Breast reduction surgery

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Breast reduction surgery, sometimes referred to as reduction mammoplasty, is an innovative operation made to raise and reshape the breasts while also reducing their volume. Treatment cost starting from £6,000.

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Breast reduction surgery, sometimes referred to as reduction mammoplasty, is an innovative operation made to raise and reshape the breasts while also reducing their volume. Breast reduction surgery offers not only cosmetic benefit but also has significant functional advantages, by removing the excess breast tissue this can effectively alleviate the amount of weight on your chest, improving your lifestyle. During a breast augmentation performed by the surgeon the breasts are reshaped to ensure that your new breast size is proportional to your figure and looks balanced.

Reduction mammoplasty is meant for people who have large breast that cause the following:

  • Chronic back, neck and shoulder pain
  • Nerve pain
  • Chronic rash or skin irritation under the breasts

Surgery isn’t usually recommended for people who smoke or are very obese.

PROCEDURE

Breast Reduction

TREATMENT TIME

2.5 hours

BACK TO WORK

10 days job dependant

POST CARE

Minimal - Dressings

FULL RECOVERY

6 weeks

RECOVERY

2-6 weeks

DRIVING

Only when comfortable to wear seatbelt

ANAESTHETIC

General

Breast Reduction

Recovery time after breast reduction surgery

Like any surgery you will need time to recover it can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks to fully recover from breast reduction surgery. You may need to take 2 to 3 weeks off work, you may also need assistance with childcare if you have children, it is recommended that you do not drive until it is no longer painful to wear a seatbelt – this can take up to several weeks.

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Benefits of breast reduction surgery

Benefits of reduction mammoplasty

  • Reduce pain in your back, neck and shoulders
  • Boost your confidence!
  • Reduces chafing & rashes
  • It can improve your spinal health and posture
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