Reduction mammoplasty is an aesthetic surgery that reduces the size of the breasts, making them smaller and firmer breasts, proportionate to the rest of the body.
This cosmetic surgery is always performed in an operating room under general anesthesia and lasts between 2 to 4 hours. Thanks to this technique, the surgeon removes excess skin, fat and breast tissue from the patient, repositioning the areola and the nipple in their new position.
- +GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS. PREPARATION
- Do not eat food 8 hours before surgery
- Do not take Aspirin or Ibuprofen for 5 days prior to surgery.
- If you are taking blood thinners, stop three days before surgery
- +GO TO THE CLINIC INDICATED BY THE DOCTOR UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
- After the morning bath, do not apply any cream or makeup.
- Remove nail polish if you have it
- Put on comfortable clothes if possible a sweatshirt with zippers on the front, wool socks.
- Do not wear jewelry of any kind
- Introduce yourself with a companion.
- Children are not allowed into any Clinic (their health conditions can be affected in places where different pathologies are managed)
- +TAKE WITH YOU
- Orthopedic bra
- +AFTER SURGERY
- Avoid sudden movements. You must not drive.
- Take analgesics and antibiotics as prescribed by a doctor.
- Show up for your first checkup 4 days after surgery.
- Do not sleep on your stomach, preferably do it on your back for the first eight days after surgery.
- Your removal of stitches if necessary will be done after the first fifteen days of surgery.
- Request the Cellular or Landline Number of the specialist doctor in case you have any warning signs of those described in this format
- Take analgesics and antibiotics as prescribed by a doctor.
- When removing the girdle for the bath or to wash it for the first time, the patient will possibly feel a slight decompensation that should be handled calmly by the family, this is due to a slight hypotension with hypothermia, it is advisable at this time to sit it down and give it a hot drink with sugar.
- For the first body bath it is recommended to place a plastic chair in the shower.
- The use of liquid soap (ANTIBACTERIAL) is recommended to wash the areas surrounding the wounds and the wounds themselves, remember that you should not pass your hands over other areas of your body before handling small wounds, this would cause the risk of possible infections.
- The patient’s diet should be rich in iron and protein, avoiding flours (it is ideal for the patient to eat meats such as liver, bird, blood sausage, fish, and chicken).
- The patient must permanently wear the girdle (day and night) for at least three months and the anti-embolic stockings for one month.
- Remember that good post-operative management depends on you and if you follow the instructions given, the result of your surgery will be optimal.
- Request your appointment when leaving the clinic for the beginning of your post-operative massages. Show up for your first control at 8 days, depending on the type of suture, stitches will be removed after 8 days, if necessary.
- Request the Cellular or Landline Number of the specialist doctor in case you have any warning signs of those described in this format.
- One of our officials will be contacting you by phone to verify your health status
- Avoid the presence of pets during your post-operative period, since hair and feces can cause complications in your surgery
- +ALARM SIGNS
- Heavy bleeding
- Fever
- Respiratory Difficulty
- Intense pain.
- Darkening and / or redness of the skin
- Irritation or itching
