During the consultation you will have the opportunity to discuss with your doctor the changes you want to obtain, as well as to resolve your doubts and concerns, including the size and shape of the bust ideal for you. In this sense, it is advisable to show Dr. Jesus Chung your doubts and talk about all the aspects related to health, and medicines that you usually take. Additionally, during the consultation you will be explained the different options applicable to your case, as well as the influence of age, the appearance of the skin, and the size and shape of the breasts in the results of the surgery, will also describe in detail each One of the steps of the procedure, its risks, limitations and the type of anesthesia to be used. In this consultation you can also ask your doctor for complementary procedures to improve the contour of your body, such as gluteoplasty, or lipoinjection in the buttocks.

In most cases the technique used in reduction mammoplasty is the same used in the breast lift, that is, the incision in the form of an anchor, which consists of making a circular incision around the areola, another way vertical to the base of the breast, and the third that follows the natural curve of the breast fold; In this way, excess glandular tissue, fat and skin are eliminated, and the nipple and areola are relocated. The next step is to make the corresponding sutures and reattach the skin. Reduction surgery can be combined with liposuction or liposculpture. Finally, in some cases, when the size and excess of skin present in the bust are not very large, it is possible to use the periareolar form incision technique, also used in breast lift surgery, which has the advantage of producing less signs, for this reason the best option is to discuss with your surgeon the different existing techniques, and depending on your expectations and the characteristics of your body, choose the best technique for your case.

Breast reduction or reduction mammoplasty generally lasts between one to three hours per breast, depending on the technique used, and the size of the repair to be performed.

The stay in the clinic depends on the particular case, however, in most cases the procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, so you can return home a few hours after surgery, unless the size of breast tissue extracted is significantly large, and your doctor prefers to monitor recovery at night. This procedure is performed under general anesthesia, without or with local anesthesia and sedatives, so it is important that you discuss this with your surgeon.

After the surgery Dr. Jesus Chung will put a compressive bra in addition it is important that you follow the advice and treatment prescribed by the doctor, including applying moisturizers if you notice very dry skin. Finally, it is advisable that you have someone's support during the two days following the procedure.

Until the inflammation and swelling go away, that is, for a few weeks, you should wear a surgical bra. On the other hand, the sutures will be removed one to two weeks after the procedure, and your daily routine will only be affected for a few days, although you should avoid very strong physical activities for a period of approximately 4 weeks, as this will help in the recovery and healing process. Finally, it is possible that for some days you lose some sensitivity in the nipples due to the swelling, however this tends to disappear quickly.

Breast reduction surgery yields immediate and totally drastic results, after the acceptance period, most women feel totally satisfied with the results.