A breast reduction is an excellent procedure to address both the functional and aesthetic concerns you may have about being large (and heavy) breasted. It combines a volume reduction with a breast lift, leaving scars around the areola, down towards the breast crease, with an additional scar in the breast crease sometimes needed.
Surgery to reduce breasts takes place in hospital with you asleep. When you wake up, you will normally be wearing your post-surgical bra, with special surgical tapes on the wounds.
The benefits of a breast reduction are not only aesthetic, but also functional, due to the reduction in weight and strain on the neck, back and shoulders. At the same time, a breast lift is provided achieving better breast aesthetics and proportions.
Anaesthetic
General
Procedure Length
2 hour
Facility Stay
Day Case
Cost
From £8,900
Downtime
Light exercise can resume after 4-6 weeks
Available in-house at Purity Bridge
Yes
Anaesthetic
General
Procedure Length
2 hour
Facility Stay
Day Case
Cost
From £8,900
Downtime
Light exercise can resume after 4-6 weeks
Available in-house at Purity Bridge
Yes
Depending upon the size of the breast reduction, and the amount of breast lifting that is being incorporated, the surgery takes between 2 and 3 hours
For a breast reduction, it takes 2-3 weeks to recover, but no exercise is recommended for 6 weeks after surgery. Most people are able to return to light duties at work at 2-weeks, but if you can take longer off work, it is helpful.
Emphatic activity should be cast aside for at least 2-weeks. You may be capable to drive after this period, but remember that you need to be relaxed in performing an emergency stop or similar maneuver. If you drive too initial and you need to do an emergency stop, the injuries may come apart from pressure of the seatbelt.
The risks and complications for breast reduction include:
