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Breast Reduction or Mammaplasty (Female)

Time: 2-4 hours

Time: 1-2 weeks

Results Duration: removal of breast tissue

Cost: Approx. £3,500 - £5,500

Anaesthesia: General anaesthesia

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Breast or is an that fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the female breasts to reduce and reshape them. Afterwards, the breasts should have a more shape and the of living with heavy breasts should . Many women who have large find them very uncomfortable as they go about their daily lives. They often suffer from back pain, pain in their shoulders and neck, and even a bra can cause as the straps dig into their skin. Large may also prevent a woman performing normal daily activities such as exercising, and unusually large breasts can make a woman or a girl feel self-conscious. Breast is nearly always performed under a general anaesthetic. Some people may be up and about in a day or two, but you plan on returning to (non-strenuous work) for around one to two weeks after surgery. costs for a breast can range from approximately £3,500 - £5,500

Breast Reduction or Mammaplasty (Female) FAQs

Many women who have large breasts find them very as they go about their daily lives. They often suffer from terrible back pain, pain in their shoulders and neck, and even wearing a bra can cause as the straps dig into their skin. Large may also prevent a woman performing normal daily activities such as exercising, and large can make a woman or a girl feel extremely self-conscious.

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Statistics from the for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) report that 86,543 breast reduction procedures were in 2019 in the U.S., an increase of 2.3% on 2018 . No official figures are for the UK yet, but we do know that this is an which is growing in for both medical and cosmetic reasons.

If you are considering a breast reduction, the will give you a basic understanding of the procedure. It cannot answer all your questions, since a lot depends on the individual patient and the .

Please ask your about anything you don't .

At your first consultation with a surgeon, you should clearly set out what you expect from the and how you would like to look .

The will want to know why you want to have your reduced in size and it is important that you this openly and in full detail. The will then examine your breasts and them while you're sitting or standing. He or she will the that may affect the operation, such as your age, the size and shape of your breasts, and the condition of your skin. You should also discuss where the nipple and areola (the area around the nipples) will be .

A history should be taken, to make sure that there are no why you shouldn’t have the . You would normally be asked to read the information in a form and sign to say that you have understood the and risks associated with breast reduction .

Photographs may also be taken by the for a "before and after" comparison at a later date.

The surgeon may wish to write to your G.P. giving of the operation so that if there are any problems associated with in the short or long-term, the G.P. is aware of the and can help with your recovery.

Anaesthesia

Breast surgery is nearly always performed under a general anaesthetic. In some cases, your may advise the use of a local anaesthetic, combined with a to make you drowsy, so that you remain awake but feel very little during the .

that any general anaesthetic has its own small risks to it and your should discuss them with you before any decisions about the operation are made.

The operation

Your breast lift would usually be performed in a hospital and does not normally require an stay. The procedure would normally take between two and four hours.

There are various techniques used for breast reduction, but the most common around the areola, down the breast and then the breast along the natural curve of the crease beneath the breast. The cut is sometimes referred to as being shaped like an anchor.

The surgeon excess tissue and skin, and moves the nipple and areola into their new positions. Skin from both sides of the breast is then pulled down and around the areola, making the new shape of the breast. Any excess fat can then be with the use of in the armpit area. A tube is put into the armpit and the fat is simply sucked out through it.

In most cases, the nipples remain attached to their blood vessels and nerves as they are being moved. However, if the are very large or heavy and drooping, the nipples and areolas may have to be completely removed and grafted into a higher position. (This will result in a loss of in the nipples and areola.)

Stitches usually go round the areola, in a line down the breast, and then underneath the breast in the lower crease.

In some cases, techniques can be used that remove the need to cut down the breast. Hence, causing much less scarring.

Occasionally, when only fat needs to be removed,  alone can be used to reduce breast size, leaving very few scars. This is more appropriate in younger patients.

Everyone heals at a different rate. Some patients may be up and about in a day or two, but you shouldn’t plan on returning to (non-strenuous work) for around one to two weeks after .

Your will be tender and swollen after this . Just how much and bruising you depends on how easily you bruise and how quickly you heal. Swelling can last for many months in some individuals, but this is rare.

Risks or side following the can include infection, a reaction to the anaesthetic, bleeding and nerve damage.

and infection following a are uncommon, but can cause scars to open up if they occur.

This surgery does leave noticeable, permanent scars. They often remain lumpy and red for several months, then gradually become less obvious. Eventually they can fade to thin white lines. Poor healing and wider scars are more common in . The procedure can also leave you with lopsided nipples, or a permanent loss of in your nipples or .

It is very important that you follow the advice of your surgeon carefully after your .

Post-surgery advice may include:

Most people can have a breast as long as they are in good health generally and are realistic about what the operation can do for them.

If you are prone to keloid (red, angry, raised) scars, or have a history of problems with wound healing your may not recommend this procedure or may caution you that scars could be raised and very visible.

Only fully and qualified should perform a female breast operation.

For more information about training, qualifications and relevant please view the information contained within the  section of the Consulting Room.

If it is decided that your breast is medically necessary, then you can have your surgery on the NHS, or your private insurance may pay for it.

You will need to see your G.P. for the first referral to a breast surgeon in the National Health Service, or check your policy details if you have a private health plan.

The NHS has set out the following guidelines on how to get cosmetic surgery through the NHS:

"To qualify for surgery on the NHS you must meet specific criteria as set out by your local health authority. The NHS will not pay for surgery for cosmetic reasons alone. Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery to correct, or improve, congenital abnormalities and injuries will usually be carried out free of charge.

NHS reconstructive surgery is performed by plastic surgeons who have had extensive training and belong to the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Surgeons who carry out cosmetic surgery through the NHS also belong to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

To receive cosmetic surgery from the NHS, you will normally need a referral from your GP. You will have a consultation with a plastic surgeon and an assessment by a psychiatrist, or psychologist. It will then be decided whether there is enough social, psychological, or physical benefit to be gained to justify surgery."

Prices for a private or female breast procedure can be in the £3,500 - £5,500 range.

Breast reduction or mammaplasty can result in one of the quickest and most dramatic changes in your physical shape that cosmetic can offer. It will rid you of the discomfort of large breasts, your body will look better proportioned, will fit you better, and you will probably feel less self conscious.

Remember, however, that you may need to be as and after this can take many months to settle down. Be – it will be worth it!

Please note that results of cosmetic vary enormously, depending upon both the and the skill of the surgeon, so outcomes for procedures will always be more variable than those for less .

(All before and after featured are real by highly experienced surgeons, your results may differ).

breasts before reduction surgery and 3 months after breast reduction .

Photographs of Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr Inglefield, BSc, MBBS, FRCS (Plast) at London Bridge Plastic .

Young female, breast using a micro-liposuction technique (Before - Left, After - Right). 8 week follow-up on photos.

courtesy of The Private Clinic.

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