You would like a surgical breast reduction or breast lift? Depending on the initial situation, only a reduction, a reduction with additional tightening or only a only a lift. Your decision for or against the necessary necessary requires that you have been informed about the surgical procedures procedures and the risks and possible adverse consequences. consequences. Please read this information sheet carefully before discussing the details with the doctor. discuss the details with the doctor.
The aim of the operation is to achieve an aesthetic and natural external shape and size of the breast. Breast reduction may also be medically indicated, e.g. if large breasts have led to malpositions and/or skin damage. The breasts are measured precisely before the procedure and the intended incision is marked on the skin. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia.
With the so-called low-scar (vertical) techniques, the breast is the breast is removed via an incision around the areola (which is usually and a vertical incision from the areola to the inframammary fold. from the areola to the inframammary fold. The excess skin is gathered along the vertical along the vertical incision and removed. In the case of more pronounced In the case of more pronounced excess skin, the vertical incision in the fold may either or end below the inframammary fold. This method can be combined with liposuction of the breasts. of the breasts. With most of the low-scar techniques, the final shape of the breasts is the final shape of the breasts is not immediately visible after the operation. The final result is often only visible after a few months. The The glandular body is fixed to the chest wall in such a way that the breasts are initially sit very high. They lower themselves in the weeks after the operation. themselves. This process can take a little longer for some patients. take a little longer.
Fig. 1: Vertical sectional view
In the T-cut technique, the incisions are made around the areola and in the inframammary fold. the inframammary fold and are joined by a vertical incision. connected by a vertical incision. The horizontal incision in the inframammary fold rarely reaches the rarely extends inwards to the breastbone or beyond, On the outside, it ends below the armpit. With this method the final shape of the breast can be seen as soon as the swelling has gone down. the swelling has subsided. With both techniques, the nipples must be moved upwards. upwards. In order to preserve the blood supply to the nipple, it has to be moved the nipple must be moved together with glandular tissue. With very large breasts it may be necessary to detach the nipple completely. It is transplanted back as a free graft after the breast reduction in Nuremberg. transplanted back. With this procedure, the ability to breastfeed cannot be breastfeeding cannot be preserved, and the sensitivity of the nipple to touch is nipple is significantly reduced in the long term. Your doctor will advise you which technique is suitable for you.
Fig. 2: T-section
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