Breast surgery · Kyiv
Breast reduction
Reduction mammoplasty to reduce breast volume and reshape the breasts.
Surgery removes some breast tissue and skin and creates a new shape. Reasons for considering it include physical discomfort, significant asymmetry or the patient's own preference.
Oleksandr Chornomyz · Plastic surgeon
What patients ask about
- Back, neck or shoulder painLarge breasts can contribute to discomfort, but other causes of pain should also be assessed.
- Irritation beneath the breastsThe skin fold may rub and become inflamed.
- Asymmetry or droopingDifferences in volume, nipple position and skin quality are assessed.
- Changes after pregnancy or weight changesSurgery is planned after breastfeeding has ended or weight has stabilised.
What shapes the treatment plan
The desired size, shape, scars and possible changes in nipple sensation are discussed in advance. The ability to breastfeed may change.
Ultrasound or mammography may be needed depending on age and indications. Suspicious breast changes are investigated first.
Reducing tissue and reshaping the breasts
Planning covers breast volume, areola position and expected scars. An anchor incision combines an incision around the areola, a vertical line and one in the fold below the breast. Preserving blood supply matters when repositioning the nipple–areola complex; tissue removal is planned for each side.
The surgeon removes the agreed amount of glandular tissue, fat and skin, reshapes the breasts and repositions the nipple–areola complex. Tissue is closed in layers; the need for drains depends on the operation.
When surgery is postponed or the plan changes
Before breast reduction, the breasts are assessed and suspicious changes investigated. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, acute infection or a flare-up of illness require postponing elective surgery. Diabetes, a history of cancer, clotting disorders and heart, lung or kidney disease require assessment of healing and tissue blood supply risks.
Possible complications include asymmetry, visible scars, changes in or loss of nipple sensation, healing problems and effects on breastfeeding. Impaired tissue blood supply is a rare but important risk.
Breast support and healing after reduction
Swelling, bruising and discomfort are possible initially. The team explains incision care, support garments and follow-up examinations.
Sport and upper-body activity resume gradually. Shape and scars change over several months.
Questions to discuss
Can breast reduction affect breastfeeding?
Yes, the ability to breastfeed may change. Discuss future pregnancy and breastfeeding plans before selecting the technique.
What is an anchor incision in breast reduction?
It combines an incision around the areola, a vertical incision and a line along the breast fold. This provides access for tissue removal and reshaping.
Will reduction definitely resolve back pain?
No. Large breasts may contribute to discomfort, but other causes of pain need assessment. Reduction is not a universal treatment for back pain.
Price and consultation
The final cost depends on the agreed surgical plan.
The current price list does not give a separate amount for this procedure.
Breast reduction
Discuss desired volume, physical discomfort, asymmetry and possible effects on sensation and breastfeeding.
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