HYPERTROPHIC BREAST

Breast surgery allows us to reduce the volume of the breasts, to harmonise them with the patient’s morphology and also to correct ptosis and/or an associated asymmetry.
More often than not, the resection of the excess skin, requires a T shaped scar to give a beautiful projection, and a better long term result.

BEFORE THE OPERATION

It’s necessary to have a stable weight because any variation in weight after the surgery will have a bad impact on the final result. At the first consultation, I will take a set of photographs, I will study the extent of the hypertrophy, the degree of ptosis, the size and the position of the areola and the presence of an eventual asymmetry. It is when I will study these photos that I will better understand your expectations, and I will explain to you the various surgical possibilities available and the site of the scars in function of your body’s morphology.
I can not stress enough how important it is to stop smoking 45 days before the operation,because of the risks of skin damage due to vasoconstriction from the nicotine.
A complete breast imaging is prescribed systematically (breast X ray, echography)

THE OPERATION

The operation is carried out under general anesthetic, during a short hospital stay over. All the resection of the mammary gland is weighed, and sent to the laboratory for a histologic examination.
I use re-absorbable crotched thread in order to shorten the scars and to obtain a minimum width. I apply a compressive bandage immediately after the operation.
You will be asked to evaluate your pain from a degree of 0 to 10 and the medical team will adapt the pain killers to your specific need.It’s vital that the pain is dealt with rapidly and we ask you to work together with the medical team so as to ensure your maximum comfort.

AFTERCARE

Along with my team, I ensure all postoperative care, in order to diminish scarring. If drains are used, they are taken out 2 days after the surgery and a compressive bra needs to be worn for one month. Bandages are changed every four days for 15 days, a silicone gel is applied for several months.
Our team physiotherapist, Sabine will teach you how to move according to the type of operation you have had, in order to avoid stretching the scars, and also to correct back bone posture which may need adjustment after the operation.

THE RESULT

The final result is obtained after one year, the time necessary for the breasts to achieve their natural position and for the scars to diminish. The breasts stay natural and sensitive, notably when there are hormonal or weight variations.