Breast reduction (or reduction mammoplasty) is a surgical procedure that reduces, lifts and reshapes the breast. The procedure removes excess breast and fatty tissue, leaving the patient with an overall smaller and shapelier breast.
The operation seeks to improve posture and relieve the symptoms caused by very large breasts. These may include back pain, neck pain, breast tenderness, shoulder grooving (from bra straps), intertrigo (rash between folds of skin), and overall breast discomfort.
- Reduce the size of overly large breasts
- The breast shape
- Alleviate heavy, pendulous breasts
- Reposition the nipple/areola complex
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At a Glance
Procedure
Breast reduction procedure is designed to reduce the size and improve the shape of a woman’s breasts.
Length
Depending upon the technique and the patient’s circumstances the procedure will generally take around 2—4 hours.
In/Outpatient
Depending on your personal situation, breast reduction surgery can be done in an outpatient facility, or you may have to stay at least one night in the hospital.
Side Effects
Pain and discomfort vary depending on the individual but you can expect moderate to severe pain for the first few days after which the symptoms will improve. Most of our patients cope well with the assistance of oral pain medication.
Risks
Unfavourable scarring, loss of nipple sensation, loss of ability to breastfeed, loss of nipple and breast tissue, unsatisfactory shape, and failure to achieve aesthetic goals. To read more about surgical risks please ‘click here’.
Recovery
Most patients will return to work in 1—2 weeks and are generally able to return to most normal activities in 4—6 weeks.