Breast Reduction

About Breast Reduction

A breast reduction which is also called a reduction mammoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure to reduce the size of a woman's breasts by removing excess fat, glandular tissue and skin.

Why Have A Breast Reduction?

If your breast size is not proportionate to your frame size, or the size of your breasts cause you discomfort either physically or emotionally, then a breast reduction could be for you. It could make a dramatic difference to your comfort – some sports people have had the procedure to improve their performance! Many of our customers are thrilled when they can purchase their first "pretty bra" having spent years in unattractive "firm support" options.

The Breast Reduction Procedure

Under General Anaesthetic, the surgeon will reduce the overall size of the breast by removing excess breast and skin tissue.  The surgeon will also reshape the breast and reposition the nipple to create a higher bustline and a natural-looking breast in proportion with your body size and shape.

This information applies to female breast reduction.  There is separate information for male breast reduction (also known as gynaecomastia).

Your Consultation

During your medical consultation, your Surgeon will evaluate your health and expectations. Be sure to discuss your expectations frankly with your Surgeon and be sure to say if you smoke or if you are taking any vitamins, or medication.

Your Surgeon will assess your medical and family history and request any pre-operative tests which may be necessary and discuss your expectations and explain what can realistically be achieved. Your Surgeon will explain the risks and benefits of this procedure and perform a thorough physical examination of the breast area.

The Surgeon may decide it is not in your best medical interest to proceed with surgery. If you are not satisfied with your medical consultation, a second consultation with another Surgeon can be arranged for a further opinion.

Surgeons and Anaesthetists

All of the Anaesthetists and Plastic Surgeons that would carry out your procedure are fully qualified independent professionals who have successfully completed years of training. The Surgeon undertaking the consultation will be scheduled to operate. However in unforeseen circumstances it may be necessary to change Surgeons. In this instance the replacement Surgeon would be of an equal standing. All the Surgeons are registered with the GMC. You may wish to confirm this by telephoning 0845 357 3456 or writing to them at: General Medical Council, 178 Great Portland Street, London, WC1N 6JE.

Post-Op Appointments

Post-operative follow-up is of paramount importance. Each patient undergoing Breast Uplift surgery will be given post operative appointments for wound management and suture removal. Post-operative instructions are vital and we consider it very important that you adhere to them. Failing to follow these guidelines and attend your appointments can adversely affect the outcome of surgery and put patient safety at risk.

Breast Reduction Aftercare

You can expect to feel some discomfort immediately after surgery, but you will have pain relief medication.  The next day, the pain should have eased quite considerably and again can be controlled with medication.

Your recovery rate will depend on the extent of the breast reduction procedure, but you should realistically expect to feel sore and swollen for the first weeks, although the majority of bruising and swelling has largely subsided after 3 weeks.

Your breast reduction procedure will leave scars, but these can be hidden by underwear and do fade with time.

You should wear the correct post-surgical support bra after a breast reduction.  This will ensure that your breasts are well-supported which will aid healing.  You will be advised on this in your consultation.

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