Accessory Breast Tissue Removal

Accessory breast tissue is what? Is it a disease? It usually appears in the armpit or just below the main breast, and in most cases it causes no harm, but there are still some cases where removal of accessory breast tissue is needed. So what are those cases? Let TMV Ethics help you learn more about accessory breast tissue.

WHAT IS ACCESSORY BREAST TISSUE?

Accessory breast tissue is a congenital anomaly that can appear in both men and women, with an incidence of 5%. Accessory breast tissue differs from person to person; it varies in size, number and position. What is accessory breast tissue? Usually accessory breast tissue grows in the armpit area or just below the breast. However, there are cases where accessory breast tissue grows at any other position on the body, such as the hand, genitals, buttocks, and so on.

WHAT CAUSES ACCESSORY BREAST TISSUE TO FORM?

According to scientific researchers, accessory breast tissue forms while the baby is still in the mother's womb. Under the natural biological mechanism, humans have only 2 main breasts. However, in some cases accessory breast tissue can also develop alongside them. Although, some accessory breast tissue only grows and does not affect health at all. But there are also cases where accessory breast tissue grows and functions like a main breast, directly affecting hormone levels.

IS IT NECESSARY TO REMOVE ACCESSORY BREAST TISSUE?

Accessory breast tissue appears in both men and women, and generally, if the tissue does not grow too large, it causes no effect for men. But it causes an aesthetic concern for women. Beyond causing an aesthetic concern, in some cases when accessory breast tissue grows and functions like a main breast it can cause hormonal disorders, and during menstruation the accessory breast tissue may become swollen and cause pain. It also carries a potential risk of breast cancer. Therefore, removing accessory breast tissue is something that can be done to eliminate potential risks to health as well as improve the aesthetic concern.

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER REMOVING ACCESSORY BREAST TISSUE

- Women/men whose accessory breast tissue is too large, affecting daily life and causing an aesthetic concern. - Accessory breast tissue that is inflamed, causes pain and may become malignant. - Stable health and no reaction to medications used in treatment.

WHO IS NOT SUITABLE FOR REMOVAL OF ACCESSORY BREAST TISSUE

Although accessory breast tissue can cause inconvenience and potential health concerns, for the following cases, if removal is desired, it must follow strict indication by the doctor. - People with conditions such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure or diabetes. - Women who are in their menstrual cycle. - Women who are in the postnatal period. - People with psychological conditions.

THE REMOVAL PROCESS FOR ACCESSORY BREAST TISSUE

Accessory breast surgery is performed at the location where the surplus breast tissue appears, outside the main breast tissue. In addition, it relies on the skill and qualifications of the professional medical team. For cases where breast tissue removal is possible, the procedure follows these steps. Step 1: Examination and consultation The condition of each client is checked to determine the exact position of the accessory breast tissue so that removal can be carried out accurately. In addition, there are cases where an accessory breast does not form breast tissue, and many clients may confuse it with a lymph node. In that case the doctor will carry out an examination and provide an accurate result. Step 2: Testing This testing step aims to confirm that the client meets the health requirements and to rule out any risks during the surgery. Step 3: General anaesthesia or local anaesthesia For cases where small accessory breast tissue has grown, local anaesthesia will be used to carry out the surgery and remove it thoroughly. But for some cases where the accessory breast tissue is large, the doctor will choose general anaesthesia so the client can be comfortable and feel less stress during the surgery. Step 4: Carrying out the surgery The professional team at Ethics Aesthetic Clinic will support the doctor during the surgery to completely remove the accessory breast tissue from the client's body quickly. Step 5: Post-operative care Depending on each client's condition and circumstances, the doctor will decide whether the patient stays for observation in the recovery room or can go home to rest. When caring for themselves at home, clients need to follow the doctor's care instructions carefully and take medication exactly as prescribed by the doctor.

POST-OPERATIVE CARE

- Clean the wound every day with normal saline. Use a cotton bud to soak up the saline and clean the incision area. - Keep the incision site away from water and dirt. - Limit movement to avoid affecting the surgical area. - Avoid foods that slow wound healing and make keloid or dark scarring more likely, such as - Take antibiotics to prevent infection and swelling of the incision, and only take the dose the doctor has prescribed. Note, after removal of accessory breast tissue, women may experience conditions such as: Bruising and swelling: This is a normal symptom after removal of breast tissue and this phase usually lasts from 3 to 5 days; women may use ice packs to reduce swelling. In this way, removal of accessory breast tissue is a necessary medical indication that is carried out for cases that meet the requirements for surgery. Coming to Ethics Aesthetic Clinic, breast tissue removal is performed to the correct standard with a professional post-operative team, so women can trust the service and experience it with peace of mind.

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