Breast Reduction

During an initial consultation, Dr Vernon Ching will discuss the different options available to you to ensure that you end up with perfect-sized breasts after your breast reduction surgery. As well as reducing the size of your breasts, your breasts can also be lifted so that they are beautiful, firm and complementary to your shape and size. Breast reduction and lift surgery are performed under a general anaesthetic. With breast lift surgery, an incision is made, excess skin is removed, and breast tissue is lifted and reshaped using sutures. In breast reduction, excess tissue and skin are removed to decrease the breast size.

In some cases, liposuction may also be used to remove excess breast tissue. Changes to the nipple and areola may also be done if necessary. Typically, patients are likely to experience some pain and discomfort for 2-3 days after surgery, but pain medication can relieve this. In most cases, as with standard surgical procedures, patients may generally be able to return to work after about a week. Normal daily activities can usually resume within 4-6 weeks, but your Precision Aesthetics specialist will monitor you closely and advise you of your progress and capabilities. Are you embarrassed by enormous boobs?

Dressings are applied to the incisions after surgery. A support bra must be worn for 6-8 weeks to minimize swelling and support the breasts as they heal.

A drain may be placed to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect.

You will be given specific instructions on:

• When to return for your follow-up with Dr Ching.
• Specific problems to look for at the surgical site or in your general health
• How to look after your breasts after surgery
• Medication to take orally to aid healing, reduce swelling, and prevent infection

The recovery period varies for each patient. Vigorous exercise is completely off-limits for the first 3 to 4 weeks. It can take from 7 weeks to 10 weeks to heal completely

Breast reduction surgery are long-lasting, and your new breast size should relieve you from the pain and physical limitations experienced prior to breast reduction.

Your self-image and self-confidence will also be boosted by your better-proportioned figure.

Over time your breasts may change due to aging, weight fluctuations, hormonal factors and gravity.