Large breasts not only impose a significant physical burden on women but also cause considerable psychological stress. So, what are the criteria for breast reduction?
The normal breast height should not exceed one-third of the horizontal diameter at the base. The lower base should align with the inframammary fold, and the volume should range between 250-350ml. The areola, a circular or oval area of pigmented skin, should have a diameter of 35-50mm.The normal nipple protrudes 1.5-2cm above the areolar plane. The standards for aesthetically pleasing breasts encompass multiple factors including breast shape, skin texture, and nipple morphology. Measurement of breast parameters. Numerous scholars have conducted measurements of normal breasts among women of their respective ethnic groups, with breast volume measurement being particularly complex. Methods employed include Archimedes' principle measurement and plaster casting techniques.
Postoperative complications of breast reduction surgery include hematoma, primarily resulting from excessive glandular tissue removal, overly extensive dissection, inadequate hemostasis, improper alignment of tissue layers during suturing, or residual dead space. Another potential complication is necrosis of the nipple and areola.The most severe complication, directly compromising breast aesthetics, is postoperative necrosis of the nipple and areola. This should be avoided through careful selection of surgical techniques preoperatively and meticulous intraoperative techniques to prevent disruption of the areolar blood supply.