Breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty) involves the removal of fat, glandular tissue and skin from large breasts to make them smaller and firmer. The areola, the dark circular area around the nipple, can also be reduced in size and repositioned to enhance the aesthetic outcome of the procedure

Women who suffer back pain, neck pain and skeletal deformities because of the weight of their large breasts, and women who are self-conscious of their breast size, or have one breast larger than the other, can elect to have breast reduction surgery.

How does it work?
The surgeon will make an incision in the breast, normally a curved line following the contour of the breast from the areola down to the lower breast crease. Excess fat and glandular tissue are removed from inside the breast, along with skin from the breast itself. The amount of fat, tissue and skin removed is dependent upon the final breast size that you have discussed with your surgeon The areola and nipple is then repositioned as desired, and the breast skin drawn into and around the areola defining the new breast contour. Additionally, liposuction below the armpit may also be used to withdraw fat from the breast area.

How long does surgery take?
Breast reduction surgery may take 2 - 3 hours to complete while the patient is under a general anaesthetic. An overnight hospital stay will be required.

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