped breasts.
- Recommended for those who
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- 1. Have oversized breasts
- 2. Have neck and waist pain due to oversized breast
- 3. Have dermatopathy such as eczema due to severely droopy breast
Levels of breast sagging
- Stage A mastoptosis
- The nipple is above the inframammary fold or dropped less than 1cm from inframammary fold
Surgical Method for Each Stage : Belody, Breast Augmentation, Thread Lift - Stage B mastoptosis
- The nipple is above the inframammary fold, and most of the breast tissue is still above the fold as well
Surgical Method for Each Stage : Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Belody, Thread Lift - Stage C mastoptosis
- The nipple is below over than 3cm from the inframammary fold and may even point downward
Surgical Method for Each Stage : Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Belody, Thread Lift
Incision Method
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METHOD 01 Vertical Incision (Vertical Scar Technique)
- Case of oversized breasts
Would like to retain breast-feeding potential - Though it may leave minor scars after the operation, surgeons strongly recommend this method because it shortens operation time and less/no complication occur.
STEP 01
Design the
sugical area
STEP 02
incise vertically
STEP 03
Excise part of skin around nipple and areola
STEP 04
Partical fat and mammary gland tissue removal
STEP 05
Replacement of
nipple and areola
STEP 06
Suture the
incision site
- Case of oversized breasts
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METHOD 02 Areola Incision (Inferior Pedicle Technique)
Case of slightly/not-so oversized breasts
Sensitive about leaving scars
Would like to retain breast-feeding potential
STEP 01
Design the
sugical area
STEP 02
incise around areola
STEP 03
Excise part of skin around nipple and areola
STEP 04
Partical fat and mammary gland tissue removal
STEP 05
Suture the
incision site
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METHOD 03 Complex Incision (Inferior Pedicle Technique)
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Appropriate for breasts lacking elasticity
Suitable for large and extremely sagging breasts
Not sensitive about scars remaining
STEP 01
Design the
sugical area
STEP 02
incise around areola, vertically from areola and horizontally along the breast line
STEP 03
Partical fat and mammary gland tissue removal
STEP 04
Replace nipple and areola
STEP 05
Suture the
incision site
