Breast reduction

Overly large breasts make a woman’s life difficult; they can cause neck and back pain and affect the posture. Besides, large breasts become loose and age faster and they sag after giving birth and breastfeeding considerably more than average-sized or small breasts. Overly large breasts can also disturb your everyday life and be an obstacle in doing sports.

During breast reduction surgery, excessive fat tissue and skin are removed and the nipples are repositioned.

Good to know:

• Surgery is performed with general anaesthesia.
• You cannot eat or drink 6-8 hours before surgery.
• After surgery, you will spend the night in the clinic under the care of a nurse.
• You should take 4-5 days off from doing everyday work.
• Recovery and return to normal life rhythm takes approximately 3-4 weeks; you can start physical exercise after 4-6 weeks from surgery.
• You will see the final result after 6-12 months.

The first post-surgery follow-up is usually after one month from surgery, then after 3 months, 6 months and 12 months, and from there on once a year.

Recommendations:

• The skin should be healthy and clean. There should be no active skin diseases or abscesses.
• Before surgery and during recovery period, you should not consume alcohol as it causes swelling.
• You should not get pregnant within a year after surgery. Also, it is recommended to wait one year after pregnancy and stopping breastfeeding before coming to surgery.

Surgery is preceded by surgeon consultation*, during which the patient explains her wishes and expectations and the doctor suggests a treatment plan. Each patient is different, and jointly with the doctor the best personal treatment is chosen.

* Plastic surgeon appointment fee is €40.