Breast reduction at Family Hospital partner of Albania Doctor. Breast reduction surgery, procedures, techniques and costs

What is breast reduction surgery, who is it for, how is the surgery performed, procedures and techniques. How much does breast reduction surgery cost in Albania?

What is reduction mammoplasty?

The reduction mammaplastyopposite ofbreast augmentation, or the reduction surgery of breasts that are too abundant, asymmetrical and excessively large. It is carried out by removing excess fat, glandular tissue and skin from the breast and reshaping the nipple-areola complex, giving it a new harmonious appearance.

So the purpose of this surgery is to recover more harmonious proportions of the breast, reduce the volume by rebalancing the relationship between the size of the breast and the body. Reduction mammoplasty also has functional objectives as it also allows you to eliminate some problems due to the excessive development of the volume of a large breast.

Reductive matoplasty solve collateral problems such as neck pain, back pain, skin irritations, difficulty in carrying out physical activity due to the excessive weight of the gland. Furthermore, on a psycho-physical level, the intervention can help eliminate discomfort and regain self-confidence, significantly improving the aesthetic aspect

For which patients is breast reduction surgery indicated?

Breast reduction surgeryit is indicated for women who have excessively voluminous and sagging breasts. When is it appropriate to perform breast reduction surgery? It can be performed at any age, but is recommended after full development and the desired pregnancies have been planned.

This type of intervention is not performed only for a simple aesthetic question but also functionally by solving problems of bad posture and movement difficulties. Often the breast reduction procedure is associated with the breast lift.

The procedure and techniques of breast reduction surgery

The reduction mammoplasty technique involves multiple incisions, vertical and horizontal with an inverted T shape, i.e. a scar in the periareolar area, extending vertically from the lower edge of the areola to the inframammary groove and extending transversely to the entire groove. The scars are placed in strategic and not very visible areas and tend to become not very visible over time.

The most common technique it consists in the removal of part of the mammary gland, of the subcutaneous fat and of the excess skin and the simultaneous lifting of the areola and nipple. If necessary, the size of the areola can be reduced and sometimes a reduction mammaplasty procedure is associated with one liposuction, to refine the result.

In the case of less voluminous breasts, the scars may be limited to the areola or also extend to the vertical section between the areola and the inframammary fold, without the transversal section. At the end of the operation, two suction drains and an elastic-containing dressing will be placed

The duration of the intervention varies between 1h 30 min. and 2h 30 min.

The operation is performed under general anesthesia, a possible hospitalization, except in some minor cases in which it is possible to perform local anesthesia with sedation.

Reduction mammoplasty before and after. Albania Doctor

Treatments after breast reduction surgery

After breast reduction surgery, some pain may be felt, usually controllable with careful monitoring and common analgesics. The drainages will be removed after 24-48 hours depending on the case, any bandage will also be removed and the breast will be wrapped in an elastic support bra, which will be worn day and night for a month or a month and a half, depending on the case. to minimize swelling and support the breasts during the healing process. Stitches will be removed after one week for a month, do not expose yourself to the sun for a month. To evaluate the final result it will be necessary to wait at least 6 months.

The frequency of dressings depends on the individual clinical case and the technique used. During the specialist visit preceding the operation, the surgeon will carefully evaluate the anatomical characteristics of the patient.

How much does breast reduction in Albania cost, breast reduction surgery in Albania?

The precise cost of breast reduction surgery in Albania is determined in the first in-depth specialist visit at our clinic in Tirana, by the plastic surgeon.

Our plastic surgeon will determine the amount of glandular tissue, fat and skin to be removed, will set the complexity and duration of the surgery session and the price.

If you would like a quote on Reduction Mammoplasty in Albania, contact us on WhatsApp or contact us by filling out the form provided on the website. Our staff will call you as soon as possible.

Summary of details

Technique:surgery
Duration: 1h30 - 2h30
Anesthesia: general
Post-treatment rest: 7 days
Result obtained:1 month
Back to social:7 days
Resumption of activity:after a week
Full Recovery:4/6 months
Final and visible results:in 2/6 months