Breast Reduction

Overly large breasts can cause both physical and emotional issues for some women. The weight of the breasts can impact on a woman’s shoulders, neck and back. They can even cause severe pain and discomfort. Additionally, large breasts can affect a woman’s self-esteem, personal relationships and the ability to engage in certain everyday activities as well as a range of physical activities.

A breast reduction procedure reduces the size of the breasts, while also elevating the breasts, achieving a more taught and proprtional look.

What Is A Breast Reduction?

The breast reduction procedure involves the removal of fat, tissue and skin, reducing the breasts’ overall size while also enhancing their shape. Dr Gahankari will assess your individual needs during your initial consultation and from this, he will determine the most appropriate technique for you. Dr Gahankari typically uses liposculpturing during the procedure to further enhance the shape and the final outcome. The procedure is performed under general anesthetic, with the patient generally allowed to go home from hospital, later in the day of the surgery.

How Long Will It Take For Me To Recover From A Breat Reduction?

You can expect to feel some pain and discomfort in the first few of days after your breast reduction procedure, however Dr Gahankari will prescribe appropriate pain medication to help keep you as comfortable as possible during this period. The amount of time you required to recover from breast reduction will depend on your natural healing rate as well as the extent of surgery performed. However, you will likely be up and gently walking the day of surgery.

You may need some help dressing for the first few days after surgery, as you will not have the full range of motion in your chest and shoulders initially. Most patients feel ready to drive and return to a desk job within a week or so, and can generally return to gentle exercise 3 to 4 weeks after the breast reduction surgery. In addition, once the bandages are removed, a specialised surgical bra is worn for several weeks, to ensure you get the best possible results.

What Results Can I Expect?

Of all the various plastic surgery procedures, the breast reduction results are possibly the most visible and body-image changing – in the shortest amount of time. The physical pain caused by large breasts is instantly apparent after this surgery. Initially, you can however expect some swelling and bruising, however this should lessen in a week or two. Once the swelling and bruising has subsided you should be able to see and experience the final result of your breast reduction procedure. As Dr Gahankari will discuss with you during your initial consultation, there will be some slight scarring, which will fade over time, eventually becoming minimally visible.