BREAST REDUCTION

BREAST

BREAST REDUCTION

Breast hypertrophy is defined as large breasts with excessive breast tissue. This may occur as early as puberty, as a result of pregnancies, weight gain.

Causes:
There are various causes of breast hypertrophy which include overproduction of estrogens, patients’s genetics and being overweight.

Problems:
Breast hypertrophy can cause a variety of problems:
* Physical-related problems:
- Neck, shoulder and back pain
- Postural problem, musculoskeletal deformities.
- Indenting of the shoulder skin from bra straps cutting in
* Psychological-related problems:
- Low self-esteem
- Depression.

The Breast reduction, technically known as reduction mammoplasty/ mastoplasty, is surgical intervention aims at reducing excessive breast volume. The surgery focusses on removing glandular tissue, fat, and skin from the breasts, resulting in smaller, lighter, firmer, and better proportioned breasts.

Breast reduction surgery can also reshape or raise your nipples, reduce the circumference of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. The goal of breast reduction surgery is to give a woman not only smaller, but more shapely breasts that are in proportion with her body.

For male, breast development is caused by hormonal problems or excessive fat deposit level. In some case, it's a side effect by those taking oestrogen to treat cancers or steroids. Stomach ulcers medicines or steroids may probably experience the large size of breasts. The reduction surgery (gynaecomastia) help to tighten chest skin and elasticity

WHY CHOOSE EMCAS

We perform thousands of procedures every year, helping patients to achieve the look they’ve always wanted. At EMCAS we work with Motiva and Arion, the world’s leading supplier of breast implants.

We offer a wide range of cosmetic surgery procedures which can enhance the way you look. Some of our most popular cosmetic procedures include breast enlargement/ augmentation, buttock enlargement, liposuction, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty surgery or face lift.

Highly experienced surgeons: Cosmetic or plastic surgery is one that you will live with for the rest of your life. The two most important factors of successful plastic surgery are selecting the right hospital and the right surgeon, who is held to the highest standards of education, training, safety and ethics.

State-of-the-art facilities: They include hospitals, operating room, outpatient care centers and specialized care centers in the privacy and sterility.

The American advanced technology – VECTRA 3D IMAGING SYSTEM will:

+ Measure the accurate current breast sizes,
+ Identify whether the size is suitable with customer body or not,
+ Help you to visualize what the potential outcome of your surgery will be.

Experienced, caring support: We are chosen by thousands of patients to provide them with the best care, from their consultation to surgery and throughout their entire aftercare. Our medical team and administration staffs at EMCAS are here to support you in every step of your journey.

We understand that your decision to go ahead with our high quality cosmetic or weight loss surgery shouldn’t be restricted by cost. That’s why we’ve made it easy to estimate the cost of your treatment during consultation and spread the cost with flexible payment options to suit you.

Up to 80% of patients at EMCAS have had cosmetic or weight loss surgery after consultation and can share their experiences with you.

If you choose EMCAS to have plastic surgery overseas, breast surgery is a 2-hour procedure with an overnight stay at the hospital which only requires a week stay in Ho Chi Minh city.

A candidate for breast reduction is who:

At least 18 years old,
Has sagging breast above grade 4 and feels uncomfortable with her extremely large breasts,
Wants to restore the volume you had prior to weight loss, pregnancy and breastfeeding,
Physically healthy and at a stable body weight.
Gets pituitary gland related illness which causes the increase in Progesterone.
Has the huge amount of silicone breast implants.

As breast surgery is a procedure that is individual to each patient, our surgeons will help you to choose the best option.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Breast surgery:

Q: Will I Be in Pain?

A: Most of our customer share with us the recovery is far less painful than they expected. Some discomfort, swelling is to be expected and can be well controlled. You will have prescription pain medication in 5 days after the procedure to help you stay comfortable through the first stages of healing. A return to normal light activity is possible as soon as you feel ready, usually within a day or two.

Q: Will my results look natural?

A: Customer will have the accurate diagnosis and results afterwards through VECTRA XT 3D imaging system. Our surgeons will offer suggestions to achieve balanced proportions not only on the breasts, but throughout the body. These images will help you to visualize what the potential outcome of your surgery will be. Viewing and discussing these simulated photos with our doctors will help guide them in performing your surgery to your specifications so that you are sure to love the end result!

Q: Will augmentation/enlargement work for me if I have saggy breasts?

A: It depends on how much your breasts sag. If you have mild sagging breasts, you can receive breast implants to enlarge your breasts because they can fill up a loose skin envelope (after pregnancy and breast-feeding) making the breasts look full again.

Q: Will my nipple sensation or feeling change?

A: Some women experience changes or loss of nipple sensation after breast augmentation. In many cases, these changes are only temporary and nipple sensation returns after several months. Unfortunately, more than 10% of women, however, have permanent alterations in nipple sensation.

Q: Can I still breastfeed after breast surgery?

A: The answer to this question is simply that most women can still breastfeed just fine after breast surgery. Breastfeeding with implants has been shown to be safe for the baby and the mother.

For more information about breast surgery, please schedule a consultation with our experienced surgeons

REAL RESULTS:

Consulting & checking:

Customers should firstly share important information below:
How their puberty periods were?
Which kind of milk their mother use in newborn and baby periods?
Which kind of medicine and supplement they use, especially ginseng included corticoid.
Some generally signs: depression, sleep deprivation, headaches, stomach aches, periods.

The doctors will use VECTRA 3D machine to measure:
- The breast structures.
- The degree of Breast hypertrophy.

- Accordingly, the doctors will find out the best solution for breast reduction.

PREPARE FOR YOUR SURGERY

Strictly NO food and drink including water for 6-8 hours before surgery. Having food or drink in your system could cause complications from the anesthesia,
Stop smoking before your procedure for a few weeks to avoid nicotine-related risks,
Do not take medications that could increase bleeding, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and aspirin. Avoid supplements that have similar effects, like vitamin E and fish oil,
You must be cleared for surgery by appropriate pre-surgery screening (blood test, EKG, X-ray, ultrasound etc.) in accordance with your surgeon's instructions and our Patient Safety requirements,
Choose clothes that will be comfortable (loose-fitting clothes and slip-on shoes). You shouldn't wear contact lenses, accessories like jewelry, watches, wigs or hairpins. Do not apply any products to your skin or hair the morning of surgery,
Line up a family member or friend to drive you home after your procedure or post-operative care since you will be receiving anesthesia.

Breast reduction performing:

- The doctors will choose the surgical method and prognosis.
- Using anesthesia.
- Surgical period will last about 150-180 minutes.

The recover time at hospital is 24 hours. You can expect to resume your normal work schedules within a few days. In general, more complex procedures performed on larger areas will take longer to heal, depends on whether it was a stand-alone surgery or if it occurred in conjunction with another body contouring procedure.

Our plastic surgeon also needs to see you to ensure you are healing well. Please don't skip your post-op follow-ups for bandage changing in every 2 to 3 days. Removing stitches after 14 to 20 days. Wearing compression garment (bandage or support bra with silicone bag to avoid movement) for a couple of weeks is a must.

Physical activity and exercise can be fully resumed after 6 weeks depending on how quickly you recover.