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Is mastectomy performed under general anesthesia?

Some people say that accessory breasts are redundant breasts. In addition to affecting visual beauty, they have no impact on the body. Some people say that if you have accessory breasts, you need surgery. Others say that accessory breasts can be treated with an adjustable bra. , come to shrink, etc., there are many misunderstandings about accessory breasts. Only by raising awareness can we avoid hidden dangers to the body caused by misunderstandings. So, is mastectomy performed under general anesthesia?

Accessory mastectomy surgery to treat accessory breasts is not complicated and can usually be done under local anesthesia. The incision of the accessory mastectomy surgery can be designed in the front of the armpit. After the subcutaneous tissue is separated through the skin incision, all the breast tissue of the accessory breast is removed. If the areola is also present, it should also be removed together. After the accessory mastectomy, additional steps are required. Press and bandage, and remove the sutures after 7 days.

The existence of accessory breast milk is equivalent to planting a time bomb for the body. On the one hand, accessory breast milk will affect the normal breastfeeding of women, causing a decrease in prolactin and affecting the normal secretion of milk; On the one hand, the presence of accessory breasts increases the risk of breast cancer. Therefore, patients with accessory breasts can go to the hospital for examination first and make the right choice with the advice of professional doctors.

Overall, mastectomy surgery is relatively safe and secure. The surgical incision for mastectomy can be made in a hidden place under the armpit. The plastic surgery department will try to reduce the length of the wound and use fine plastic sutures to suture it. The wound is hidden and generally not easy to see. The surgical procedure is relatively delicate and requires treatment at a regular medical institution.