Breast Reduction

Reducing breast size by removing excess breast tissue and skin, then reshaping the breast and repositioning the nipple.
Body Location
Breast
Anaesthesia Type
General Anaesthetic
Where It's Done
Netcare Milpark Hospital Breast Centre, Johannesburg
Typical Recovery
Approximately 4–6 weeks; swelling and breast shape continue to settle for several months.
Procedure Duration
2.5–4 hours

At a glance

Overview

What is a Breast Reduction?

The Procedure

What does the procedure involve?

Reduces breast size by removing excess breast tissue, fat and skin, then reshaping the remaining tissue and repositioning the nipple and areola. The aim is to create a smaller, lighter and more proportionate breast while maintaining an appropriate blood supply to the nipple.

Candidacy

Who is a suitable candidate?

Women who experience pain and discomfort in the neck, back and shoulders as a result of the strain of large breasts. It may also be performed for cosmetic reasons where a woman feels self-conscious about the size of her breasts.

Related Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

Scar Revision (Face, Body, Breast, Limbs)

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Breast Reduction