Breast Reduction
from £7,995
Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammaplasty, is a cosmetic procedure designed to reduce the size of large breasts. With breast reduction surgery, you can improve posture and achieve a breast size proportionate to your body, alleviating any discomfort you experience, such as back pain, due to having overly large breasts. During breast reduction surgery, excess fat, skin, and tissue are removed from your breasts, making them smaller.
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Also known as mammaplasty surgery
Breast reduction surgery, also known as mammaplasty, mammoplasty or mastoplasty, removes excess breast tissue to reduce breast size. As a result of having overly large breasts, many women experience back pain, neck pain, skin irritation and poor posture. A breast reduction can help relieve these discomforts, and it has been proven to increase the confidence of many women, which is why the procedure is as popular as breast enhancement surgery.
There are various types of breast reduction surgery. At Enhance Medical, along with breast reduction for different breast sizes, we also offer breast reduction with implant, and breast reduction with re-augmentation.
Is a Breast Reduction Right for You?
Whether for aesthetic or physical reasons, a breast reduction is suited to anyone with large breasts who is experiencing discomfort or unhappiness as a result. Breast reduction surgery may be right for you if you have overly large breasts that cause you discomfort or pain daily or if your breasts increased considerably in size during or after pregnancy or breastfeeding.
At Enhance Medical, we can help you regain confidence by providing expert care as your surgeon works with you to achieve your desired breast shape and size.
What are the Benefits of a Breast Reduction?
- Relief from Physical Discomfort: One of the most immediate benefits is relief from physical discomfort, including neck, back, and shoulder pain, caused by the weight of large breasts.
- Improved Posture: Large breasts can cause stooping or hunching in some people, leading to poor posture. By reducing the weight of breasts, breast reduction surgery can help improve posture.
- Increased Physical Activity: Having large breasts can make certain types of physical activity and exercise uncomfortable or even painful. A breast reduction can make it easier to participate in physical activities, improving lifestyle and general health.
- Better Fitting Clothes: Large breasts can make finding well-fitting clothes more difficult. A breast reduction can make it easier to find comfortable, well-fitting clothes.
- Reduced Skin Irritation: Large breasts can cause skin irritation or rashes where the bra rubs against the skin and under the breast fold. By reducing breast size, this irritation is reduced.
- Enhanced Self-Image and Confidence: Having overly large breasts may lead to feelings of self-consciousness. A breast reduction can help improve self-esteem and body image.
- Breathing Improvement: In some cases, the weight of large breasts can cause breathing issues. Reducing the size can alleviate this problem.
Read more about the transformative impact breast reduction surgery can have by reading about one of our patient’s journeys. If you’re considering your options, we offer free consultations to give you a chance to discuss your desired results with an expert surgeon. We’re here to help you take the first steps of your Enhance journey today.
How is a Breast Reduction Performed?
Before embarking on breast reduction surgery, you will meet with one of our experienced surgeons to discuss your specific needs and desired outcomes. Your surgeon will examine your breasts and discuss the various options for reduction. Occasionally, your surgeon will recommend liposuction to extract fat from the breast before performing a breast reduction.
Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anaesthetic, and the procedure usually takes between two and three hours to perform. During breast reduction surgery, your surgeon will make incisions on one or both breasts, depending on whether you have one or both of your breasts reduced. Our surgeons use an anchor incision around the nipple so that the breast tissue and nipple position are lifted together. After incisions are made, excess breast tissue, fat and skin are removed – the amount of tissue removed varies depending on your breasts, needs and desired outcome. The breasts are then reshaped using the remaining breast tissue. To ensure that your breasts are symmetrical, the nipples may also be repositioned.
Does a Breast Reduction Leave Scars?
As with any surgical procedure where an incision is made, scarring is inevitable. After breast reduction surgery, the appearance and visibility of these scars depend on the surgical technique used during the procedure. At Enhance, our specialist surgeons have experience in practising surgical techniques to minimise scarring. How visible scars are also varies from person to person, and most scars fade over time with proper post-operative care. You’ll be advised on what support garments to wear to help with the healing process, and specialist bandages will be used to soothe and support the area – helping to minimise pulling and promote healthy scar healing.
How Much Does Breast Reduction Surgery Cost?
Breast reduction surgery with Enhance starts from just £7,995, and we offer a range of monthly finance options. After all, confidence shouldn’t be exclusive, so we’re removing the financial barriers to feeling good. As your first consultation is free, this cost covers:
- Pre-operative assessment
- Breast reduction surgery and surgical care team
- Post-operative aftercare for 12 months
The cost of breast reduction varies depending on the type of surgery you have. At Enhance, we offer the following types of breast reduction surgery at the following prices:
- Breast Reduction: £7,995
- Breast Reduction Massive: £8,495
- Breast Reduction and Implant: £8,995
- Breast Reduction with Re-augmentation: £9,495
At Enhance we own our own hospitals, and we only use our dedicated in-house surgeons, therefore we are able to pass our savings such as overheads and agency fees to our patients to ensure we can offer the best possible breast augmentation price as well as the best & dedicated care in the UK.
Recovering from Breast Reduction Surgery
The recovery timeline following breast reduction surgery varies from person to person, but here’s a general guideline for recovery and aftercare:
- The Day of Your Surgery – After your surgery, dressings or bandages will be applied to the incisions, and you may need to have drain tubes. You’ll need to wear an elastic bandage or support bra to minimise swelling and support the newly shaped breasts. You will be required to stay at our facility over night after your surgery.
- First Week of Recovery – Some pain and discomfort are normal post-surgery, as are swelling and bruising; pain can be managed with prescribed medications. You’ll be advised to avoid any intense physical exercise or movement to avoid infection and promote healing. Your surgeon will also advise you on how to practise effective wound care. You’ll need to continue wearing a support bra/garment.
- Weeks Two to Four of Recovery – Whilst still avoiding strenuous activity or heavy lifting, you may be able to return to light activity during the period.
- Weeks Four to Six – You should be able to return to your regular routine, including work and light exercise. Swelling should continue to reduce.
- Six Weeks & Beyond – Whilst it may take several months for swelling to go down completely and for incision lines to fade, after six weeks, you should be able to return to your regular routine and begin to see your breasts’ new shape.
At Enhance Medical, our aftercare process ensures you’ll have follow-up appointments with your surgeon. You’ll have appointments scheduled to remove stitches and check your recovery progress.
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Your Patient journey with Enhance
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1Book your consultation
To start your surgery process, firstly book your consultation by calling us on 0800 060 8623 or request a call back here.
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Meet your surgeon
Once you have booked your consultation, you will meet with your surgeon and patient care co-ordinator to discuss, in detail, your planned procedure.
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Book your surgery
After your comprehensive consultation, your patient care co-ordinator will work with you to book a convenient date for surgery.
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Pre Op Assessment
Prior to your surgery date, you will have your pre-op assessment where we will go through your medical history with you.
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Surgery Day!
On your surgery day, you’ll have a dedicated medical team of nurses, surgeons and anaesthetists at your chosen facility. It’s what makes us the UK’s Leading Day Case Provider.
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Aftercare
Following surgery, your 12-month aftercare journey begins. This includes unlimited wound care appointments and surgeon reviews.
FAQ's
Read through frequently asked questions that are asked during the free consultation. If you have any further questions please contact us.
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Am I being vain by choosing a reduction?
Taking care of ourselves is not a vanity. You deserve to feel happy with who you are, how you look and how you feel. Back and shoulder pain need not be endured, and ill-fitting clothes can become a thing of the past.
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How much smaller can my breasts be reduced?
Every patient is individual. You will have the opportunity to discuss the most appropriate and achievable results with your surgeon.
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Who is a good candidate for reduction surgery?
Anyone who is impacted by the discomfort, and sometimes embarrassment caused by very large or heavy breasts will benefit from breast reduction surgery. Alternatively, you may wish to change your shape purely for cosmetic purposes. We are here to guide you whatever your requirement.
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What will I look like after this form of cosmetic surgery?
As with any surgery, cosmetic included, you can expect 7-10 days of bruising after your reduction. Occasionally patients experience a longer recovery period, and you will not really see the full benefits of your surgery for several months.
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CAN WE TREAT ‘MAN BOOBS’?
Yes, but there is a separate procedure for male reductions, or gynaecomastia. This can produce a sleek, trim physique by removing the excess fat and skin from the chest area, relieving the distress and embarrassment that this condition can cause.
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Can you Have a Breast Reduction and Implants
It’s a common misconception that breast implants equals breast enlargement. In many cases, this is true, and implants are great at increasing breast size for aesthetic purposes. However, not everyone chooses to have implants to achieve larger breasts. Breast surgery is particularly popular amongst women who have had children. They often find that their breasts have increased and then decreased in size, resulting in a loss of volume and a sagging appearance. It is also a great procedure for women who may have lost a lot of weight, and have found that their breasts have lost their fullness.
Some women go ahead with the procedure to relieve strain on the back from particularly large breasts. A breast reduction is a great way to remove excess skin and tissue, but it can leave the breasts smaller and less pert than before. This is where the implants come to the rescue. By choosing the appropriate size implants, in line with the breasts prior to weight fluctuations, the implant can help return the breasts to their original size and volume, with a bit of added lift and shape. The result is breasts that are in proportion with the rest of the body, providing both physical and aesthetic benefits.
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