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If you are considering reconstructive breast surgery or a breast reduction, contact Dr. Craig Layt on the Gold Coast of Queensland or in Ballina, New South Wales to arrange a consultation.
Breast Reduction - Reduction Mammaplasty
- What is a breast reduction?
- Who is a candidate?
- What can you expect after the operation?
- What are the potential risks?
What is a breast reduction?
A breast reduction is a surgical procedure which aims to correct the problems associated with large breasts. It involves a general anaesthetic and can be performed as an inpatient or on a day stay basis. The nipple and areola are moved to the correct position, the excess skin, fat and breast tissue are removed and the breast is moulded into a more pleasing shape. It usually involves a scar around the areola, vertically down to the fold under the breast and a scar in the fold itself. It aims to produce a breast with an attractive shape, which is of a size proportionate to the patients body shape. This can improve self-esteem, the ability to exercise and relieve many of the health problems associated with excessively large breasts. It is an operation which has a very high patient satisfaction rate. The operation attracts an item number from Medicare and therefore some of the costs will be borne by Medicare and your Private Health Fund.
case 01 - frontal view
case 01 - side view
case 02 - frontal view
case 02 - side view
case 03 - frontal view
case 03 - side view
case 04 - frontal view
case 04 - side view
Who is a candidate?
Women who have large, heavy breasts, which may be the cause of breathing difficulties, back, shoulder and neck pain, poor posture, bra-strap indentations and chafing under the breasts, are potential candidates for breast reduction. Similarly, women with excessive breast size, causing a decrease in their sense of attractiveness and self-confidence or women who find that their breast size limits their normal daily activities or exercise may benefit from a breast reduction.
What can you expect after the operation?
Your breasts will be taped with bandages after the operation. You will have a drain in each breast which will usually be removed along with the bandages at 48 hours. These are to drain away any excess fluid which collects after the operation. Once the drains are removed you will be fitted into a bra which should be worn day and night for 6 weeks. The operation is not a particularly painful one. Pain is usually well controlled with oral medication and this means it is possible for you to go home soon after the operation. Depending on your specific circumstances there are often no sutures to be removed as absorbable (dissolvable) sutures are placed under the skin.
What are the potential risks?
Modern surgery is safe. There is, however, no such thing as risk free surgery. The important thing is to understand any potential risks and minimise their occurrence. You will be fully briefed on pre and post-operative procedures to assist you with the best possible surgery experience, recovery phase and final outcome.