Breast Reduction Before and After

Benefits of breast reduction

This procedure can give you the following benefits:

• Achieves a breast size in proportion with your body type
• Relieves pain and other discomfort caused by large breasts
• Increases your self-confidence
• Promotes a more positive self-image
• Reduces your breast size to make it more natural

Ideal candidates for breast reduction

Your surgeon will recommend the procedure if:

• You are experiencing body pains and other discomforts associated with large breasts.
• You don’t smoke.
• You have enlarged areolas.
• You have fully developed breasts.
• You have low self-esteem.
• You have realistic expectations.
• Your breast size prevents you from being physically active.
• Your breasts sag.

To know more about the different breast conditions that the procedure can address, spend some time to check our breast reduction image gallery.

How a breast reduction is performed

The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia to prevent any discomfort. Once your breasts are numb, your surgeon will make an incision around the coloured area surrounding your nipple. Another incision is also created under your breast crease to allow the removal of excess fat and tissue. Your surgeon will reshape your breasts until your desired size is achieved. The surgical incisions will then be closed using sutures.

The recovery period

After the procedure, it is normal to feel pain in your incision lines. This can be managed by taking pain relievers and anti-inflammatories. You should be able to go home one to two days after your surgery. In the first few weeks, you should avoid strenuous activities to prevent injuring your surgical wound. After three weeks, you can go back to work and you can resume your daily activities.

To find more details, please visit our main breast reduction surgery page, or contact us to schedule initial consultation.