Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty) in Turkey | TruvaBeauty

Find lasting relief from neck, back, and shoulder discomfort while restoring a lighter, more balanced silhouette. Performed by board-certified plastic surgeons in internationally accredited Turkish hospitals, your procedure is seamlessly supported by TruvaBeauty. From virtual consultations and tailored scheduling to private transfers, elegant accommodations, and bilingual on-site coordination-we manage every detail so you can focus on a safe recovery and results that feel natural and life-enhancing.

What is breast reduction?

Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) removes excess tissue, fat, and skin to create a smaller, lifted contour. In addition to improving breast shape and proportion, the procedure often relieves symptoms like back, neck, and shoulder pain, bra strap grooves, and skin irritation-delivering both aesthetic enhancement and a meaningful improvement in quality of life. ^{American Society of Plastic Surgeons Mayo Clinic Proceedings PubMed (BREAST-Q)}

Who is a good candidate

• Well-suited for: Adults in good health at a stable weight who have functional symptoms or difficulty with clothing/exercise, and realistic expectations after counseling.^{American Society of Plastic Surgeons Cleveland Clinic}
• Consider waiting/optimize first if: You’re actively losing weight, currently smoke/vape nicotine, or have poorly controlled conditions (e.g., diabetes, bleeding disorders) that raise wound or clot risks.^{Mayo Clinic (Cosmetic Surgery) ScienceDirect}

Techniques your surgeon may recommend

• Wise-pattern (inverted-T) with inferior pedicle: Time-tested option for moderate-large reductions, reliable shaping and lift.^{ASPS 2022 Guideline}
• Vertical ("lollipop") with superomedial pedicle: Shorter scar pattern, durable projection; contemporary data show similar safety, with trade-offs by pedicle choice.^{Wise vs Lollipop Study Meta-analysis of 5123 Breasts}
• Liposuction-only reduction: For selected patients needing mild-moderate volume decrease with good skin quality; systematic review shows symptom relief and low complications.^{Liposuction-Only Reduction Review}
• Free nipple grafting (FNG): Reserved for gigantomastia or extreme ptosis when pedicle perfusion is unsafe; preserves safety at the expense of nipple sensibility and lactation potential.^{Free Nipple Grafting Study}

Incision pattern, pedicle, and whether to add liposuction are individualized to your anatomy, goals, scar tolerance, and planned resection volume after shared decision-making.^{ASPS 2022 Guideline}

Benefits & risks-what to know

Expected benefits: Symptom relief (neck/shoulder/back pain, rashes), improved posture and exercise tolerance, easier clothing fit, and high patient satisfaction. Gains are consistently documented across prospective cohorts and BREAST-Q studies. ^{PubMed (BREAST-Q)} Known risks (not exhaustive): Bleeding/hematoma, infection, delayed wound healing or T-junction dehiscence, fluid collections, unfavorable scarring, changes in nipple or breast skin sensation (often improve but can persist), asymmetry, fat necrosis, blood clots/anesthesia risks, and possible revision. Smoking and higher BMI increase wound-healing complications. ^{Mayo Clinic (Procedure) NHS (UK) Risk Factors Study} Breastfeeding & sensation: Breastfeeding after reduction is possible but less likely than in the general population and varies by technique and tissue preserved; recent summaries estimate ~60% success overall, with some pedicles performing better than others. Discuss family-planning goals up front. Sensation often improves over months but can be permanently altered, especially with FNG. ^{Breastfeeding Study} Cancer screening & pathology: Age-appropriate screening mammography continues after reduction; baseline post-op imaging is timed after healing per radiology guidance. Excised tissue is routinely sent for pathology-incidental malignancy is uncommon (≈0-2%), but evaluation is recommended (rates higher in those with a prior cancer history). ^{Imaging after Breast Surgery Pathology of Reduction Specimens Occult Malignancies Study} Safety systems: Our partner hospitals use the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, which reduced complications (11.0%→7.0%) and mortality (1.5%→0.8%) in multicenter studies. We also align with ASPS 2023 VTE risk-assessment and prophylaxis for hospitalized plastic-surgery patients. ^{WHO Checklist (NEJM) WHO Checklist (PubMed) ASPS VTE 2023}

What does the evidence say?

• Quality-of-life improvement: Consistent BREAST-Q studies show large, clinically meaningful improvements in physical, psychosocial, and sexual well-being-benefits that do not depend strictly on grams removed.^{PubMed (BREAST-Q) BREAST-Q Approach Study}
• Guidelines (ASPS 2022): Support surgery as first-line for symptomatic macromastia regardless of resection weight; address drains, antibiotics, risk factors, technique comparisons, and routine pathology.^{ASPS 2022 Guideline}
• Drains & antibiotics: Prior ASPS guideline summary concludes perioperative antibiotics may reduce infection risk, and drains are not beneficial in standard reductions without liposuction.^{ASPS Guideline Summary 2012}
• Technique trade-offs: Meta-analyses suggest superomedial pedicles may have lower infection but higher seroma odds than inferior pedicles; overall safety remains comparable-selection is patient-specific.^{Meta-analysis of 5123 Breasts}
• Breastfeeding after reduction: Evidence is mixed; pooled contemporary reviews show reduced odds compared with controls, with technique (pedicle) and preservation of subareolar tissue influencing outcomes.^{Breastfeeding Study}

Surgical details

Setting: Accredited hospital/operating room. Anesthesia: General anesthesia (most cases). Key steps: Pre-op marking → tumescent infiltration for hemostasis/analgesia → tissue and skin reduction with chosen pedicle → reshaping and lift → layered closure (T-junction support) → support bra/compression. Same-day discharge is typical with structured follow-ups (early nurse review, surgeon checks, secure tele-support). ^{American Society of Plastic Surgeons Mayo Clinic (Procedure)}

Recovery (typical)

• Days 1-7: Soreness, swelling, bruising; short walks encouraged; sleep slightly elevated; support bra; wound/drain (if used) care.
• 2-4 weeks: Back to light/desk work as cleared; avoid heavy lifting/overhead strain.
• 6+ weeks: Gradual return to full exercise; scars mature over 3-12 months (silicone therapy, sun protection, and scar care per surgeon).^{NHS (UK)}

Preparing for surgery

• Stop nicotine 4-6 weeks before/after-markedly lowers wound-healing trouble and infection risk.^{Risk Factors Study}
• Share full history/meds (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, bleeding disorders, prior clots, supplements) to guide anesthesia and VTE prevention.^{ASPS VTE 2023}
• Breast imaging: Follow national screening guidance (e.g., USPSTF 2024 biennial 40-74; many radiology groups advise annual starting at 40). Your surgeon and radiologist will time a baseline after healing.^{USPSTF 2024 ACR Screening Guideline}