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Breast hypertrophy is defined as excessive breast volume, usually associated with breast ptosis. Breast reduction aims to reduce the volume of the breasts when they are too large and droopy. Breast hypertrophy is characterized by excessive breast volume in relation to the patient's morphology. This excess volume is generally accompanied by sagging of the breasts (breast ptosis) and sometimes by breast asymmetry. Surgery necessarily involves scarring to reduce the gland and breast fat.<\/p>\n

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Objective:<\/span><\/h3>\n

This procedure reduces the volume of the breasts and reshapes them to make them more harmonious. Any asymmetry can be corrected at the same time.<\/p>\n

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Why treat breast hypertrophy?<\/h2>\n

Breast enlargement is a real problem when it becomes physically and\/or psychologically disabling. In some cases, surgery is strongly indicated. These include
\n- when the volume of the breasts is too great.
\n- when there is significant sagging of the breasts (ptosis) due to their weight.
\n- when there is breast asymmetry caused by hypertrophy.
\n- when hypertrophy leads to back and neck pain.
\n- when excess breast size is a source of psychological discomfort.<\/p>\n

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The intervention:<\/span><\/h3>\n

The procedure involves removing the excess mammary gland while preserving sufficient volume to create a breast of harmonious volume in line with the patient's wishes. During the operation, ptosis is also treated to create a new curve in line with the patient's wishes.<\/p>\n

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Scars:<\/span><\/h3>\n

The correction of breast ptosis requires the removal of a certain amount of skin in order to reshape the breast.
\nThis type of breast plastic surgery involves scars, most often in the shape of an inverted T.\"chirurgie<\/a><\/p>\n

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  1. A periareolar scar<\/li>\n
  2. A vertical scar:<\/li>\n
  3. Horizontal scar: Not very noticeable because hidden by the breast<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Anaesthesia :<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia.<\/p>\n

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    Duration of intervention:<\/span><\/h3>\n

    The breast reduction procedure takes between 2 and 3 hours.<\/p>\n

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    Operative sequences :<\/span><\/h3>\n

    A one-day hospital stay is required.
    \n-No post-operative drainage
    \n-The surgical dressing is kept on for 3 days, then a support bra is fitted during a consultation with the surgeon (it is kept on for 1 month).
    \n-No sporting activity for 1 to 2 months.
    \n-No exposure of scars to the sun for 1 year (sunblock or bikini line)
    \n-After breast reduction, it is advisable to maintain a stable weight to ensure lasting results.<\/p>\n

    The post-operative period is generally painless, with some swelling, bruising and discomfort when raising the arms in the days following the operation. Discharge is usually the following day, with a lighter dressing. Daily showers and a bra are recommended for about a month, with 8 to 21 days off work.<\/p>\n

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    Covered by Social Security :<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Yes, as long as you remove at least 300g from each breast.
    \nThis is called reconstructive surgery.
    \nIn this case, the patient will still have to pay an additional fee.<\/p>\n

    Criteria for breast hypertrophy<\/h3>\n

    Mammary hypertrophy manifests itself as breasts that are too heavy, disproportionate to the patient's morphology. It is often associated with breast ptosis and sometimes asymmetry. Consequences can be social, physical and functional, including neck, shoulder and back pain, difficulty in practicing sports, clothing problems and significant psychological impact.<\/p>\n

    Benefits of breast reduction<\/h3>\n

    The objectives of the surgery are to:<\/p>\n