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Approach to Safety and Complications

Breast reduction surgery is one of the procedures performed for many years in the field of plastic surgery. When performed under appropriate evaluation and management, it is considered a highly safe treatment.

On the other hand, as with any surgical treatment, specific risks and complications may arise. This page provides a medical overview of the generally known safety considerations and complications associated with breast reduction surgery for macromastia.

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General Surgical Risks

Risks common to all surgical procedures, including breast reduction surgery, include bleeding, hematoma, infection, and delayed wound healing. Postoperative breast compression is essential, particularly because subcutaneous hematomas can lead to infection or delayed wound healing.

These complications are often managed through postoperative monitoring and appropriate treatment and rarely lead to serious problems. However, they should be understood as general risks associated with surgery.