Breast Reduction Perth

Procedure: Breast Reduction Perth

Why would I consider breast reduction?

A BREAST REDUCTION, or reduction mammaplasty, is a surgical operation to simultaneously decrease the size of the breasts and also lift the breasts. In such an operation the breasts are lifted on the chest wall to a higher more youthful position and the cup size is reduced.

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Who Benefits Breast Reduction?

If you feel that your breasts are out of proportion with the rest of your body or you have significant symptoms related to large breasts, you will benefit from this surgery.

Before Breast Reduction Symptoms can Include:

• Bra strap marks and indentations
• Back and neck pain
• Infections under the breasts
• Poor posture
• difficulty in obtaining clothes that fit
• difficulty exercising

Breast reduction surgery is very effective and carries a very high patient satisfaction rate. If you asked a patient several months after their Breast reduction surgery whether they would undertake the surgery again, they invariably reply, ‘yes’ and often comment ‘I wish I had done it years before’.

In breast lift surgery (mastopexy), the primary problem is droopiness of the breasts. This can sometimes have functional problems similar to breast reduction patients.

How is it Breast reduction is done?

Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anaesthetic and requires between one and three days in the hospital. Drains are usually required. The drains are removed after a few days – either on the ward or after the patient has been discharged from hospital.

What can I expect after breast reduction?

You are typically admitted on the day of surgery, having fasted from the night before or 8 hours.

Relief from many of the symptoms such as back, neck and shoulder pain and indentations is almost immediately following your breast surgery.

Initially, the breast shape will be slightly flat at the bottom part of the breasts. The optimum result and shape take several months to develop, as the tissues stretch slightly – see the pre-operative and post-operative photographs of the breast reduction.

How long does it take to recover?

Recovery time after breast reduction is in the order of one to two weeks.

Does breast grow back after breast reduction?

During surgery, most women experience a lasting breast size decline. However, it’s not common for breast tissue to often develop back after breast reduction. Patients who encounter birth-control drugs, weight gain, or menopause can find that their breasts may expand in later life after pregnancy.

What complications can occur?

Although every endeavour is made to avoid complications, sometimes they do occur. Complications do not necessarily imply an error has occurred, they can be related to the anaesthetic or the surgery.

Surgery complications can include: bleeding and bruising, swelling and the possibility of infection.

Patients can develop minor breast complications such as small areas of wound break-down or superficial infections. These usually settle without difficulty and do not detract from the overall result.

Minor asymmetry can occur especially if there is unevenness prior to the breast surgery – different amounts can be removed from each breast to try and correct this.

Nipple sensation can change following breast surgery with no specific pattern. Breast and nipple sensation can be decreased, increased or remain unchanged.

Breast-feeding is possible following after surgery, however, supplementary feeding will be needed.

Scars can become abnormal and they may become thick, especially in the central area of the chest. Usually, this will respond to scar manipulation techniques and scars usually settle well overall. In vertical methods of breast reduction and lift, there is no horizontal scar, and therefore no medial (inner) scar on the chest.

The blood supply to the nipple can be compromised, which may necessitate the nipple being removed from the body and then reattached back to the skin. This is an extremely rare occurrence and would only be indicated in a massive breast reduction that is extremely ptotic/droopy.

What other procedures are often performed at the same time?

One of my aims in surgery is to keep your body balanced. Hence, although most patients point out other areas of concern, sometimes I will suggest another area may need attention to maintain balance.

What does it cost and will private insurance help?

Breast reduction surgery is a functional procedure and as such, it can be given an item number, Therefore, private insurance rebates will apply and this will assist with the overall costs. As compared to Breast Lift which it can be given an item number but must be before 7 years from the last baby

Exact breast reduction costing is highly variable as it depends on your history and circumstances, the hospital used and specifics of the procedure.

If a procedure can be given an item number then rebates will apply. In this scenario, out of pocket costs are typically less than amounts paid for surgery overseas.

A cost guide can be requested from my office on 9228 2188 (+61 8 9228 2188).

Alternatively, we can be emailed at info@cosmetic-surgery.com.au

Where can I get more information?

If you have specific questions or wish more information on specific breast reduction procedures, please contact our office for a complimentary appointment with my nurse / patient liaison officer.

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Clinical Photographs

Pre-operative and 1 month Post-operative

Pre-operative and 1 month Post-operative

Pre-operative and 1 month Post-operative

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