Breast reduction in Alicante

During the first consultation with our specialist in breast reduction in Alicante, Dr. Jorge García Juarranz, the most important thing will be communication. Through an interview, we will share your expectations about the surgery so that the result is what you want to achieve. 

Remember that in this intervention you can perform a greater or lesser reduction according to your wishes, with the breast being able to be elevated only or reduced to a greater or lesser extent. At this point, you can express your desires with total freedom, knowing that the result you obtain will follow parameters of body harmony that will guarantee proportion and beauty as a constant for you.

We will also discuss the scars resulting from this surgery. Because it is necessary to modify both the continent (the skin) and reduce the content (the gland), scars are inevitable. In the case of raising the areola and nipple, narrowing the breast and reducing the content in the lower pole, three scars are required: one periareolar (around the areola), another vertical one (from the bottom of the areola to the furrow). ) and another in the undermammary fold. This combination of scars is known as an "inverted T" and offers the best results in terms of breast shape. It is important to note that there is no reduction mammoplasty without scars, although these are strategically placed in places such as the groove or the natural color changes of the areola.

Although these scars may be worrying at first, they are very well tolerated when placed in strategic locations on the breast. Although they will be visible during the first year, over time they will lighten and become almost completely hidden. During the postoperative period, you will receive specific treatment to improve the scars and you will be provided with detailed instructions on how to care for them.

Our plastic surgeon in Alicante, Dr. Jorge García Juarranz, is a specialist in breast surgery who masters different breast surgery techniques. breast reduction. With these procedures, the convergence is sought between the desire for a quick recovery of the patients and the maximum safety of the procedure. To achieve this, the technique is perfected with the aim of minimizing trauma to the tissues, minimizing the risk of bleeding and avoiding the need for drains in the breast. Drains, which can cause pain and a lateral scar, represent a connection between a sterile internal environment and a bacteria-filled exterior. By paying close attention to the details and surgery, we can eliminate the need for its use, thereby improving the experience, recovery and safety of the procedure.

The same goes for the use of bandages in the postoperative period. Thanks to adequate anesthesia and careful hemostasis (cauterization), we avoid its application, so our patients wake up with a small band-aid on their scars and their bra. Nothing else.

Both the surgery and the subsequent night of admission will take place in a tertiary hospital, equipped with all available human and technical resources, such as an admission floor, advanced ICU and other complementary services that may be necessary.

La breast reduction o reduction mammoplasty It is an elective surgery. This implies that you undergo the operation to improve your quality of life, not because your health depends on it. These considerations have significant weight when making decisions, since you should not take risks that could affect your health. For this reason, our priority is to ensure that all human and technical resources are available to you. This not only seeks to obtain the best possible result, but also to ensure that your health is not in danger at any time.

All surgeries performed by our specialist in breast reduction in Alicante, Dr. Jorge García Juarranz, are carried out in a tertiary hospital center, providing all the safety guarantees currently available. In addition, you will receive preoperative and postoperative treatment to improve the quality of your tissues and scars, and thus avoid possible problems.

In this process, your collaboration is crucial. This surgery involves changes in the position of the tissues, which will require the best possible blood supply for optimal healing. Tobacco makes this process difficult, so it is imperative to stop smoking at least 15 days before the intervention and 45 days after. Otherwise, there is a risk of complications in the nipple-areola complex or problems with healing.

Finally, our specialist in Plastic Surgery in Alicante, will provide you with recommendations on the steps to take to take care of the results after surgery. After all, the best result is one that is enjoyed in health for many, many years.

If you are considering having surgery with our Plastic Surgeon specialist in breast reduction in Alicante, you should know that the postoperative period is usually quite bearable. You will usually wake up with little pain, but you may experience a feeling of pressure in your chest as the skin and tissues are repositioned and tightened. For the next four to five days, you may experience discomfort or mild pain related to arm movements. Despite this, it is crucial to maintain a normal level of activity to avoid contractures in the shoulders and back. With the help of pain relievers, this stage is overcome without problems.

Remember that for the first two weeks, it is recommended not to drive. Although nothing will most likely happen during your surgery, it is essential that you are fully competent to avoid any possibility of an accident in the event of a sudden reaction. Additionally, after any surgery on the breast, not just the breast reduction, it is important to avoid lifting heavy objects or raising your arm above shoulder height. These actions can tighten the skin and stretch scars, which could cause some problems.

The most anticipated moment comes a few days after the surgery, during the first cure, when you will finally be able to see the result. However, the chest is likely to appear swollen and appear “too high” or even “inverted.” The skin will be tight and the touch will be much firmer than that of a natural breast. As time passes, the pectoral swells and the gland descends to its final position, a process that you will be able to observe almost daily during the first weeks. The final result will be seen approximately three months after the intervention, at which point it stops being disappointing and is revealed in its final form.