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Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) by breast reduction surgery in Samsung Medical Center Seoul

Samsung Medical Center Seoul

Seoul, South Korea

Program id # 490148

Prof. Dr. med. Bang Sa Ik

Department of Adult and Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Specialized in: adult and pediatric plastic surgery

Specialization Curriculum vitae

The program includes:

Initial presentation in the hospital
Case history taking
General physical examination
Review of medical reports
Laboratory tests:
- Complete blood count
- Biochemical blood test
- Inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- Blood coagulation test (coagulogram)
Breasts ultrasound
Preoperative care
Reduction mammoplasty
Symptomatic treatment
Control examinations
Cost of the required medications and medical materials
Nursing services
Full hospital accommodation
Elaboration of further recommendations
Written report on the treatment results
Program description:
Our service starts at the airport. Our employee meets you at the airport and holds a sign with your name. In the individual folder you will find detailed information about the medical program and the upcoming operation.
Day 1
On the first day, during the initial consultation, you will share with your doctor your expectations and what exactly you would like to change. Also, the doctor will ask you in detail about what diseases and operations you have undergone, what medications you are taking, whether there are any allergic reactions.
Based on the initial information and the case history study, the doctor will check for the obvious contraindications for the intervention. You will receive a detailed description of the operation, possible methods of its performing, as well as undergo laboratory and instrumental examinations.
The doctor uses a special computer program to simulate the shape and appearance of the breast after the procedure.
The duration of the appointment is no more than two hours, then you can go to the hotel and relax.
Plan 7-10 days off after the surgery, as you will need to limit physical activity after the procedure.
Day 2
Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia, and you will sleep throughout the whole intervention. Before the operation, the anesthesiologist conducts necessary examinations in order to select the anesthesia that will be most suitable for you.
The operation itself usually takes about 60-90 minutes. The choice of a specific surgical method depends on your individual anatomical features and wishes, as well as on the recommendations of the surgeon.
A 4-5 cm incision is made under the breast. The surgeon always tries to make it minimally noticeable. Usually, the postoperative scar becomes almost invisible over time.
Days 3-7
After the operation, you should stay under medical supervision for 24 hours. You are guaranteed to receive thorough postoperative supervision by qualified medical personnel.
In the first days after surgery, the mammary glands are somewhat painful due to the intervention performed. Therefore, normal mobility, especially of the upper body, is limited. Usually, the doctor prescribes pain medications during this period.
During the operation, absorbable suture material is used, so there is no need to remove sutures additionally.
Day 7
You visit the plastic surgeon. He conducts a final examination and gives you recommendations for further rehabilitation. After that, you can stay on vacation or go home.
Service support
We fully support your trip.
We help with choosing and booking a hotel, booking tickets, preparing medical documentation.
We provide an individual medical coordinator-translator.
Transfer airport - clinic - airport.
A consultant physician oversees and coordinates the entire program from your first visit and for 3 months after the end of the program
We also provide information support within six months after the operation.

Required documents

Medical records
Photo of the target body region

Service

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About the department

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Plastic Surgery at the Samsung Medical Center offers the full range of services in this medical field. The department annually treats 1,000 inpatients and about 18,000 outpatients. It performs over 3,700 surgical interventions every year. The world-renowned surgeons provide patients with a comprehensive, first-class medical care, due to which the department has gained an excellent reputation not only in Korea, but also far beyond its borders. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Bang Sa Ik.

The department performs a large number of modern reconstructive (for example, correction of cleft lip and palate, ear deformities, limbs) and aesthetic (for example, nose reshaping surgery, breast augmentation) interventions. Of particular interest to the specialists of the department is breast reconstruction with the help of transplants or autologous tissue.

Great attention is also paid to pediatric plastic surgery – correction of congenital malformations or acquired defects in children, especially correction of ear and facial defects. Such opportunities in the field of pediatric plastic surgery make it possible to improve the quality of life of children, save them from complexes.

The main clinical focuses of the department include:

Breast reconstruction
Mammaplasty (breast augmentation or reduction)
Correction of microtia
Craniofacial surgery
Treatment of facial nerve paralysis
Treatment of malignant melanoma
Reconstruction of lower extremities
Correction of vascular malformations
Laser treatment methods
Pediatric plastic surgery (especially correction of ear and facial defects)
Other services

Curriculum vitae

Study of Medicine at the Seoul National University.
Fellowship at the Seoul National University Hospital.
Residency at the Seoul National University Hospital.
Internship at the Seoul National University Hospital.

Additional Education

Exchange Program, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Clinical and Research Interests

Breast reconstruction.
Aesthetic surgery.
Anti-aging procedures.
Research of adipocyte derived stem cell.

Membership in the Academic Societies

Member of the Editorial Committee of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Member of the Scientific Committee of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Corresponding Member of the America Society of Plastic Surgery.

Photo of the doctor: (c) Samsung Medical Center

About hospital

The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds.

The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-channel spiral magnetic resonance tomograph and Somatom computer tomograph), as well as with the picture archiving and communication system that provides the highest level of medical care. In addition, the hospital boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and outstanding medical personnel, which makes every effort to provide the patient with comprehensive first-class medical care, create a friendly attitude, show understanding and sympathy. The hospital constantly develops, monitors all world innovations and is engaged in active research activities.

Thanks to the outstanding treatment results, the hospital has the highest rating and enjoys worldwide popularity. For example, survival rates after liver transplantation and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children are among the best in the world. Also, the clinic demonstrates excellent treatment results for oncological diseases and the best survival rates of very premature babies (born on the 25th week of pregnancy) with a weight of only 380 g. The survival rates of very premature babies exceeds 50%, and this result is considered the best in the world.

Thus, the Samsung Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in South Korea and all over the world, known for its comfort and high-quality treatment. The hospital has received many awards, including the award of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the Samsung Medical Center live in comfortable patient rooms made in a modern design. Also specially equipped rooms for patients with disabilities are offered. Each patient room is furnished with a comfortable bed, a bedside table, a telephone and TV. The hospital offers free Internet access.

The medical center has an excellent infrastructure: pharmacies, a gift shop, a beauty salon, a bank, a restaurant, a food court, cafeterias, prayer rooms for representatives of different faiths.

Meals and Menus

The medical center offers patients delicious and healthy three meals a day: buffet breakfast, a nutritious lunch and dinner. The menu features a variety of international dishes, including vegetarian ones. In addition, the hospital has several food courts, cafeterias and a restaurant, where one can also taste delicious food and drink either hot or refreshing drinks.

Further details

Standard rooms include:

Shower

Toilet

Wi-Fi

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