Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast reduction surgery (also referred to as reduction mammoplasty) is a solution to physical pain or mental distress caused by having excessively large breasts. Breast reduction at UK Aesthetics is performed at our Manchester clinic by surgeons with over 30 years of experience in the industry.
Breast Reduction in Manchester
Breast reduction surgery is performed by removing excess tissue from the breast area, which our surgeons will do by first creating an incision around the areola. The size of the incision and amount of tissue removed vary from one procedure to the next, and it greatly depends on the desired outcome of the patient. See the video below for a visual breakdown of how our surgeons will conduct breast reduction surgery.
Do I Need to Lose Weight Before Breast Reduction Surgery?
If we need to remove large amounts of skin tissue to match your expectations of the surgery, we can do so by combining breast reduction with liposuction. To ensure your safety throughout the procedure, you may be asked to lose weight beforehand; we’ll support you along the way if so, helping you achieve the ideal weight before reducing your breast size. Your weight can have a major impact on the results of your breast reduction surgery, and we want to make sure you achieve the best possible results to match your expectations.
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How To Prepare For Breast Reduction Surgery
If we need to remove large amounts of skin tissue in order to match your expectations of the surgery, we can do so by combining breast reduction with liposuction. To ensure your safety and in a stable condition for the surgery, you may be asked to lose weight before the procedure and we’ll support you along the way to help you achieve the ideal weight before reducing your breast size. We advise this as your weight can have a major impact on the eventual results of your breast reduction surgery and we want to make sure you achieve the best possible results to match your expectations.
Risks and complications of breast reduction will also be discussed to help decide which procedure you feel is the best for you.
How To Prepare Before Breast Reduction Surgery in Manchester
Your safety and health are our priority. Before we consider performing breast reduction, we’ll consider any pre-existing medical conditions. We may advise delaying or rearranging your breast reduction if necessary. In some cases, we may also arrange for pre-operative tests to be carried out before the surgery goes ahead.
As your breast reduction surgery will be performed under general anaesthetic at our Manchester clinic, you may also need to make the following lifestyle changes during the operation.
– Avoid smoking six weeks prior to the surgery
– Refrain from taking aspirin, as it can impact the effectiveness of the anaesthetic.
– Avoid herbal supplements or anti-inflammatory drugs
What Happens During Breast Reduction Surgery in Manchester?
Your breast reduction surgery will take between 1.5 hours and 2.5 hours. Your surgeon will make an incision towards the crease of the breast at the beginning of the surgery. The size of the incision will depend on the amount of tissue being removed. Once the incision is made, this will allow your surgeon to remove tissue, shape the breast and reduce your breast size accordingly.
Any excess skin is then concealed by stretching it over the breasts and stitching it up with dissolvable stitches. To help improve the contour of the breast, we can also combine the procedure with liposuction to provide you with a more pleasing appearance. We can discuss all the breast reduction options available to you during your consultation.
What Happens After Breast Reduction?
Once the breast reduction surgery has taken place, you’ll be taken back to the ward. At the beginning stages of your breast reduction recovery, you should expect to feel some signs of swelling and discomfort, which is normal.
We advise you to wear a support bra for around four to six weeks after the procedure. This should be worn both day and night to improve your recovery process and ensure you gain the best possible results from your breast reduction surgery. If you need further support with your recovery, you have the possibility to stay in the ward for longer than a day if needed.
Arranging for someone to pick you up from the breast reduction surgery is advised. We also recommend having someone take care of you for around two weeks whilst you’re at home recovering. For the best results from your recovery, avoid any strenuous exercise for the first couple of weeks. Finally, keep in mind to keep the wounds dry for at least a week before your post-surgery consultation.