Breast hypertrophy

Macromastia, also known as breast hypertrophy, large breasts, or giant breasts, refers to the overgrowth of women's breasts, the excessive proliferation of glands and adipose connective tissue, the volume is abnormal, and the body is obviously out of balance. Can cause chest compression, chronic mastitis, pain, heavy shoulder pain and skin erosion under the breast. Big breast disease is more common in adolescent girls or young women, and often occurs on both sides, occasionally limited to one side. Excessive breasts are caused by abnormal sensitivity of the glands and adipose connective tissue to estrogen. Genetic factors are also one of the relevant factors. Many patients with big breasts are of unsatisfactory body shape, avoid social interactions, and breed morbid psychology. Therefore, breast reduction and plastic surgery has the dual significance of treatment and beauty. Ideal breast reduction should take into account both appearance and function. In addition, huge breast disease should be distinguished from breast tumors [symptoms] 1. Large breasts, bulging and heavy skin tension; 2. Chest compression; 3. Often accompanied by chronic mastitis and pain; 4. May have skin erosion under the breast . [Diagnosis basis] 1. History of congenital disease; 2. Breast bulging huge and skin tension; 3. Chest compression, often accompanied by chronic mastitis and pain; 4. May have skin erosion under the breast; 5. X-ray film and breast tumor Identification. [Treatment Principles] 1. Create a breast with ideal size and shape; 2. Small but hidden scars; 3. Preserve breast lactation and nipple sensory function; 4. No postoperative complications; 5. Reliable long-term results. [Efficacy Evaluation] 1. Cure: The shape and volume of the breast are basically normal, and the wound heals. 2. Improvement: breast shape and volume have improved, and wound healing is acceptable. 3. Unhealed: The appearance of big breasts has not improved. [Expert Tips] "The thing must be reversed, it is too late." When hyperproliferative hyperplasia of breast tissue and adipose connective tissue causes megamastia, various symptoms can occur and the patient's negative psychological impact makes the patient's medical treatment urgent. Surgery is the main method for treating breast disease. At present, there are many methods of breast reduction, which should be combined with the specific situation of the patient and the mastery and flexibility of various methods by plastic surgeons to achieve good results. Plastic surgeons should also explain in detail the various complications that may occur in the postoperative clinic to the patient, obtain the cooperation of the patient, and eliminate excessive expectations, so that the doctor and the patient can reach a consensus. Women's breasts are overgrowth, glandular and fatty connective tissues are hyperproliferated, the volume is abnormal, and the body is obviously out of balance. Can cause chest compression, chronic mastitis, pain, heavy shoulder pain and skin erosion under the breast. Big breast disease is more common in adolescent girls or young women, and often occurs on both sides, occasionally limited to one side. Excessive breasts are caused by abnormal sensitivity of the glands and adipose connective tissue to estrogen. Genetic factors are also one of the relevant factors. Many patients with big breasts are of unsatisfactory body shape, avoid social interactions, and breed morbid psychology. Therefore, breast reduction and plastic surgery has the dual significance of treatment and beauty.

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