Correction of congenital and acquired breast defects

Correction breast defects

One of the most difficult operations in breast plastic surgery is the correction of defects. Whether they are congenital or acquired, the problem needs to be solved. After all, such diseases cause discomfort to a woman and affect the external shape of the breast. Usually, the surgeon recommends complex mammoplasty in such cases. If the defects are minor, the patient may be limited to lipomodelling.

The need for correction of breast defects

One of the most common reasons for changes in breast shape is the end of lactation. As the volume of the mammary glands increases, the skin and internal ligaments stretch significantly. In some cases, after the end of breastfeeding, breast asymmetry is noticeable, and strong stretch marks may appear. In addition, changes occur as a result of sudden weight loss or hormonal disruptions in the body.

Indications for breast correction to eliminate defects:

• breast ptosis;

• congenital pathology associated with the development of the mammary glands;

• syndrome of inverted or extended nipples;

• hypoplasia;

• asymmetry – acquired as a result of surgery or congenital;

• too wide gap between breasts;

• aesthetic problems associated with loss of firmness.

Before performing the correction, the patient should consult an endocrinologist and pass the necessary tests. The current state of the client, his age are also taken into consideration.

The initial examination allows the surgeon to identify important points:

• the degree of efficiency of the operation;

• determination of the correction method

• whether the client’s wishes are feasible;

• expected results.

Before the start of the correction, the anesthesiologist must talk to the patient. After that, at the consultation with a plastic surgeon the wishes of the client are clarified and further actions are finally determined, the doctor makes the operating marking.

Particular features of the correction of breast defects

In each case, an individual scheme is applied. During the correction, it is assumed that the shape of the mammary glands will be changed. That is, placing them at the correct level from an aesthetic point of view, it is possible to reduce the areola as well as to raise the breasts.

The standard procedure lasts 40-45 minutes. If we talk about cases that are considered difficult in plastic surgery, such as asymmetry with ptosis or tubular breast, then the time can be increased, the patient is given general anesthesia.

The operation involves the use of periareolar access, a miniature incision is made along the edge of the areola. In this case, the scar is almost invisible. Sometimes the doctor  makes several incisions, removes part of the areola and tightens the breasts. Not often, but reduction is necessary. The most common is breast augmentation with the use of implants.

The plastic surgeon determines the correct and optimal technique, as well as the required number of incisions before the correction, discussing this with the patient. As a rule, one operation is sufficient, but sometimes it is necessary to divide the correction into two stages.

Many patients are interested in the recovery period, it will depend on the technique of the operation performed. Average time spent in the clinic is up to 24 hours after correction. On the first day after the surgery a pressure bandage is applied to the breast. In the future, the doctor will prescribe the number and time of visits to the clinic for examination and bandaging.

It is recommended to wear a special bra for a month after the procedure. Such underwear creates additional compression on the chest for proper fixation of the result. After the correction of the defects of the mammary glands, the breasts acquire a natural and beautiful shape. There are no visible external and internal defects.