Breast Surgery
Breast Reduction
A lighter, proportionate chest for large, heavy breasts.
Approximate timings reflect the practice information supplied for Op. Dr. Soner Tezcan. Additional procedures, health and recovery may change the plan. Surgery, stay and activity plans are confirmed during consultation and follow-up.
What is it?
Breast reduction removes excess tissue and skin to make the breasts smaller and lifted.
Who is it for?
People with back or neck pain, skin irritation or poor posture due to large breasts.
How is it done?
Excess tissue and skin are removed, the breast is reshaped and the nipple raised.
Recovery
Approximate return to work/social life: 7–10 days. This does not mean full recovery or clearance for exercise or flying. Swelling and tissue settling may take longer and are reviewed during follow-up.
What is breast reduction and who is it for?
Breast reduction reduces the volume of large, heavy breasts and reshapes them higher. Large breasts can cause neck, back and shoulder pain, bra-strap grooves, rashes under the breast and difficulty exercising. Surgery aims to ease these complaints and create a breast shape in proportion with the body.
Incision and scars
An anchor incision is generally used: around the nipple, vertically and along the fold under the breast. Excess tissue and skin are removed and the nipple is moved higher. Scars fade clearly over time.
Surgery and recovery
Surgery takes about 2–3 hours under general anaesthesia, usually with 1 night in hospital. Dissolvable stitches are used. Return to work takes about 7–10 days. A sports bra is worn for 4–6 weeks and breast massage is not recommended. Activity plan: light walks in week 1, light exercise after week 2, normal sport after a month, weight training after 2 months.
Aftercare and follow-up
- One or two checks are planned before departure according to the return date. A flight report is provided; fitness and timing for travel require medical assessment. Anti-embolism stockings form part of the care plan.
- Antibiotics, pain relief, stomach protection and antibiotic ointment are used only as prescribed. Dose, application site and duration are individual; do not start treatment independently.
- Absorbable sutures are used; routine stitch removal is not planned. Scar cream is started after wound closure at the time advised by the surgeon.
- A support bra is worn for approximately 4–6 weeks. Breast massage is not recommended. Massage instructions for lifts/liposuction do not apply to the breasts.
- General activity plan: gentle walking in week one; light exercise after week two; regular sport after month one; weight lifting after month two. Every stage requires review and surgeon clearance; some procedures need longer restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
Will there be scars after breast reduction?
With an anchor incision there are scars around the nipple, vertically and in the fold under the breast; they fade over time.
When can I return to work?
Most patients return to work within about 7–10 days.