SAEKIM

Breast reduction surgery

Breast reduction surgery is performed to improve physical imbalance, pain, and difficulty with activities caused by excessively large breasts.
It is a surgery that appropriately removes fat, mammary glands, and skin to reconstruct the shape of the breast.

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Surgery

Information

Breast reduction surgery information

Surgical information may vary from person to person.

Surgery Information

Surgery time
3 to 4 hour

Anesthesia method
general anesthesia

Inpatient treatment
Depending on the case, it may be necessary

Thread removal
10th~14th

Recovery Period
About 3 to 4 days later

Surgical target

In cases where the breasts are large and sagging

If you have health problems due to breast enlargement

In cases where a skin condition develops due to the fold under the chest

In cases where both breasts are asymmetrical

check point

Engraving breast reduction surgery POINT

Custom design that takes into account individual body shape and rib cage Rather than just reducing breast size, we analyze shoulder width, rib cage width, fat distribution, and mammary gland ratio to design the most natural and balanced volume and lines for each individual.
A surgical system that prioritizes safety We select the safest incision method based on constitution and tissue condition to provide stable and predictable results.
'Line Redesign' More Beautiful After Reduction Designed not only to reduce volume but also to simultaneously correct sagging, adjust nipple position, and fine-tune curves, ensuring a firm and sophisticated silhouette is maintained even after reduction.

Macromastia Self-Examination check list

Macromastia Self-Examination

The ideal breast size for Korean women is around 200 to 250 cc, and if it is 400 cc or more, it is called macromastia. It is classified as macromastia if the distance from the upper chest to the lower chest is 20 cm (E cup) or more, and the skin volume of one breast is 400 cc or more..

Characteristic	A cup	B cup	C cup	D cup	E cup	F cup	G cup
upper bust-underbust distance	Wide base	Wide base	Wide base	Wide base	Wide base	Wide base	Wide base

Breast SizeBreast reduction surgery methods based on

Breast reduction methods based on breast size

Method 01

Areola incision method

A surgical method involving an incision around the areola, Suitable for cases where the bust size is not too large and the degree of sagging is mild..

Advantages	The scar is confined only near the areola and is almost invisible.
disadvantage	The amount of reduction is small, and the breast shape may become flabby.

Step 01

Step 01

Mark the incision site around the areola.

Step 02

Step 02

A circular incision is made along the areola.

Step 03

Step 03

It removes excess breast tissue and fat, and properly adjusts the shape and size of the breasts.

Step 04

Step 04

Breast reduction surgery completed

Method 02

Vertical incision method

As a surgical method that complements and improves the 'O'-shaped incision method and the periareolar incision method Effective for large and sagging breasts.

Advantages	A sufficient amount can be removed, and the appearance after surgery is the best.
disadvantage	Because the surgery is difficult, it must be performed by experienced medical staff to keep the incidence of complications low.

Step 01

Step 01

An incision is made along the areola.

Step 02

Step 02

Excise sagging mammary gland tissue and excessive skin tissue.

Step 03

Step 03

Pull the supporting tissue and skin up and suture.

Step 04

Step 04

Breast reduction surgery completed

Method 03

'O'-shaped incision method

A surgical method involving an 'O'-shaped incision around and below the areola, Effective in cases of severe enlargement, significant sagging, and severe skin stretching..

Advantages	The surgical outcome is easy to predict, and nipple function can be preserved.
disadvantage	It leaves a larger scar compared to other incision methods.