Breast Reduction

Introduction

Oversized breasts can cause a lot of discomfort. They can disrupt regular routines such as sleeping, cause back pain and also make women very self-conscious about their image. Women who experience these difficulties can undergo a Breast Reduction, also known as a reduction mammaplasty. This procedure not only reduces the size of the breasts, but also improves their shape.

Procedure

Your surgeon will remove the excess breast, fat and skin tissue while shaping and repositioning the breasts in a procedure that takes 2½ to 3½ hours. The result will be smaller breasts, more in proportion with the rest of your body, its likely also that your breast shape will be significantly improved after the operation.

Recovery

Breast Reduction requires a stay of 1 to 2 days in hospital. Patients are usually back on their feet after a couple of days and back in work after about two weeks. You may experience some discomfort for a couple of days. At River Medical post operative care is unlimited and we will ensure that you have all the care, support and advice that you need during your recovery.

Post-Operative Care

River Medical offers post-operative support to all our patients, and you will be advised of the actions you can take to aid a speedy recovery. You will be required to wear a bra that offers extra support for several weeks after the procedure. During your recovery period, you will have several post operative checks to ensure that everything is settling normally and also to answer any questions that you have.

Benefits

• Improved body proportion.
• Reduced strain on neck and back.
• Improved position of breasts.
• Improved posture and self-confidence.

Is this right for me?

Suitable candidates for breast reduction are of a healthy frame of mind, in possession of realistic expectations.

Things to Consider

It is important that you carefully consider any cosmetic surgery procedure. Your nurse will be pleased to answer any questions during your consultation and leading up to the procedure. During you consultation, your consultant will listen to your expectation of breast reduction surgery and from there you and he will discuss what result is possible for you, this will ensure that you have realistic view of the surgery and therefore know what to expect post operatively.

What are the risks?

Breast Reduction is a safe and common procedure. As with all surgery there are some risks to consider. When your surgeon has looked through your medical history he will explain all risks that are relevant to you. It is important to understand all aspects of the surgery before proceeding, this ensures that you are considering surgery and agreeing to it with full and informed consent.

Questions to ask the doctor

• Will there be scarring?
• Will it affect my ability to breast feed?
• Can I see before & after photos?
  
• Are you on the specialist register?
• Do you live in Ireland?
• How many of these procedures have you done and how often to you do them?
• What kind of aftercare can I expect?
• Where do I have my operation?

Preparing for the procedure

At River Medical, you have your initial consultation with your consultant, from there (on the same day) you will also meet with one of our qualified nurses to ensure that all of your questions have been answered. You also have a second appointment before your operation where you come into the clinic and have another consultation with your nurse. Also if you wish you can see your consultant again at this point this is not a problem.

Because of this comprehensive preparation of our patients they do feel prepared as we give lots of information and tips along the way, patients say that trough meeting with us several times it has reduced any anxiety associated with the surgery greatly. It is a good idea to have your house clean and well-stocked with food so that there will be a minimum of tasks when you return. The most important preparation is mental however, be sure to go over all your worries and expectations with your consultant and / or nurse.

To find out more about the treatment options best for you, please contact the clinic on 1850 88 50 50 to book your free consultation or email consult@rivermedical.ie