Breast reduction

Breast Reduction techniques
Also known as reduction mammaplasty, this surgery reduces the weight, mass and size of the breasts. The surgical procedure involves the removal of fat, breast tissue and skin from the breasts and remodelling the shape of the breasts, making them smaller, lighter and firmer. The goal is to give you smaller breasts which are attractively shaped and are in proportion with the rest of your body.

Who are candidates for breast reduction surgery?
Patients who seek breast reduction may have a predisposition for large, disproportionate breasts, a sensitivity to oestrogen during development or pregnancy, may be overweight or may have a significant asymmetry between their breasts.  Although some patients choose breast reduction for cosmetic reasons, many who undergo breast reduction surgery are seeking relief from the many physical symptoms and medical complaints caused by the excessive weight of large breasts.

For many the breasts are painful and cause pain in the neck, back and shoulders. In older patients the added weight may make breathing more difficult. Large breasts make it difficult to find clothes that fit and cause painful marks on the shoulders from bra straps. The fold beneath the breast may become irritated, excoriated, inflamed and uncomfortable. Many women, especially younger ones, are very sensitive to jokes or remarks about the size of their breasts. Large breasts make it difficult to play sports and can be socially embarrassing.