Breast Reduction Melbourne

Also known as a reduction mammoplasty, breast reduction is a procedure to remove excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size more in proportion with your body and alleviate the discomfort that may be associated with excessively large breasts (macromastia).

Many women go through life with overly large breasts which can cause physical and emotional distress. Common symptoms include neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, skin irritation or rashes beneath the breast fold, and indents in the shoulder from bra straps. Patients with macromastia find clothes fitting difficult and the resulting physical symptoms make it challenging to perform day to day activities or exercise.

Breast reduction aims to improve the overall functional aspect of patients by alleviating these physical symptoms and to address aesthetic concerns associated with their heavy and ptotic breasts.

About Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast reduction involves the excision of excessive breast tissue and skin. The remaining breast tissue is reshaped to create a smaller breast. The diameter of the areola is reduced and the nipple is moved to a more natural position.

The breast reduction technique varies depending on the patient’s breast size, preference and lifestyle demands, but the underlying principle of all breast reductions is the same.

Generally, Dr Sally often recommends waiting until breast development, childbirth and breastfeeding has stopped before undertaking breast reduction surgery. However, in some circumstances where the weight of the breasts result in significant physical and emotional distress, surgery can be considered earlier. However, it is important to understand that changes in breast during pregnancy or significant weight loss and gain can alter the outcome of previous breast reduction surgery. The ability to breastfeed following breast reduction surgery may also be affected.