BREAST REDUCTION (Reduction Mammoplasty)

Overly large breasts can make many women can feel restricted and can often suffer physical discomfort through back and breast pain. A breast reduction can bring proportion back to your body resulting in increased confiedence and a much welcome sense of freedom!

Procedure: Excess tissue and skin are removed from the breasts. The breasts are then reshaped to form smaller breasts, and the nipples are repositioned. The operation can also be used to even up the size of the breasts where one is much larger than the other.

Length: 2 to 4 hours.

Anesthesia: General

Side Effects: After surgery, you will have pain, swelling, tenderness and bruising for at least a few days. You will have scars, they will be pink and noticeable at first, but they should fade gradually. Changes in sensation are quite common. Different parts of the breast, including the nipple, can become more or less sensitive.

Recovery: You will need to wear the support bra for four to six weeks after the operation. Scars will continue to fade for several months. It may take several months before your breasts settle into their new shape.