BREAST
Reduction
Breast reduction surgery does more than just reduce the size of your breasts.
It reshapes and lifts them, offering physical relief and aesthetic benefits, too.
For many women, large breasts can cause daily discomfort, from back and neck pain to difficulty exercising. This procedure can help to:
Ease physical pain in your neck and back
Stop bra straps grooving into your shoulders
Make physical activity more comfortable
Improve body confidence and self-esteem
Support emotional wellbeing
Patients consistently rank breast reduction surgery as one of the most satisfying plastic surgery procedures, thanks to its long-lasting impact on physical comfort, self-confidence, and quality of life.
Watch this short video to find out more about breast reduction surgery.
.webp)
ANAESTHETIC
General anaesthetic
OPERATING TIME
3 hours
HOSPITAL
1 night
WORK
2 weeks (can work from home sooner)
EXERCISE
None for 4 weeks
FOLLOW UP
1 week with the nurse 2-3 weeks with Mr Pantelides
DRIVING
Must be able to make an emergency stop within 2 weeks
PAIN
Additional long acting local anaesthesia given during the surgery, combined with oral analgesia afterwards, should keep you very comfortable during your recovery
BRA
6 weeks