Breast Reduction

Breasts that are too large can be as problematic for a woman as those that are too small. Pain in the chest and tension in the shoulders interfere with movement and exercise.

Surgical breast reduction has been performed for more than 50 years and there have not been many changes in the procedure. The surgery reduces the volume of the breast and restores its normal shape. Growth of the breast has moved the nipple too low over time and it will have to be moved higher up on the breast so that it is in the position that suits the new shape of the breast. Many different surgical approaches can be used here. Scars will be visible for the first 6-12 months, but they will heal over time and become almost unnoticeable.

Sensitivity of the nipple may decrease as a result of the surgery (however, the sensitivity of large breasts has usually already decreased).

Breastfeeding is generally impossible after breast reduction. The surgeon can choose alternative methods for breast reduction if the ability to breastfeed is important for the client.

Scars are inevitable after breast reduction, but they become almost unnoticeable over time.

About the surgery

This surgery is performed under general anaesthetic. We will check the sensitivity of the patient before choosing a method of anaesthesia. The most suitable method will be determined by the physician-anaesthesiologist in our clinic during your pre-surgery interview. ECG, venous blood and urine test results must be submitted to the anaesthesiologist prior to the general anaesthetic. If necessary, the tests will be organised by our clinic.

Time schedule

• 3 - 4 hours for procedure.
• 1 - 2 nights at our clinic.
• 10 - 14 days off work.
• 2 - 3 weeks of rehabilitation into normal life.
• 6 - 8 weeks for full rehabilitation including returning to sporting activities.
• 6 - 8 months for the best results to appear.

Pre-surgery advice

• Avoid aspirin two weeks before the surgery.
• Take 500 mg of vitamin C every day for 1 month before surgery.
• We recommend a course of lymph massage 1 month before surgery.

Post-surgery advice

• Avoid aspirin three weeks after surgery.
• Lymph or dot massage after two weeks have passed since surgery (10 sessions, a couple of days apart).

Avoid the following after surgery

• Hard physical work for 1 month after surgery.
• Active exercise such as aerobics, weight lifting, diving or bending over for a long time and doing laundry by hand.